Credit card -- Trouble using your card -- Complaint #7557694
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 7557694
Company: Synchrony Financial
Product: Credit card
Sub-Product: General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Trouble using your card
Sub-Issue: Can't use card to make purchases
State: Colorado
ZIP Code: 802XX
Date Received: 2023-09-15T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2023-09-15T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
I recently opened a PayPal XXXX XXXX account within the past month or two. I have been making payments on the card at a minimum rate of XXXX per month. Sometimes I make extra payments from my savings account to get that balance to {$0.00}. So It could end up I make XXXX payments that month ( like a responsible adult ). Recently, I discovered my last payment made on XX/XX/23 would be held for 2 weeks. Effectively cutting my balance in half and disrupting my budgeting for the rest of the month. I called PayPal and was told of my funds release date and was told this would not happen again, as this first occurrence were for " security reasons '' only. This was a lie. I made a second payment yesterday XX/XX/23 to bring my total balance to {$0.00}. And this morning, XX/XX/23, I learned that my last payment still wont clear until tonight and my most recent payment ( both over {$1000.00} ) won't be released until XX/XX/23. Over the course of 2 weeks I have paid over {$2000.00} to this credit issuer and I have no funds ( ~ {$12.00} to be exact ) to spend as I write this. None of these " security measures '' were advertised to me in a way that was plain and obvious. There was no way I could have predicted that paying off my balances would result in me being penalized and flagged as a " security risk ''. Their excuse is that the funds could bounce and I could spend more of their money if they prematurely approved funds after my payment. Yet, every other reputable credit issuer would only hold my funds for XXXXhrs max. How can they do this and not PayPal/Synchrony? The funds have been approved and released from my account. That money is gone. When I asked If I should send cash instead, they highly discouraged it. They are afraid of my bank payments bouncing yet wont accept the most legitimate way of receiving their money. I suspect they want me to hold a balance so that they may charge me interest. Which should be a civil offense that should garner legal action. It is a morally corrupt system they have in place and I would have to deal with this for at least 6 months according to them before they can approve my payments any faster. I have requested a refund of my money since this credit card is useless and they do not deserve my business.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #7557694 about?
Complaint #7557694 was filed against Synchrony Financial regarding Credit card specifically about Trouble using your card. It was received by the CFPB on 2023-09-15T12:00:00-05:00.
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) and describe your issue in detail.
Can I see other complaints against Synchrony Financial?
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Disclaimer
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