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    Sierra Central Credit Union

    Sierra Central Credit Union

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    It just gets worse... For decades, filing my taxes online…read moreand getting my refund directly deposited into my Sierra Central (SSCU) account has been a smooth process. This year, as of March, however, has been a nightmare. My direct deposit didn't go through, and what followed was weeks of confusion and frustration. I initially thought the issue was with my tax filing service or even the IRS. After countless hours on the phone with the IRS and wading through additional paperwork, I finally uncovered the truth: the IRS informed me, "We didn't direct deposit your refund as you requested because the financial institution didn't honor the deposit request." That's right - Sierra Central (SSCU) rejected my tax refund direct deposit! This single decision by the bank has forced me to wait over 10 weeks for my refund to arrive by snail mail. This in addition to the time and effort it took to identify the issue. All because SSCU wouldn't accept my deposit. This is absolutely unbelievable. I am beyond speechless at their lack of service and the hassle they have caused. P.S. Yes, some representative (No, not Ron S.) contacted me about the previous posts and then forwarded the credit card reversal issue to their IT. In the meantime, my payment deadline looms, and I am just beside myself. WHAT IS GOING ON WITH THIS BANK???

    Can never reach a person on the phone without a 25 minute wait for just a simple question. The…read moreworst!

    Westamerica Bank - banks - Updated July 2026

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