First, don’t panic. Banks are very good at keeping track of your money, even if they’re slow with a receipt. Check your “transaction history” to see if the money was sent. Then call Bank of America’s customer service. They have a 24/7 helpline. Expect a nice robot voice at first, but a human will appear.
Also, save the confirmation number. It’s your golden ticket. I keep mine in a notes app labeled “Banking Shenanigans.” Yes, it’s a mess, but it’s my mess.
One Last Anecdote
I once had to send money to my mom’s credit union while I was on a beach vacation. I did it from a lounge chair with sandy fingers. The transfer went through before my sunscreen dried. Technology, man. It’s ridiculous how easy it is now compared to 1995, when you had to drive to a branch, fill out a slip, and hope the teller didn’t judge your check-writing skills.
So go ahead. Open the app. Tap “Transfer.” You’ve got this. It’s just money—don’t let it give you grey hairs. And if it does, blame the coffee. We always do.
