SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL


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"Products" offered by SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL with at least one, but usually more complaints:

Bank account or service - (CD) Certificate of deposit
Bank account or service - Cashing a check without an account
Bank account or service - Checking account
Bank account or service - Other bank product/service
Bank account or service - Savings account
Checking or savings account -
Checking or savings account - CD (Certificate of Deposit)
Checking or savings account - Checking account
Checking or savings account - Other banking product or service
Checking or savings account - Savings account
Consumer Loan - Installment loan
Consumer Loan - Personal line of credit
Consumer Loan - Title loan
Consumer Loan - Vehicle lease
Consumer Loan - Vehicle loan
Credit card -
Credit card - General-purpose credit card or charge card
Credit card - Store credit card
Credit card or prepaid card - General-purpose credit card or charge card
Credit card or prepaid card - General-purpose prepaid card
Credit card or prepaid card - Gift card
Credit card or prepaid card - Government benefit card
Credit card or prepaid card - Store credit card
Credit reporting -
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports - Other personal consumer report
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports - Credit repair services
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports - Other personal consumer report
Debt collection - Auto
Debt collection - Auto debt
Debt collection - Credit card
Debt collection - Credit card debt
Debt collection - Federal student loan debt
Debt collection - I do not know
Debt collection - Medical
Debt collection - Medical debt
Debt collection - Mortgage
Debt collection - Non-federal student loan
Debt collection - Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
Debt collection - Other debt
Debt collection - Payday loan
Debt collection - Payday loan debt
Debt collection - Private student loan debt
Debt collection - Telecommunications debt
Debt or credit management - Credit repair services
Debt or credit management - Debt settlement
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service - Check cashing service
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service - Debt settlement
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service - Domestic (US) money transfer
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service - Foreign currency exchange
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service - International money transfer
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service - Mobile or digital wallet
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service - Money order
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service - Money order, traveler's check or cashier's
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service - Refund anticipation check
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service - Traveler's check or cashier's check
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service - Virtual currency
Money transfers - Domestic (US) money transfer
Money transfers - International money transfer
Mortgage - Conventional adjustable mortgage (ARM)
Mortgage - Conventional fixed mortgage
Mortgage - Conventional home mortgage
Mortgage - FHA mortgage
Mortgage - Home equity loan or line of credit
Mortgage - Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC)
Mortgage - Other mortgage
Mortgage - Other type of mortgage
Mortgage - Reverse mortgage
Mortgage - VA mortgage
Other financial service - Credit repair
Other financial service - Debt settlement
Payday loan -
Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan - Installment loan
Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan - Payday loan
Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan - Personal line of credit
Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan - Title loan
Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan - Installment loan
Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan - Payday loan
Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan - Personal line of credit
Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan - Title loan
Prepaid card - General purpose card
Prepaid card - General-purpose prepaid card
Prepaid card - Gift or merchant card
Prepaid card - Mobile wallet
Prepaid card - Other special purpose card
Prepaid card - Transit card
Student loan - Federal student loan servicing
Student loan - Non-federal student loan
Vehicle loan or lease - Lease
Vehicle loan or lease - Loan

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Complaint ID: 7800963

Date Received: 2023-11-05

Issue: Problem with fraud alerts or security freezes

Subissue:

Consumer Complaint: I applied for Paypal credit on XXXX and got denied regardless of the reason for being denied I have the right to credit. Denying me access to my credit under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act is discrimination. Withholding my access to my securities is securities fraud you are violating the Equal Credit Opportunity Act and the Consumer Credit Protection Act. Since you are denying me, my credit please retract my application thank you. XXXX, XXXXa attorney in fact For ; XXXX, XXXX

