Credit card or prepaid card -- Problem with a purchase shown on your statement -- Complaint #5399254
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 5399254
Company: Synchrony Financial
Product: Credit card or prepaid card
Sub-Product: Store credit card
Issue: Problem with a purchase shown on your statement
Sub-Issue: Credit card company isn't resolving a dispute about a purchase on your statement
State: Massachusetts
ZIP Code: 025XX
Date Received: 2022-04-02T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2022-04-07T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
I purchased a mattress from Mattress Firm in XX/XX/XXXX. The promotion offered was interest-free financing for purchases over {$2500.00}, with no expiration date. Monthly payments were {$29.00} and Synchrony Bank financed the purchase. My XX/XX/XXXX and XX/XX/XXXX statement reflect this. Then a steady increase in monthly payments can be seen from XX/XX/XXXX through XX/XX/XXXX. {$90.00} is the new minimum amount due. When I asked about these everchanging minimum payments with customer service, I was told costs would revert to {$29.00} monthly once credits were applied to my account. This did not happen and today, XX/XX/XXXX, I was told the monthly {$90.00} is because my promotional offer required repayment in 36 months, and my new monthly payment would be {$90.00} going forward. The promotional offer I accepted was 0 % interest until the item was paid off. On my statement ( s ) in the Promotional Purchase Summary, Promotional Expiration Date displays UNTIL PAID OFF on the same page ; at the bottom, it also states No Expiration Date ''. Billing statements from XX/XX/XXXX to the present show the same. If the promotion were for 36 months or any other period, it would be reflected on my statements, and its not. Further, this can be seen on Synchronys website instructing customers How to Read a Statement. This change in minimum payment appears to have occurred after I disputed the charge, only resolved after I filed a complaint. I was told by customer service today, when you canceled Card Security and filed a dispute, you accepted a 36-month promotional offer. I most certainly did not! Why would I agree to a new promotional period that tripled my minimum monthly payment and if I did, why isnt it showing on my statement? I requested that Synchrony Bank adjust my account to reflect the promotional offer I accepted accurately, the one shown on my statement for the past six months with a {$29.00} minimum monthly payment until the item is paid off, with no expiration date. They have refused so I am asking for your assistance. This feels like a bait & switch. I have attached my XX/XX/XXXX statement and XX/XX/XXXX. I have additional documentation if needed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #5399254 about?
Complaint #5399254 was filed against Synchrony Financial regarding Credit card or prepaid card specifically about Problem with a purchase shown on your statement. It was received by the CFPB on 2022-04-02T12:00:00-05:00.
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 (Credit card or prepaid card) and describe your issue in detail.
Can I see other complaints against Synchrony Financial?
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Disclaimer
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