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USAA Customer Service

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USAA's Best Phone Number

800-531-8722
Toll-free·Calls Customer Service·Most popular USAA number·We talk to customer service for you·Skip the wait on hold·Call now
Q:

How do I talk to a live human at USAA?

A:When the voice prompts begin, press #, then enter the 5-digit extension and then hit # again. The human will transfer you to the right department. You can also use our free service that can talk to USAA for you and report back.
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Does USAA offer 24 hour customer service?

A:Not at this number; hours here are Mon-Fri 8am-5pm CST. The least busy day is Thursday, and the most busy day is Monday. If the call center is closed, you can schedule a call.
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How long will I wait on hold?

A:The average hold time is 89 minutes. The longest hold times are on Tuesday, and the shortest are on Thursday. You can skip the hold time for free.

USAA Customer Phone Numbers

Car Insurance

800-531-6095
Toll-free · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm CST · Press 0 after each prompt or say "Representative" or "Deployment" · Enter your USAA or social security number. If you are not a member, press 1. · Free tools available: Talk for me, Skip the wait, Schedule my call

Financial Advisor

800-771-9960
Toll-free · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm CST · Press *8 at the beginning, and then press 0 when you get to the Main Menu. · Enter your USAA or social security number. If you are not a member, press 1. · Free tools available: Talk for me, Skip the wait, Schedule my call

Roadside Assistance

210-531-8722
Mon-Sun 8am-5pm CST · Calling this USAA number should go right to a real human being · Enter your USAA or social security number. If you are not a member, press 1.

How do I get through the phone menu to a live person?

Consider using our free service that calls and talks to customer service for you, then sends you a report. Or use our free service that waits on hold and tells you when a human rep is on the line. But if those options don't appeal to you, our team has also documented the phone menu for USAA below.

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We can get a live person on the line for you

That same, free GetHuman Phone can call and navigate the menus and wait on hold for you, but you can opt to do all the talking. We notify you when a rep is on the line and ready to talk, so no need to worry about changing menu options and weaving your way through the maze.
Of course, we completely understand if you prefer to do all the dialing, waiting, and talking yourself. All of these free tools are optional.
GetHuman researchers routinely call this USAA phone number to document the phone system.
Here is how our research team describes the way the USAA phone system greets you: Enter your USAA or social security number. If you are not a member, press 1.
Here is our latest tip for weaving through the phone menu to get to a real person the fastest: When the voice prompts begin, press #, then enter the 5-digit extension and then hit # again. The human will transfer you to the right department.
Below are some clips we've found from USAA's phone menus and tips that help give an idea of what you will encounter when you call. We've highlighted why they are important as well:

Heard when the phone system first answers

"Welcome to USAA. For English, press one. Or stay on the line. Your call may be monitored or recorded for verification, authentication, and quality assurance. To reach an extension, press the pound key."
Excerpt from a call with USAA
Thursday, January 4, 2024 8:56 PM

They may ask your reason for calling (instead of a menu)

"To get you to the right place, briefly describe what you're calling about."
Excerpt from a call with USAA
Tuesday, March 26, 2024 3:18 AM

They may ask you to enter information with the dial pad

"Welcome to USAA. For English, press one or stay on the line. Your call may be monitored or recorded. For verification, verification, authentication, and quality assurance.
To reach an extension, press the pound key.
Otherwise, please enter your USAA or Social Security number."
Excerpt from a call with USAA
Saturday, June 15, 2024 5:38 PM

They may ask you to say or enter information

"Welcome to USAA. For English, press one or stay on the line. Your call may be monitored or recorded for verification, authentication, and quality assurance.
To reach an extension, press the pound key.
Otherwise, please enter please say or enter the extension."
Excerpt from a call with USAA
Friday, June 14, 2024 11:48 PM

What are the hours and when should I call?

USAA operates the call center for this 800-531-8722 phone number Mon-Fri 8am-5pm CT. The short answer is that you should call on a Thursday. This observation and the following section are based on analysis of a sample set of 956 calls made in the last 90 days using our free, web-based phone (see above).