Company Response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response

State: VA

Zip: 23602

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-11-05

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 7800342

Date Received: 2023-11-03

Issue: Fees or interest

Subissue: Problem with fees

Consumer Complaint: I made a substantial payment of {$5300.00} to Synchrony Bank ( Care Credit ) in XX/XX/XXXX. Thereafter, a non-promotional charge of {$350.00} appeared on my balance. I immediately called to rectify the discrepancy and have been advised that it would take up to 60 days to resolve. Several supervisors have subsequently reviewed the account and agreed that the charge should not be reflected on my account and adjusted. I have also been charged interest each month for the non-promotional balance ( I have never made a non-promotional purchase ). As of XX/XX/XXXX, I spoke with a supervisor and was told that it would take another 60 days to resolve. The following are ll my notes with Synchrony/Care Credit : XX/XX/XXXX spoke w/XXXX following payments will be allocated from {$5300.00} payment recvd : XXXX : {$630.00} ; {$1300.00} ; {$1500.00} ( {$2000.00} original purchase ) ] ; XXXX : {$1100.00} ( entire amount ) ; XXXX : {$290.00} ( entire amount ) ; XX/XX/XXXX : {$390.00} balance - {$320.00} to be paid ( OWE {$75.00} ) ALL INTEREST FOR XXXX PROMOTIONS TO BE WAIVED {$710.00} XX/XX/XXXX ( XXXX XXXX. ) t/c XXXX ; advised that they are working on adjustments will be done by XX/XX/XXXX ; she waived {$710.00} new balance prior to adjustments {$1800.00} [ should be updated in 2-3 days ] XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ) t/c XXXX re adjustment of payments and reflection of accurate balance ( {$1300.00} ) ; explained everything she did say there was a non-promotional charge ( {$360.00} ) that should no reflect ; we both went over the account ; {$140.00} discrepancy ( came from {$1500.00} account that was showing {$1600.00} ) w/out {$140.00} discrepancy and removing {$360.00} non-promotional, total {$1400.00} ) {$5300.00} PAYMENT WAS NOT ALLOCATED PROPERLY ( APPLIED TO XX/XX/XXXX BALANCE AND NOT XX/XX/XXXX ) XX/XX/XXXX ( XXXXXXXX XXXX ) t/c XXXX ; discussed recent electronic correspondence ; we discussed duplicate {$900.00} payment ; stated XXXX ; advised that they are working on adjustments will be done by XX/XX/XXXX XXXX she waived {$710.00} new balance prior to adjustments {$1800.00} [ should be updated in XXXX days ] ; XXXXXXXX XXXX. spoke w/XXXX he said that the non-promotional balance that says terminated will update/drop off ; he said that changes were made on XX/XX/XXXX ; only balance remaining is the {$390.00} balance that expires in XX/XX/XXXX and {$1000.00} balance ( {$1200.00} original charge ) balance left for XX/XX/XXXX expiration XX/XX/XXXX ( XXXXXXXX XXXX ) t/c XXXX re terminated charge ; she said that she got a XXXX involved and they will update the account to reflect balance XXXX XXXX terminated charge of {$350.00} ( change ) ; she said it XXXX take XXXX billing cycles XX/XX/XXXX ( XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX -t/c XXXX re interest charge for XXXX ( {$8.00} on XX/XX/XXXX ) ; she said that she does not want to remove any interest charges because someone is working on this matter ; I was told that went the terminated balance is updated, the interest charge will be removed XX/XX/XXXX ( XXXXXXXX XXXX ) t/c XXXX re status of removing terminated charge ; advised that I have been charged interest for two months for the terminated charge and was told that it would take 60 days ; she checked with a manager ; after a long hold period, she advised that the manageXXXX, XXXX, did see that the terminated amount should not reflect on the amount owing, including the interest, and that she was going to send to Accounting for further action/removal. She said once the account is accurately reflected, the amount will be updated and any interest removed. XX/XX/XXXX ( XXXXXXXX XXXX. ) t/c XXXX; asked to speak w/supervisor ; XXXX XXXX ( supervisor ) -explained the entire terminated balance and interest; explained that this issue has been going on since XXXX ; it has been agreed with more than one supervisor that balance should not be reflected for terminated balance and that no interest should be incurred ; XXXX checked into this ; agreed that charge and interest need to be adjusted, but he said that it would take up to two billing cycles ; he stated that he would submit on a high priority

