Chat Procedures

Scenario Examples

Keep the following points in mind when chatting with clients:

  • At the beginning of every Chat, ASK with whom we are speaking for both Business and Personal accounts. 
  • Always follow CSC Chat Identification procedures
    • Authenticated chats require no extra confirmation, and as long as the associate is chatting with the Bank Online Services (BOL) owner, we can assist with account-specific needs. 
    • Unauthenticated chats require the agent to ask the chatter “I would be happy to assist you. To identify you through chat I can either ask you a few personal questions or you can sign into your Bank Online service and begin a new chat for identification. Which do you prefer?” Once the chatter has satisfactorily identified themselves then you may assist as if they were authenticated. 
  • Check CRM Activity to make sure you are chatting with the Business BOL owner.
  • A Loan Only client is validated using the loan number, last 4 of social, and inquiry ID code or PAC or last 4 of social, DOB, inquiry ID code or PAC. If unable to send PAC or inquiry ID code you may ask for year/ make/ model of the vehicle as last identifier. 
  • Once unauthenticated chat is identified please add CIF into Finese and ask the chatter to establish an inquiry ID code for next time. 

Note: If the client on the line admits that they are not the Online Banking owner (for business or consumer accounts), kindly let them know that you are not able to assist and have the account owner call into Bank Direct.

  • Let the chatter know that we are unable to assist because they are not the bank online owner. They can sign out and chat in from our website (unauthenticated) or you can send the link to enroll themselves and chat from their log in. If unsatisfied they can also call us at 888-671-0400. 
  • Disable bank online in Q2. 
  • Add wrap up "Unable to Identify - Not Service Owner" with comment, also message the CIF in Xperience. 
  • Message the chat team to make them aware that someone other than the BOL owner is attempting to chat in. 

Wrap Up's: If a chatter does not ever reply and drops use wrap up "Dropped Chat - No Response." 
If the chatter does respond initially but then stops replying, use whatever applicable wrap up to reflect the chat if able, and then also add a second for "Dropped Chat - Disconnected." 
Use wrap up "Dropped Chat - Client Offline" if the network drops or you are unable to reply to the client for some technical reason. 

Click on the tabs below for more information on Chat Procedures by scenario :

Online Banking Assistance Scenarios

At the beginning of every Chat, ASK with whom we are speaking for both Business and Personal accounts. **You must be chatting with the BOL service owner

For Treasury Management BOL clients, advise them to reach out to TM until 5pm at 866.317.6582 or 850.402.7126

 

Scenario Assistance We Can Provide
Online Banking log in assistance
Unauthenticated Chat
Locked Out
Identify client in accordance with CSC Identification procedures to unlock or release BOL username.  Refer client to use the forgot password feature to log in. DO NOT provide password assistance. If client cannot use forgot password feature refer them to call in to Bank Direct.   
Setting up Personal Online Banking Chat agents must submit through Breevy, the link for BOL enrollment. If chatter is unable to use the link, agent may verify chatter and enroll through the online form from the bankers desktop. See how here.
Setting up a Business Online Banking This cannot be done through chat. Please refer the client to either a local office or to call Bank Direct.
Authenticated Chat - Updating an Online Banking User ID Direct clients to settings > security preferences. From there the client can make edits to their account.
Unauthenticated Chat - Updating an Online Banking User ID Have the client log in or continue the authentication process. Direct clients to settings > security preferences. From there the client can make edits to their account. 
Authenticated Chat - Updating a BOL password Direct clients to settings>security preferences. From there the client can make edits to their password.
Unauthenticated Chat - Updating a BOL password Direct the client to the Forgot Password option located on the log in screen. Agent can verify chatter to unlock BOL if locked out. For further assistance, refer the client to call Bank Direct
Authenticated Chat- requests User Id Provide Username to client. If the client then needs password assistance refer them to use the "Forgot Password" feature within BOL. DO NOT provide password assistance. 
 
