bank account-was it really closed?

[fitzyswife]

I requested in March 2007 that my checking account be closed. I received no more statements from 5/3 and wrongly assumed it was. Now in April 2009 and almost $1000 in fees later with no statements to speak of, other than a collection letter from an attorney, 5/3 says that any third party that I had an automatic monthly bill pay set up with has the right to overide the account within 45 days and re-open it. Is this true?? I need some help! Melissa [email protected]

[Panic Button]

This is a UK based website, and I think you are in the US.

You are more likely to get an accurate answer on a US answer site.

Good luck.

[factor-fiction]

I agree with Panic Button.
As a general point, I'm not sure why you closed the account when there were monthly payments set up- I'm not sure how you thought those bills would get paid.

[fitzyswife]

My apologies! Didn't realize this was based in the UK. The bill was getting paid by mailed in checks, but the cross-over period hadn't happened yet. I will look for a US site. Thank you for taking the time to respond anyway!