Company Response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response

State: CA

Zip: 90630

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-11-03

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 7800320

Date Received: 2023-11-02

Issue: Fees or interest

Subissue: Problem with fees

Consumer Complaint: I Sent an E payment via My Credit union on XX/XX/XXXX XXXX ( a Fri ) Payment was due XXXX ( Sun ) so I was charged XXXX $ late fee for one day ( ok I guess since they don't process on Sun ( I guess ) so I'll accept that. XXXX pay was received on time yet I was told owed them XXXX $ because they would consider that late as well. I asked to speak to the Supervisor for an explanation of the logic and was hung up on, assuming I was disconnected I called back and was once again disconnected. The Bill is with " Synchronicity Bank '' on XXXX letterhead yet when I called them I was lectured on '' Credit Card Reality and the Real World '' by an assistant to the person I usually deal with. Restating : Why am I being charged XXXX $ for being one day late? charging me for being late on Two payments? I guess they say the XXXX Payment was processed to XXXX as a Late payment then The XXXX payment was considered late and are now charging me for that as well even though I made that Payment.Makes no sense?

Company Response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response

State: NC

Zip: 287XX

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-11-03

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 7800319

Date Received: 2023-11-03

Issue: Getting a credit card

Subissue: Application denied

Consumer Complaint: REFERENCE # XXXX | I am writing to express my deep concern and frustration regarding the recent denial of my application for the Sam 's Club XXXX XXXXXXXX, issued by Synchrony Bank. I recently received a denial notice citing " Insufficient Credit from trade references '' as the reason for rejection. I must vehemently object to this reason, as it is not only inaccurate but also a clear violation of my rights under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act ( ECOA ) and the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). Both statutes mandate fair and accurate reporting, as well as the provision of equal opportunity for credit. Furthermore, I would like to bring to your attention that the denial notice provided to me did not comply with the requirements set forth in 15 USC 1611 and 15 USC 1681m of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. The notice not only failed to identify the source of the information used in making the adverse decision but also neglected to disclose the name and address of the consumer reporting agency ( CRA ) that provided the report. These omissions are direct violations of federal law, which mandates that consumers be informed of the sources and CRAs providing information that adversely affects their credit applications. My credit history spans over a decade, with an impeccable record of on-time payments across various trade references, both on my business credit profile and personal credit profile. This includes a flawless track record of never missing a single payment. Therefore, the claim of insufficient credit is unfounded and contradicts the information present in my credit reports ( false information ), which according to 28 U.S. Code 4101 is clear defamation of my character and also illegal.

Company Response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response

State: GA

Zip: 315XX

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-11-03

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 7800242

Date Received: 2023-11-03

Issue: Fees or interest

Subissue: Problem with fees

Consumer Complaint: I have a Care Credit account that I used to get some dental work done last summer, and I have been paying the minimum amount due every month on auto-pay. I did not look at the app to see my bill because I just assumed that my minimum payments were going toward my balance ( the minimum payment amount I am paying was the figure Care credit gave me not a figure I made up ), so I didn't check it. I went to see what the balance was and it is almost XXXX more them the amount I used for the dental work, because they are tacking on fees every month. One fee is for card security which I never set up, and the other is an interest charge on purchases, but I have not made purchases, they are charging me an interest charge on previous interest charges. I got care credit almost 15 years ago when I had dental work done. My dentist 's receptionist is the person who filled out the application, so I never saw the application nor was any of their caveats explained to me at the time other than the fact that it was going to absorb the cost of the service. I could pay it off over time, so the initial application was never actually seen by me, and the way it was explained to me is that that was a totally normal way of applying for this service. Jump to last summer I needed to up my limit for the dental work which was done via the app and again there wasn't any thing that fully explained how they were going to be using the fees or that they would be charging me fees that would exceed the monthly amount that they set up as the minimum payment. My minimum payment is {$100.00} and the fees are XXXX for interest on purchases ( again there have not been any purchases just them charging interest on their own interest charges ) and a security fee that I never requested or signed up for that is apparently XXXX for every XXXX I owe so it is up to XXXX now. Just those 2 fees alone exceed the minimum due amount, which again they set. I feel this is deeply predatory, and evidently so do MANY other people as a quick google search will show the MANY court cases and grievances other people have with Care Credit,

