Prepaid card -- Trouble using the card -- Complaint #7736803
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 7736803
Company: American Express Company
Product: Prepaid card
Sub-Product: Gift card
Issue: Trouble using the card
Sub-Issue: Trouble using the card to spend money in a store or online
State: Florida
ZIP Code: 33143
Date Received: 2023-10-22T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2023-10-22T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
I paid for an American Express Pre-paid Gift cards on or about XXXX 2021, in the value of {$75.00}. The card had charges on it before I even received the card in the mail. I attempted to communicate with American Express to advise that AMEX needed to send a replacement card. Amex said that they disclaimed all liability! In fact, I could not even speak with anyone about the card. I emailed AMEX and a representative wrote me an email and said there was nothing AMEX would do after selling me a pre-paid gift card of {$75.00} with a balance of {$8.00} on it when I received it. For more than one year, I have been attempting to communicate AMEX about this. AMEX is discriminating against me as a minority woman by selling a pre-paid gift card with a {$75.00} Gift Card that only had {$8.00} on it. THIS IS NOT ABOUT A PURCHASE MADE USING THE CARD. THE PROBLEM HERE IS THAT THE {$75.00} PREPAID CARD CAME IN WITH A {$8.00} BALANCE. AMEX claims that " The Card was used for a purchase totaling {$67.00} at XXXX # XXXX located at XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. '' However, this is not true! Number 1, nobody in my family and I have ever eaten at XXXX. In addition, the charge from the XXXX was already on the card BEFORE I ever received it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #7736803 about?
Complaint #7736803 was filed against American Express Company regarding Prepaid card specifically about Trouble using the card. It was received by the CFPB on 2023-10-22T12:00:00-05:00.
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 (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
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