Credit card or prepaid card -- Advertising and marketing, including promotional offers -- Complaint #4575295
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 4575295
Company: Bread Financial Holdings, INC.
Product: Credit card or prepaid card
Sub-Product: Store credit card
Issue: Advertising and marketing, including promotional offers
Sub-Issue: Confusing or misleading advertising about the credit card
State: Florida
ZIP Code: 322XX
Date Received: 2021-07-26T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2021-07-26T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
On XX/XX/2021 I received an email advising that I was preapproved for a Land 's End credit card. On XX/XX/2021, I reviewed the email and saw there was a promotion for 50 % off your entire first purchase using the card. Seeing as I was purchasing school uniforms I thought this would be a nice cost savings. After submitting the application and receiving the approval, I clicked the link to make my purchase using the temporary card number and 50 % off promotion. There was an error on the page and I was no longer able to get back to the link. I contacted customer service via chat and was advised that I could use any of my credit cards and they would honor the 50 % off promotion on anything except school uniforms. I double checked before agreeing to the terms of the credit card that the 50 % promotion could be used on any item. The following is the verbiage used to describe the promotion on their website " Receive 50 % off your first Lands End credit card purchase at landsend.com at time of account opening ( even sale priced and clearance items ). Offer can not be combined with other promotions. '' When I advised the associate of this in the chat she sent me the following " Subject to credit approval. Valid one time only. Can not be combined with other offers. Excludes monogramming, gift boxing, gift cards, shipping, taxes, duties, Lands End Business Outfitters purchases, international shipments, and excluded items as marked. Discount will be applied at checkout. This offer has no cash value. Promotional savings may be deducted from returns. Not valid on previous purchases. Must make a purchase in the previous 12 months to receive the offer. Must have valid email address and U.S. mailing address. Accounts that opened during your birthday month will receive the offer the following calendar year. Account must not be in default. ". I responded by advising what she sent me does not reference the school uniforms and she told me " that it is listed on the webpage where uniforms can be purchased next to the 'color ' option. '' Seeing as this was going nowhere I thanked her for time and advised I would be sending a consumer complaint. A consumer should not have to hunt around exclusions, I feel that this promotion is deceptive and misleading to consumers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #4575295 about?
Complaint #4575295 was filed against Bread Financial Holdings, INC. regarding Credit card or prepaid card specifically about Advertising and marketing, including promotional offers. It was received by the CFPB on 2021-07-26T12:00:00-05:00.
How did Bread Financial 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 Bread Financial Holdings, INC.?
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Disclaimer
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