Automatically call when they open

When you use our free AI-powered phone to call and talk, wait on hold, or navigate for you, it will automatically wait until the USAA call center opens before trying to call. It will ask your permission before it places the call, so you can also further delay that scheduled call until you are ready. But that means you can "set it and forget it" ahead of time.
An important note: busy times vs hold times vs best time to call
When we refer to busy or less busy times, we are talking about the volume of calls. The busiest times are when the most people are calling this USAA phone number (least busy times have fewer people calling). This high call volume does not necessarily mean that you will have a long hold time when you call. Companies like USAA staff their call centers differently based on the time of day and day of the week, so you may experience a shorter wait on hold at the busiest of times. When we refer to the best time to call, we are referring to the optimal combination of lower call volume and shorter wait times.

The least busy time to call

The least busy day to call USAA is Thursday. The most busy day to call is Monday, which averages 38% more phone calls by comparison. Again, this is based on a sample of 956 calls made with our AI-powered, web-based phone in the last 90 days.
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The shortest wait on hold

We measured the shortest hold times to be on Thursday. The longest wait in the queue on average occurs on Tuesday.
But if you use our free call and talk for me or wait on hold for me service, you don't really need to worry about average wait times.

The best time to call USAA

In summation, the best day to call USAA is Thursday. In this case, it's a no-brainer. Thursday is not only the least busy day for calling this USAA number, but it is also the day with the shortest hold times.

Calling this USAA Customer Number

Jeff Whelpley is the editor / author responsible for this content.
Nov 20, 2023

I have been seeing the commercials for USAA insurance and was surprised to learn from the commercials that you don't have to be a vet to qualify for their services. You just have to have a veteran in your family, so with that in mind, I thought it was worth calling to see what they could offer me in terms of home insurance. 

I bet they are getting a lot of callers recently for the same reason: the campaign is pretty widespread, and I see it on TV ads while watching Hulu quite a bit. Plus, current policyholders probably call about claims or issues with their insurance policies frequently. Therefore, being on hold for a while would not be unexpected, but the process wasn't too bad. While I did have to wait, it wasn't an inappropriate amount of time. 

When I first called, I was greeted by a virtual assistant who stated, "Welcome to USAA. For English press 1, or stay on the line. To reach an extension, press the pound key. Otherwise, please say or enter your USAA number or social security number. If you are not a member, press 1."

I pressed one, and it replied, "Okay, you’re not a member. If you are a business or need help with a claim, press 1. If you are interested in joining USAA or want to learn more about our products or services, press 2." I didn't press the two button right away, and it started to talk again but changed the order of what it said. That was a little confusing, and this time through, I made sure to get the option picked right away. Throughout the call, I noticed that it didn't really understand me when I talked. It's a better option to just press the button option. 

After pressing 2, it said, "Thanks, tell me one of the products you are calling about." Then it gave me a list of possible options and added that I could say "membership questions" or ask for more options. I was calling for home insurance, so I said that, and then it had me put my ZIP Code into the call. 

I was then placed on hold, and it took about 12 minutes, but when I got through, I was able to talk to an agent who spoke clearly and answered my questions about my eligibility and their available home insurance premiums. 

Jeff truly believes that all customers deserve good service. He’s been building tools, inventing phone tree hacks and helping customers since before his days at GetHuman. He's also a Google GDE and involved in the Angular community.

Why Customers Call USAA

If you have time to do a bit of reading before you call USAA, we recommend you read over some of our problem-specific articles.

What are the fees associated with USAA investment accounts?

The fees associated with USAA investment accounts vary depending on the specific type of account and investment products chosen. USAA offers a range of investment options such as mutual funds, individual stocks and bonds, as well as managed portfolios. Generally, these investment products have associated expense ratios and other fees, which may include brokerage fees, transaction fees, and advisory fees. The expense ratios typically cover the costs of managing and operating the investment funds. It is important to thoroughly review the prospectus or offering documents for each investment product to understand all applicable fees. Additionally, some accounts may have minimum investment requirements or maintenance fees. USAA strives to provide transparent information about these fees to help investors make informed decisions.

Does USAA offer mortgage loans?