Unauthenticated Chat - unable to receive SAC Once identified you are required to send a PAC before releasing SAC information via chat. 
 
 

Bill Pay Assistance    

  • At the beginning of every Chat, ASK with whom we are speaking for both Business and Personal accounts.
Scenario Assistance We Can Provide
Authenticated Chat - Assisting with Bill pay

We have the ability to unlock Bill Pay, guide the client through the service, answer questions regarding payments, manually add default payment accounts and deactivate payment accounts, and provide Bill Pay support phone numbers to the client.

  • Bill pay Phone number: 1.866.645.0855 
Unauthenticated Chat - Assisting with Bill Pay Identify client in accordance with CSC Identification procedures and assist as if Authenticated. (See above)
 
 

Loan Client Assistance 

Loan-Only Clients will be unauthenticated. Chats must be verified by last 4 of SSN, DOB, and inquiry ID code or PAC. Alternatively they can use the loan number, last 4 of SSN, and inquiry ID code or PAC. If the client does not know/ have an inquiry ID code and cannot receive a PAC you can also ask for year/ make/ model of the vehicle. Once identified please update contact information and add an inquiry ID code for next time. 

Provide verified client assistance with Lines of Credit (CLOC, HELOC) including payments, disclosing balances, available credit line and fund transfers to deposits accounts with same signer/s. 

At the beginning of every Chat, ASK with whom we are speaking for both Business and Personal accounts.

 

Scenario Assistance We Can Provide
The client is having difficulty logging in to the loan payment portal Verify the chatter. Chat agent can log into LPP and unlock client or select reset password to have email sent to the client to reset their password. Agent can make payment for client if needed. 
Chatter requests assistance with making a loan payment Verify the chatter. Agent can accept a payment. If payment information is saved, ask the client to verify the bank it is coming from. If payment information is not saved ask the client for routing and account information. If the client would like this information saved going forward, enroll the client in LPP. If the chat is not with a signer on the loan, ask chatter for loan holders name and loan number, year & make of vehicle, amount they are paying, and full routing/ account number payment is coming from. 
 
Client requests Pay-off information Verify the chatter. Release pay-off information as requested. 
If client is requesting pay-off letter be sent in writing you can do a Correspondence request to mail or email pay off. If email is being requested please have Corr. send SOT link for written request. 
*For Indirect Loan Only clients, secure emails can be sent to the email address on file with no written request needed. 
*Documents CAN NOT be sent as attachments in a chat.
Chatter requests assistance with set-up within the loan payment portal  Verify the chatter. Agent may then look up the loan in LPP to either send enrollment via email to the client, or assist with setting up enrollment via asking client questions through chat. 
Loan Only client requests assistance with updating client contact information Verify the chatter. Update client CIF accordingly.   
Unauthenticated client request information on a new loan

We can discuss loan options and direct the client to ccbg.com to apply. Have the chatter contact an office or Bank Direct if issues arise. 

  • If applicable refer to Capital City Home Loan (CCHL) if the potential client has questions about applying for a mortgage, use the wrap-up reason "Sales" while also creating a Synapsys Referral Event (from me to me).
Unauthenticated Client request information about a mortgage

Verify the chatter to answer questions regarding their mortgage. 

*May refer to CCHL if chatter has questions about applying for a mortgage either by emailing corporatereferrals@cchl.com with client information or giving chatter CCHL contact information. Wrap up as sales and enter Synapsys referral (from me to me). 

 

Authenticated Chatter requests information about a mortgage

We may answer specific questions about an existing mortgage loan, or refer to CCHL if inquiring about a new mortgage loan.

*May refer to CCHL if chatter has questions about applying for a mortgage either by emailing corporatereferrals@cchl.com with client information or giving chatter CCHL contact information. Wrap up as sales and enter Synapsys referral (from me to me).

Client requests loan documents Account specific documents CAN NOT be sent as attachments in a chat. Any documentation must be requested correctly through Correspondence.

