Credit card -- Advertising and marketing, including promotional offers -- Complaint #7524687
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 7524687
Company: Citibank, N.A.
Product: Credit 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: Pennsylvania
ZIP Code: 194XX
Date Received: 2023-09-09T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2023-09-09T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
On XX/XX/2023, while in the process of booking a flight through XXXX XXXX, I was presented with an enticing offer to apply for a Citi AAdvantage credit card. The advertisement was clear : apply for the card, and upon approval, use it to complete my ongoing flight booking to receive {$250.00} in statement credits and XXXX miles after spending {$2000.00} in the first 3 months. On the application form, it stated : " If approved today, you will get an account number and temporary minimum credit limit to use on travel immediately '' Trusting these explicit terms, I paused my flight booking to apply and was subsequently approved for the card. However, the company 's system failed to reliably provide me with the promised account number. While Citi claims that a virtual card number is displayed briefly after approval, due to technical difficulties, this critical information was not accessible to me. When I sought a resolution from Citi 's customer service, they refused to regenerate or retrieve the number, stating it was a one-time display. I also requested this policy in writing for further clarification. This key limitation was neither disclosed in the promotion nor covered in the terms and conditions. Because of the company 's failure to deliver on their promise and their unwillingness to rectify the situation, I have missed out on the benefits of the promotion and incurred an unnecessary credit inquiry that has negatively affected my credit score, as well as a lot of time trying to resolve this situation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #7524687 about?
Complaint #7524687 was filed against Citibank, N.A. regarding Credit card specifically about Advertising and marketing, including promotional offers. It was received by the CFPB on 2023-09-09T12:00:00-05:00.
How did Citibank, N.A. 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?
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Can I see other complaints against Citibank, N.A.?
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Disclaimer
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