I recently opened a new bank account, intending to use online.
After I made the initial deposit, the bank told me they are blocking the funds until I personally appear at the branch and verify my identity.
The problem is that the closest branch is nowhere near.
They refuse to allow me to establish my identity any other way, such as by sending/faxing documents.
It didn't help to escalate the matter to manager, etc.
Are they allowed to do this legally?
Any way around it?
Failing all else, since I funded by CC, would I win a dispute?