6 Reasons Using a Bank Safe Deposit Box Is Actually Risky

The bank sets compensation terms for losses

Lianna Saribekyan’s Bank of America deposit was emptied because the branch was closing in 2012, She lost $24,000 in jewels and rare coins. Saribekyan sued and won $4.5 million but ultimately had to settle for $150,000 in appeals. Ultimately, the court sided with BoA, which pointed out that the terms allowed for just 10 times the annual rent of the box as compensation for losses.