Yes, USAA does offer mortgage loans. As a trusted financial institution, USAA recognizes the significance of homeownership and provides a range of mortgage options to its members. Whether you are a first-time buyer, looking to refinance, or purchasing a new home, USAA offers competitive rates, flexible terms, and dedicated mortgage specialists to assist you throughout the process. With USAA's mortgage loans, members can benefit from features like low down payments, VA loans for eligible military personnel, and jumbo loans for higher-priced properties. USAA's commitment to exceptional customer service extends to their mortgage loan services, ensuring a seamless and hassle-free experience for members seeking homeownership solutions.

What is the maximum daily ATM withdrawal limit for USAA accounts?

The maximum daily ATM withdrawal limit for USAA accounts depends on the type of account you have. For many USAA accounts, the daily limit is $1,000. However, if you have a USAA Classic Checking account, the limit is $500. Some higher-tier accounts, such as USAA Bank Youth Spending and USAA Performance First, have a higher daily limit of $2,000. It's important to note that these limits are subject to change and may vary depending on individual circumstances or account specifications. To get the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding your specific account, it is recommended to contact USAA directly or refer to your account terms and conditions.

Top USAA customer service problems

Click the link above to get answers to just about any USAA customer service question, including step by step guides for the most complex issues. You can also detail a new issue and get answers instantly.
Below is a sample of recent calls to USAA, and their purpose. Are any of these similar to the reason you are trying to call?
Discussing Social Security: "I have a question about Social Security benefits."
- From a call lasting 3m 5s , Jul 23, 2024 10:52 PM
Requesting live person: "I'm trying to get to a live person."
- From a call lasting 1m 44s , Jul 15, 2024 10:45 PM
Insurance and vehicle details: "We have a Toyota Highlander and I can give you the license plate number, we purchased it last year."
- From a call lasting 45m 14s , Jul 15, 2024 5:48 PM
Describing plumbing issue: "We've had some leaking, and he's come out, turned into a bit of a nightmare."
- From a call lasting 9m 22s , Jul 8, 2024 8:13 PM
Vehicle coverage inquiry: "Is there anything on my insurance policy that would cover the blown engine and renting a vehicle to get back home?"
- From a call lasting 18m 13s , Jun 29, 2024 8:33 PM

More USAA Customer Service Contacts

There are of course other ways to contact USAA customer service besides the phone. Below we list the best ones, by medium.

USAA Customer Service on X (formerly Twitter)

@USAA_help - Customer Service
Customer service Twitter feed
USAA, like many companies, provides customer service on the X platform (formerly Twitter). While it rarely entails live dialogue with a customer service rep, this channel can yield rapid response times and can be a useful option if you have an X/Twitter account.

USAA Customer Service on Facebook / Messenger

Some customer service teams, like that of USAA, accept inquiries through Facebook Messenger. This is a good option if you have a Facebook account, and you may even be able to converse live with an agent this way.

USAA Customer Help Desk / Web Support

usaa.com - Customer Service
Online customer service support
usaa.com - Claims Support
Use this link to find customer service help through their website
As a last, sometimes only, resort- USAA customer service can be accessed through their website. This can entail digging through help articles before finding a form and "being allowed" to submit a problem to their team, and rarely leads to a real-time conversation, which is why GetHuman does not recommend this unless it's the only way.

Conclusion and closing notes

This is USAA's best phone number, the real-time current wait on hold and tools for skipping right through those phone lines to get right to a USAA agent. This phone number is USAA's best phone number because 146,520 customers like you used this contact information over the last 18 months and gave us feedback. Common problems addressed by the customer care unit that answers calls to 800-531-8722 include Coverage Questions, Cancel Account, Make a Claim, Check on a Claim, Roadside Assistance and other customer service issues. The USAA call center that you call into has employees from Arizona and is open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm CT according to customers. In total, USAA has 4 phone numbers. It's not always clear what is the best way to talk to USAA representatives, so we started compiling this information built from suggestions from the customer community. Please keep sharing your experiences so we can continue to improve this free resource.

GetHuman does not provide call center services or customer support operations for USAA. The two organizations are not related. GetHuman builds free tools and shares information to help customers of companies like USAA. For large companies that includes tools such as our GetHuman Phone, which allows you to call a company but skip the part where you wait on the line to get a live human rep. We continue to work on these tools to help customers like you (and ourselves!) navigate the messy phone menus, hold times, and confusion with customer service. As long as you keep sharing it with your friends and loved ones, we'll keep doing it.

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