Credit card or prepaid card -- Closing your account -- Complaint #5219941
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 5219941
Company: Discover Bank
Product: Credit card or prepaid card
Sub-Product: General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Closing your account
Sub-Issue: Can't close your account
State: Arizona
ZIP Code: 86326
Date Received: 2022-02-14T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2022-02-14T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
Discover Card Company... secured credit card deposit REFUND. I applied for a secured credit card by phone ( around the end of XX/XX/XXXX or beginning of XXXX, XXXX ) with several follow-up calls, and also sent info by email. The process was complicated and frustrating ; their agents each told me different answers to questions. I let them debit my checking account for {$300.00} deposit. They acknowledge the deposit. After I submitted the deposit, I was told to call to activate the card. I called. Only now ( after receiving my {$300.00} deposit ), did they say that they needed three months bank statements. I had moved from XXXX XXXX to XXXX, XXXX, recently closed my checking account in XXXX, opened a new one in XXXX. Waiting for 3 months for new bank statements was longer than the amount of time they were allowing to submit the information. After so many phone calls, several requests from them for me to submit additional information, being put on many long holds, and being transferred from agent to agent, I decided during the activation process to cancel the card. It was " NEVER ACTIVATED '' and COULD NOT BE USED. I tore it up and disposed of it. They acknowledge that no charges were ever incurred by the card. The agent cancelled the card and said it would take 2 monthly payment cycles plus 10 days to send me a refund check that would arrived on or about XX/XX/XXXX. Later, I spoke to an agent who told me that since the card was not activated, I could receive an expedited refund in 13 days. 13 days passed. No refund came to my account or by mail. I called and was told their records showed no refund was issued, and that they would re-submit the refund request ; it would take another 13 days. 13 days passed, and no refund. I called and was told the records showed a refund was authorized ; but no action had been taken, that my conversations with approximately 12 different agents did not show in their records, and it would take another 13 days! No refund came. With various 'stories ', they have continually, intentionally delayed the refund ; and I am concerned it will never be refunded! After each conversation with them, my XXXX XXXX is near or over the XXXX XXXX and I have XXXX!!! I can not deal directly with them any more. I suppose some people just give up. I believe they cheat people out of refunds and/or delay refunds to increase their " interest income ''. Can you help me to receive a prompt refund? Discover Card has my current address.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #5219941 about?
Complaint #5219941 was filed against Discover Bank regarding Credit card or prepaid card specifically about Closing your account. It was received by the CFPB on 2022-02-14T12:00:00-05:00.
How did Discover Bank 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 Discover Bank?
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Disclaimer
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