Only general documentation (Blank direct deposit forms, etc.) may be sent as attachments. Please note if the client closes the chat prior to downloading the sent attachment, it will not be available for them to go back to. 
 
 

Account and Client Maintenance    

  • At the beginning of every Chat, ASK with whom we are speaking for both Business and Personal accounts.
Scenario Assistance We Can Provide
Authenticated Chat - Client wanting to make changes to contact information  Assist the client with updating contact information and then direct the client to where contact information can be edited in the future. 
Note: There is a 10 business day waiting period to order a new debit card/ order checks once the mailing address is changed, this is due to address confirmation requirements. 
Unauthenticated Chat - Client wanting to make changes to contact information Verify the chatter.  Assist the client with updating contact information and then direct the client to where contact information can be edited in the future
Note: There is a 10-day wait to order a new debit card/ ordering checks once a mailing address has been changed due to address confirmation requirements. 
Loan-only chatter requests assistance with updating client contact information  Verify the chatter. Make appropriate updates for client. 
Client requests waived fees

 Verify client if unauthenticated.  Chat associates are able to waive fees, based on the account history and our fee waiver guidelines, For a loan client requesting late fee/ other fee refunds, contact the loan officer on the loan via email before submitting the Synapsys event request for the fee to be removed. If lender is Ben Cleaveland or has no lender - use Override/Approval quick step email template to send to SupervisorCSC. 

NOTE: DO NOT OFFER A REFUND unless the client requests one. DO NOT OFFER unprompted refunds.

*For Merchant Errors:

  • Clients must reach out to the merchant for refunds before we offer a credit back. Merchants should be responsible for fees incurred by merchant error. If merchant credits the funds back we can waive fees as Merchant Error. We will also accept a letter on letterhead from the merchant. 
Client Authenticated or Unauthenticated  request information about a new DDA/SAV account with CCB

We can discuss account options and information. Direct the client to ccbg.com for additional information and the ability to apply/open a new account. 

  • Note: When closing the chat, use the wrap-up reason "Sales" while also creating a Synapys Referral Event (from me to me)
Client Authenticated or Unauthenticated request information about an investment account with CCB

We are able to provide basic information, but please refer to an investment associate.
Use sales wrap for referral. 

  • Note: When closing the chat, use the wrap-up reason "Sales" while also creating a Synapsys Referral Event to CCI representative. 
Client requests account documents Account specific documents CAN NOT be sent as attachments in a chat. Any documentation must be requested correctly through Correspondence.

Only general documentation (Blank direct deposit forms, etc.) may be sent as attachments.
 
 

Debit Card Assistance 

In order to assist with debit card issues, associates must be speaking with the debit card owner. At the beginning of every Chat, ASK with whom we are speaking for both Business and Personal accounts.

Clients that cannot be verified via Chat must be sent to our Extended Hours Direct Banker for Debit Card issues outside of normal banking hours

Clients needing access to funds after a debit card has been CLOSED (HOT) should be encouraged to visit an ITM closest to them. Funds can be withdrawn using the client's photo ID with a Virtual Banker.

 

Scenario  Assistance We Can Provide 
Authenticated - Chatter requests assistance with changing a debit card status from C- Card Blocked REDi to Active
(received text notification, may or may not have responded)
  1. Verify the name of the chatter matches the name on the card.
  2. Verify the last 4 digits of the card.
  3. Verify recent transactions with chatter to eliminate the risk of fraud. Inform client what was recently attempted. 
  4. If transactions can be confirmed, approve the transaction(s) by clicking on the Status shown in REDi and change the card from C to A (red thumbs down to green thumbs up).

Educate the client that text messages are legitimate and responding acknowledges the attempt on the card/change card status as needed.

Unauthenticated chatter requests assistance with changing a debit card status from C - Card Blocked REDi to Active
(received text notification, may or may not have responded)

Verify chatter according to the Chat Identification Procedures. 

