Credit card or prepaid card -- Getting a credit card -- Complaint #5851657
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 5851657
Company: American Express Company
Product: Credit card or prepaid card
Sub-Product: General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Getting a credit card
Sub-Issue: Application denied
State: District of Columbia
ZIP Code: 20019
Date Received: 2022-08-06T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2022-08-06T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
I was denied credit by Amex in XXXX, XXXX which is unlawful pursuant to XXXX XXXX XXXX To the extent that a creditor considers credit history in evaluating the creditworthiness of similarly qualified applicants for a similar type and amount of credit, in evaluating an applicant 's creditworthiness a creditor shall consider The Equal Credit Opportunity Act ( ECOA ) was signed into law in XXXX and prohibits lending discrimination in all aspects of a credit transaction.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #5851657 about?
Complaint #5851657 was filed against American Express Company regarding Credit card or prepaid card specifically about Getting a credit card. It was received by the CFPB on 2022-08-06T12:00:00-05:00.
How did American Express Company 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 American Express Company?
Yes, visit the American Express Company company profile at readthecomplaint.com/company/american-express-company 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.