Credit card or prepaid card -- Advertising and marketing, including promotional offers -- Complaint #5036095
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 5036095
Company: American Express Company
Product: Credit card or prepaid card
Sub-Product: General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Advertising and marketing, including promotional offers
Sub-Issue: Didn't receive advertised or promotional terms
State: California
ZIP Code: 94513
Date Received: 2021-12-22T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2021-12-22T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with non-monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
On XX/XX/XXXX, I contacted American Express for a travel credit that I had not received for my Platinum Credit Card. American Express would not honor the credit until I finally called them on the phone. While I was dealing with them, they offered me a retention bonus offer of XXXX rewards points If I spent XXXX dollars within 3 months of accepting the offer. I advised the representative that the offer was fine, but I still wanted my travel credit. This was before they had credited me for the XXXX dollars. I met the spending requirement, and reached out to American Express on XX/XX/2021 to confirm when I would receive the bonus points. The rep advised me that " I did not accept the offer ''. I advised him that that was untrue. I filed a dispute which was XXXX. On XX/XX/2021, I reached out to check on the offer, I was told that it would take 7-10 business days for a resolution. Today, XX/XX/2021, the tenth business day, I once again reached out to AMEX. After being transferred several times, I was told " The Dispute was automatically closed, due to the customer declining the offers '' I was never notified, and was never offered an explanation. This entire transaction is on my chat, and is saved on the Amex APP. Amex uses bait and switch tactics to lure customers into thinking they are being taken care of for poor service. I met the spending requirement, and continue to be led on. I would like to receive the XXXX rewards points that I deserve. I asked American Express to provide a pdf of the conversation, they were unable to due to " Privacy Reasons ''. Thank you, XXXX XXXX
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #5036095 about?
Complaint #5036095 was filed against American Express Company regarding Credit card or prepaid card specifically about Advertising and marketing, including promotional offers. It was received by the CFPB on 2021-12-22T12:00:00-05:00.
How did American Express Company respond to this complaint?
The company responded with: "Closed with non-monetary relief". 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 American Express Company?
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Disclaimer
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