Prepaid card -- Trouble using the card -- Complaint #7525134
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 7525134
Company: American Express Company
Product: Prepaid card
Sub-Product: General-purpose prepaid card
Issue: Trouble using the card
Sub-Issue: Trouble using the card to spend money in a store or online
State: Illinois
ZIP Code: 617XX
Date Received: 2023-09-09T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2023-09-09T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with non-monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
On XX/XX/XXXX, I received an email saying I had won a {$50.00} American Express XXXX Card from a sweepstake I had entered, ( XXXX XXXX XXXX Promotion ). I filled out all the paperwork and received my XXXX XXXX online, in my email. I tried the card out and ordered a {$8.00} pizza. It went through with no problem. However, when I tried to use the card several weeks later, it wouldn't work. I tried several different stores, and it just wouldn't work. The different stores tried to take a small fee off the card for the use but those fees never went through either. I did contact a few of the stores like XXXX XXXX XXXX, Little XXXX, XXXX XXXX and they all told me the card would not work, even when I gave them the numbers over the phone. So, I contacted American Express XXXX XXXX at the number that came with the card. After talking with them, I was told that the card was working fine, and they found no problem at their end. I was told to make sure I entered all the numbers and the CVV as well. So, I tried again that same day and still, it would not work. I called back and they said there was nothing they could do because the card was still showing up as working and they saw no reason to replace it. I did contact a XXXX XXXX XXXX, who was the Sweepstakes Coordinator. He said that according to the rules, once you receive the prize, the card, they are no longer responsible for it or any problems that might occur while the card was in my possession. So, that was out. I don't understand why American Express wouldn't issue me a new card and deactivate the one I have. I mean the card has an expiration date of XX/XX/XXXX. So, I don't understand why not? I have a balance of {$41.00} as I just checked it. All I want is a card that works because I see no reason to lose that {$41.00} This really is unfair. I don't know what else I'm supposed to do. I don't have any response in writing from American Express. I only have the original paperwork from the sweepstake win. I don't know if it'll help but I'm sending it along, Thanks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #7525134 about?
Complaint #7525134 was filed against American Express Company regarding Prepaid card specifically about Trouble using the card. It was received by the CFPB on 2023-09-09T12:00:00-05:00.
How did American Express Company respond to this complaint?
The company responded with: "Closed with non-monetary relief". 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 (Prepaid card) and describe your issue in detail.
Can I see other complaints against American Express Company?
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Disclaimer
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