  1.  Verify the name of the chatter matches the name on the card.
  2. Verify the last 4 digits of the card.
  3. Verify recent transactions with chatter to eliminate the risk of fraud. Be sure to tell the client of the recently attempted transactions so they are aware 
  4. If transactions can be confirmed, approve the transaction(s) by clicking on the Status shown in REDi and change the card from C to A (red thumbs down to green thumbs up).

Educate the client that text messages are legitimate and responding acknowledges the attempt on the card/change card status as needed.

Unauthenticated chatter requests assistance with changing a debit card to Warm Status. (ex. misplaced card, client looking)

Verify the chatter.

 Agent may then warm the card accordingly. Please educate client that they are able to do this within their BOL if applicable. 

  • Note: If you are unable to identify the chatter but there is an urgent fraud risk, an agent may place the card in the warm status to protect the bank/client. (Determine the last 4 digits of the card). This also makes sense to do in situations where it is not the cardholder. If it can protect the client/ the bank, let's warm it. 
Unauthenticated chatter requesting assistance with changing a debit card to Hot Status. (ex. stolen card, damaged card, fraud)

Verify the chatter. Agent is then able to status card to hot. Educate client that we will be unable to reactivate the card once it is cancelled. Proceed with status of card to HOT and ordering a new one or offering instant issue locations. 

  • Note: If you are unable to authenticate chatter but there is an urgent fraud risk, the agent may warm status the card on a case by case to protect the bank/client. (Determine the last 4 digits of the card). 
Authenticated chatter requesting assistance with changing a debit card to Warm Status. (for example: misplaced card, client looking) 

Using Passport, proceed with the status change, but also make clients aware that they can also change the status within their BOL account. 

  • Note: Determine the last 4 digits of the card number for accuracy. 
Authenticated chatter requesting assistance with changing a debit card to Hot Status. (for example: stolen card, damaged card, fraud) 

Educate client that we will be unable to reactivate the card once it is cancelled. Proceed with status of card to HOT. Ask client if a new card would like to be ordered or instant issue locations. 

  • Note: Determine the last 4 of the cards number for accuracy 
Unauthenticated Client requesting assistance for a REDi notification of debit card fraud. Verify the chatter. Ask the client for the last 4 of their card number. Verify recent transactions and change in REDI accordingly. Educate the client on responding to text messages going forward. 
 
Authenticated client requests assistance for a REDi notification of debit card fraud (unauthorized transaction).
  • Verify the transaction in question. 
  • If client declined the transaction (responded NO), the card will show as blocked (red thumbs down) in REDi Verify. 
    • In Passport, change the status from C- Card Blocked REDi to HOT.
  • Order a new card or direct the client to an Instant Issue office.
  • If the transaction in question shows in the account, complete a Centrix dispute.
Unauthenticated chatter wants to dispute transactions via Centrix. Verify the chatter. Dispute the charges accordingly in Centrix. 
 
Authenticated chatter wants to dispute transactions via Centrix. Proceed with filing the dispute and if necessary, the ordering and mailing of a new debit card after determining the correct mailing address or refer to an instant issue. 
Chatter requests to have their debit card limit raised. 

If unauthenticated chat, please verify the chatter before proceeding. 

 

We are able to raise Debit Card limits, and should have them attempt the transaction before closing the chat. Debit card limits should be closed within the required three hour window.  During busy chat times, it is allowable to direct the client to call Bank Direct for assistance to maintain debit card limit security. We are able to double the limit at max ($7,000 for consumer, $10,000 for business). 

 

Chatter requests assistance setting up a Travel Notification.
If unauthenticated chat, please verify the chatter before proceeding. 
  • Assist the client by placing the travel notification in REDiVerify using the dates and location of travel.
  • After placing travel rule, educate the client on how to submit this request using their BOL service. Advise them that the request may take 24 hours to fulfill.

