Credit card or prepaid card -- Advertising and marketing, including promotional offers -- Complaint #6635455
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 6635455
Company: Barclays Bank Delaware
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: Missouri
ZIP Code: 631XX
Date Received: 2023-03-01T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2023-03-29T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
XX/XX/ Traveled on XXXX XXXX ( 4 flights ) Flight crew pushed passengers to sign up for aviatormastercard ( Barclays Bank ) Promoted no fee for the first year and XXXX free bonus frequent flyer miles We signed up under XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX They ran credit and issued the cards We called to activate and were told we had to pay {$99.00} and the info regarding the 1st year at no charge was in accurate. We explained that XXXX XXXX promoted this on 4 different flights. It was part of their inflight announcements. We also have a copy of the brochure outlining the same information. They asked for the promocode which we gave them from the brochure. ( promo code XXXX ) The agent on the phone said they would open a case and we would hear from someone with i 24 hours. It has been 2 weeks and nobody has responded. As of our last communication we were told we owe {$99.00} and the account is closed. This is total bait and switch and running credit followed by cancelling a credit card effects our credit score. This is un acceptable. We expect the terms as promised. If XXXX XXXX and Barclays Bank whishes to sell credit cards they should be held to legal standards in advertising and promotions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #6635455 about?
Complaint #6635455 was filed against Barclays Bank Delaware regarding Credit card or prepaid card specifically about Advertising and marketing, including promotional offers. It was received by the CFPB on 2023-03-01T12:00:00-05:00.
How did Barclays Bank Delaware 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 Barclays Bank Delaware?
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Disclaimer
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