Checking or savings account -- Managing an account -- Complaint #5020911
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 5020911
Company: Synchrony Financial
Product: Checking or savings account
Sub-Product: Other banking product or service
Issue: Managing an account
Sub-Issue: Problem making or receiving payments
State: Colorado
ZIP Code: 801XX
Date Received: 2021-12-18T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2021-12-18T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Tags: Servicemember
Consumer Narrative
In the past several years, PayPal , Inc and Pay Pal Credit have become a company which is more about making money and protecting merchants than the consumer. Resolution of cases is limited in description and communication, and most cases are found in favor of the merchant. Unethical, deceptive marketing and foreign often XXXX companies are not held accountable for any unethical actions including poor refund policies, and PayPal enables this. When PayPal Credit posts charges to promotions and making adjustments, correctly, just as often there are multiple charges where the consumer pays 2-3x the original charges bc items are posted more than once. When trying to get resolution either by phone, the ridiculous chat/messaging which literally is delayed due to different time zones in other countries and the consumer never speaks directly with a PayPal customer service rep. I believe the customer service reps are encourage not to handle any consumer complaints. A new twist on capturing more money and creating problems for its consumers, PayPal will automatically remove money from a balance versus posting to PayPal credit. I posted a payment of funds that was sent to my account for the contribution for a gift. I transferred this immediately. However overnight seemingly, a purchase I had made through XXXX with a subscription that I opened in XXXX ( no way to track subscriptions ) apparently allows this. I never experienced this before now. So that means I have to attempt to reach after funds into the PayPal balance which will take 3-5 days, and fees will likely occur. What Id like to know is how can PayPal interrupt and change my balance which was already going into my PayPal credit as a payment, without my permission? No notification of this change, only that suddenly I only have {$38.00} in my PayPal balance and a {$100.00} payment in transit to my PayPal credit. When I called customer service the credit aide cant see the PayPal side to tell me what happened. I had to wait 18 hours to read an email response of a chat message which was the message that PayPal interrupted my payment bc of this subscription. This company has oversight by the FDIC and I would hate to think any bank is allowed to function like this or other credit card company. Why are they allowed to function in this manner? Ive asked for an audit of my account several times without success. I want an audit of all promotions, interest accrued, promotional balances and payments from XXXX until now. I also want the XXXX companies who either didnt deliver items in a timely manner, sent shoddy quality items and ignored my request to ship an order that I cancelled. PayPal rules in the favor of the merchant every time!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #5020911 about?
Complaint #5020911 was filed against Synchrony Financial regarding Checking or savings account specifically about Managing an account. It was received by the CFPB on 2021-12-18T12:00:00-05:00.
How did Synchrony Financial 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 (Checking or savings account) and describe your issue in detail.
Can I see other complaints against Synchrony Financial?
Yes, visit the Synchrony Financial company profile at readthecomplaint.com/company/synchrony-financial to see all complaints, risk scores, and analysis.
Disclaimer
This analysis is AI-generated based on publicly available CFPB complaint data. It does not constitute financial or legal advice.