Chatter requests assistance with setting up Apple Pay/Samsung Pay, or similar
The client will receive a text message in which to respond yes and attempt the transaction again. Agent may approve in REDI and ask the chatter to try again. If unauthenticated, please verify the chatter before proceeding. Ensure client's social security number is listed in Visa under Card and Account Maintenance. 
 
 
 

Other Client Needs -Assistance Scenarios

At the beginning of every Chat, ASK with whom we are speaking for both Business and Personal accounts.

Scenario Assistance We Can Provide
Chatter requests assistance making a credit card payment
If unauthenticated chat, please verify the chatter before proceeding. 

Assist client with payment and provide the link to www.myaccountaccess.com to allow the client to make their credit card payment online in the future. We may also provide the phone numbers of Elan if needed or requested. If the client is experiencing difficulty, direct them to contact Bank Direct or their local office for assistance.
Phone: 1.800.558.3424 - Consumer Cards.
Phone: 1.800.552.8855 - Business Cards.

Chatter reports that an ATM or SATM isn't working We would report the outage /malfunction to the office (if applicable) and e-mail atmsatmnotifications@ccbg.com to report.
Chatter requests assistance with a Check Order
 
If unauthenticated chat, please verify the chatter before proceeding. 

If there are no changes to be made on the checks, please reorder for the client and inform them of the cost. Educate the client on going forward how they can use the "quick reorder" option within online banking, under Services.

*Please advise the client that there is a 10 day delay on check orders being placed if there is an address change. 


 

 
 

Cisco Finesse Scenario - Non Client

At the beginning of every Chat, ASK with whom we are speaking for both Business and Personal accounts.

Scenario Assistance We can Provide
Unauthenticated Chat - No CIF information is populated in Finesse. Do we add a CIF? If we are able to validate the chatter with SSN and DOB please add the CIF to the interaction Capture. This helps populate the history of that particular client.
If we are not able to validate the chatter, please only supply the name if we obtain it from the chatter. Please leave CIF field Blank. Do not insert NA into the CIF field. 
 
 

Bank Direct Chat - Client Service Excellence

At the beginning of every Chat, ASK with whom we are speaking for both Business and Personal accounts. 

Scenario Best Practice Assistance
Text Based Procedures To maintain a sense of professionalism, refrain from the use of emoji or extra punctuation.

Exclamation points can be used, especially during the opening greeting, but limit to 1 at the end of the sentence as dictated by proper grammar.
Follow grammar rules and check for proper spelling.
Active Reading

Be sure to read attentively for maximum efficiency. 

  • "Hear" the whole issue the client is describing before attempting to resolve or problem solve.
  • Consider all solutions, and the steps to complete them, before responding to the client (for example: for a debit card issue, make sure that the card in question actually belongs to the person with whom you are chatting).
Above and Beyond
  • Provide clients with as much helpful information as possible to provide the best service. 
  • Be thorough in your work and ensure that maintenance is completed, all steps for resolution are complete and we have attempted to educate the client. 
  • Offer Products and Services that may benefit the client rather than simply solving the problem.
Hold Times

When researching information, check in with the client every 2 minutes of hold time.

For client-initiated dormant interaction:

  • At 2 minutes, use the breevy "Are you still there?"
  • At 3 minutes, use the breevy "I haven't heard from you in a while..."
Connection
  • Remember to breathe before we type to help avoid escalation.
  • Consider empathy vs. sympathy by using "we" statements instead of "you" statements.
  • Attempt to connect with the client by acknowledging their upset, reassuring them that you can be of assistance, and personalizing your interaction with the client.
Quality Assurance Standards
  • Always state your name in the greeting and ask for the client's name. 
  • Use the client's name a minimum of 2 times during the chat. 
  • Refrain from hold times exceeding 2 minutes. Use breevy's to fill in the hold times. 
  • Always ask the client if there is anyting further we can do for them before wishing them off. 
  • Use the survey link when appropriate to engage client feedback. 
  • Offer additional products and services that apply to the client's needs. Be sure to wrap up any "sales." 


 

 
 

 

 

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