Bank Statement from Bank of America

[yogigal]

Has anyone here requested a bank statement from BOA for Proof of Funds?

If so, can you tell me how to raise this request?

I have been searching on the website for a really long time and there is no way to contact customer care via email to request this statement.

I don't live in the US so its not going to be possible for me to visit the local branch and request this.

 

[charger01]

You must be getting online statement for your account, cant you use those?

 

[lampbreaker]

Check online banking. There's statements there.

Second option is to call their customer service number and request printed copies of statements mailed to you.

 

[Asivad Anac]

And be careful if you're using online statements. Someone got rejected because they just sent in online statements which weren't stamped/signed by the bank personnel. Not sure if they were turned back by CIC or MCIIT though.

 

[rajanvnv]

And be careful if you're using online statements. Someone got rejected because they just sent in online statements which weren't stamped/signed by the bank personnel. Not sure if they were turned back by CIC or MCIIT though.

In some programs, they additionally ask for a Bank certification Letter along with online statement. This letter will be issued in a Bank letter head/ or with their seal and signature - and would have the account holder name, address, type of account, account opening date and average balance in account for 6 months/1 year. This needs to be requested either at the Bank directly or in their customer service numbers. They only send it as a physical copy to your mail and hence please factor in the extra 5 to 7 days of time that is required to get this letter.

 

[KB83]

I did it, you can go to any of their branch and make a request to write anything ( you will be charged for it if you are not a preferred member ). It takes about 5 business day to get you letter in mail.

 

[yogigal]

Thanks everyone. Based on your comments I contacted BOA and requested them for a letter that indicates my average balance for last 6 months across all my accounts , my account opening date and my current account balance.

I will also attach PDFs of my online bank statements.

BOA said they would be happy to issue me such a letter, and they are willing to send it across electronically as well.

I just was having trouble getting through to the right customer care person.

 

[okbangaram]

Yogigal. How long will it take for you to get it electronically?
Also, how did you contact them? I am in the same position as you. I am in India and can't go to their local branch and talk with them directly.

 

[yogigal]

Yogigal. How long will it take for you to get it electronically?
Also, how did you contact them? I am in the same position as you. I am in India and can't go to their local branch and talk with them directly.

Call them. The request is completed in 48 hours and they send it electronically.

 

[reddevil666]

Do we need the bank to sign and stamp all the statements from previous 6 months ? or can I take one certified letter from the bank and add online statements to it ?

 

[Asivad Anac]

Do we need the bank to sign and stamp all the statements from previous 6 months ? or can I take one certified letter from the bank and add online statements to it ?

CIC doesn't ask for bank statements at all. Attach them only if you think CIC would have any reasons to suspect that your funds could be encumbered.

 

[okbangaram]

Thanks yogigal. Called them up and they patiently listened to the requirements and told me they will send it to me in 24 hrs to 48 hrs.
When I chatted with customer support they said its not possible to send electronically.

 

[KB83]

Why do you even want to deal with customer care ? just go to any local branch and you dont have to worry about it.

 

[lampbreaker]

OP is not in the US.

 

[rahul_im4u001]

Hi all, for people who have shown their US bank account balance as proof of fund, does the certificate need to show the balance in CAD. I have funds in BOA account and they have standard format for the account certificate which shows average balance in USD.

Also, BOA doesnt provide any seal/attest the funds certificate. Will it still be accepted? Seniors kindly comment