Credit card or prepaid card -- Trouble using your card -- Complaint #5240974
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 5240974
Company: Bread Financial Holdings, INC.
Product: Credit card or prepaid card
Sub-Product: Store credit card
Issue: Trouble using your card
Sub-Issue: Can't use card to make purchases
State: Georgia
ZIP Code: 30316
Date Received: 2022-02-20T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2022-02-20T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
I used this card and made an on-time payment for the full balance. After making the payment I tried to use the card again but my 'available credit ' wasn't actually available. The customer agent said I had to wait 7 days after my payment before the available credit became available again. I had a pressing business purchase that I really wanted on this card because of how much it saved me and asked the agent if there was any way to make the process faster. He said to send proof of the payment clearing my bank account to the their secure messaging center and it would reach a group above him that could probably make it available sooner. So I did that and that's where the problem really started. Not only did they not make my available credit available sooner, but they didn't bother to even reply to my message. Instead, they locked my account from being used at all and didn't even tell me. After 7 days passed, then 8, then 9 I finally called them about not being able to use the card still and found out they wanted me to prove who I was before they would let me use it again. This proof involved copies of bills, license, and social security card and would take up to 30 days! I said how about a passport instead of a social security card... nope. I haven't seen my social security card in 20 years. I would have to get a new one and who knows how long that takes. Despite on-time payment, despite excellent credit rating, despite assurances by an agent, despite bank proof that my payment cleared, they nevertheless decided to treat me like a criminal. I was fed up and decided I wanted to close the account... but they wouldn't let me!!! Unreal. Worst treatment I've ever gotten from a card company.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #5240974 about?
Complaint #5240974 was filed against Bread Financial Holdings, INC. regarding Credit card or prepaid card specifically about Trouble using your card. It was received by the CFPB on 2022-02-20T12:00:00-05:00.
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.?
Yes, visit the Bread Financial Holdings, INC. company profile at readthecomplaint.com/company/bread-financial-holdings-inc 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.