Credit card or prepaid card -- Other features, terms, or problems -- Complaint #4533390
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 4533390
Company: Paypal Holdings, INC
Product: Credit card or prepaid card
Sub-Product: General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Other features, terms, or problems
Sub-Issue: Other problem
State: Kansas
ZIP Code: 66044
Date Received: 2021-07-11T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2021-07-11T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
I have an XXXX mastercard account issued by XXXX bank. It is linked to an old paypal account that is linked to an old address XXXX. I have been trying to get this linked to my new paypal account XXXX for the last year. Paypal tells me to contact XXXX and XXXX tells me to contact paypal. Today XX/XX/2021 I have spent over XXXX XXXX hours calling and messaging with both paypal and XXXX. XXXX has now indicated that there is no way to unlink them. Despite the fact that I no longer have the email address used for the paypal account. I have spoken with supervisors at both paypal and XXXX. I am now speaking with XXXX operator ID XXXX at Synchrony who has advised it can not be unlinked and that I can not close the paypal account and that there is no way to access the XXXX mastercard online but for an old paypal account. After XXXX minutes I was transfered to XXXX op id XXXX with XXXX XXXX who advised that this was how it was set up by PayPal and that XXXX has no other way for me to access the card electronically. I have asked PayPal to change the email address on the old account to the new email to resolve the issue. I was told that I had to open a new PayPal account and cancel my XXXX credit card. This can not be the first time this issue has arisen and no one is willing to present a resolution.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #4533390 about?
Complaint #4533390 was filed against Paypal Holdings, INC regarding Credit card or prepaid card specifically about Other features, terms, or problems. It was received by the CFPB on 2021-07-11T12:00:00-05:00.
How did Paypal Holdings, INC respond to this complaint?
The company responded with: "Closed with explanation". The response was timely.
What is the risk level of this complaint?
See the risk assessment section for details on this complaint's risk profile.
How do I file a similar complaint?
You can file a complaint with the CFPB at consumerfinance.gov/complaint. Select the appropriate product category (Credit card or prepaid card) and describe your issue in detail.
Can I see other complaints against Paypal Holdings, INC?
Yes, visit the Paypal Holdings, INC company profile at readthecomplaint.com/company/paypal-holdings-inc to see all complaints, risk scores, and analysis.
Disclaimer
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