Company Response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response

State: PA

Zip: 19063

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-11-03

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 7800096

Date Received: 2023-11-03

Issue: Advertising and marketing, including promotional offers

Subissue: Confusing or misleading advertising about the credit card

Consumer Complaint: To whom it ay concern : I purchased XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX and I was told that it was a two year interest free purchase. After paying my monthly payments of {$200.00} per month ( XXXX XXXX ) for 24 months with a total of {$4800.00} paid, I was insure that the interest payment would not be applied if the monthly payments were satisfied. I received my first bill XXXX indicating that the interest occurred payment was due. The bill I received after the initial purchase was for the interest owed on this purchase. I never received a monthly bill or email about the terms, or the remaining payments before interest would be applied. I would have paid for this purchase in full if I was notified. I believe this company purposely ignored billing me the itemized statements. Thank you for your help ( I have attached the paperwork needed to substantiate this claim. Kind regards, XXXX XXXX

Company Response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response

State: FL

Zip: 34110

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-11-03

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 7799293

Date Received: 2023-11-03

Issue: Problem with a purchase shown on your statement

Subissue: Credit card company isn't resolving a dispute about a purchase on your statement

Consumer Complaint: I just noticed that each month on the Care Credit card statement there is a charge of {$160.00} for XXXX XXXX. I asked the card company what this was and they said it was an optional service that was offered by another company. They gave me the telephone number to call. I spoke with a representative, XXXX, who said that this service was initiated when we first applied for the card and it was approved electronically. I requested that proof of this application for this service be supplied and she said she could not email it, that it will be mailed in XXXX business days. When I asked what we should do if we don't get it she said to call back and request again. I demanded that this service be immediately terminated as it was not authorized. She continued to say that it was a part of the application submitted. There is no way that we would have signed up for this and everything I have read shows that it is a deceptive practice imbedded in the application that many people fall prey to.

Company Response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response

State: CA

Zip: 93555

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-11-03

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 7798702

Date Received: 2023-11-04

Issue: Improper use of your report

Subissue: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize

Consumer Complaint: ALL XXXX CREDIT BREAU SHOW INQUIRES THAT I DID NOT REQUEST, I NEED THEM DELETED. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company Response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response

State: TX

Zip: 78223

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-11-04

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 7798036

Date Received: 2023-11-04

Issue: Advertising and marketing, including promotional offers

Subissue: Confusing or misleading advertising about the credit card

Consumer Complaint: On XX/XX/ I made a purchase of mens clothing totaling {$240.00}. The cashier ( # XXXX ) informed me that I could save 10 % of that total if I signed up for the TJ Maxx rewards card. I clearly told her No.. that sounds like a credit card. and that I didnt want/ need any hard inquiries on my credit file. The cashier assured me that it wasnt, and that it would only be a soft pull on my credit. I then asked to view the paperwork to ensure that what she said was true she stated that there was no paperwork and proceeded to ask for my i.d . I, naively, went to my car to retrieve my drivers license and handed them to her. After returning home and viewing my credit report online, I see that I have a new hard inquiry on my file.

Company Response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response

State: NC

Zip: 28120

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-11-04

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 7797881

Date Received: 2023-11-04

Issue: Getting a credit card

Subissue: Card opened without my consent or knowledge

Consumer Complaint: On XXXX I traveled to JC Penny to pay {$1000.00} towards my {$1400.00} balance. I was so excited that I was finally making progress towards paying my credit card off. The clerk was happy for me as well, after making the {$1000.00} cash payment I left JC Penny feeling happy. It was after I checked my email that day that my smile vanished in an instance. That email was from Synchrony Bank whom I've filed a complaint against in 2014. This recent email stated I had not paid my JC Penny credit card and that I was being charged a late fee. Livid I immediately contacted Synchrony bank, I was given the runaround by several agents. I was told the {$1000.00} payment went towards my Master Card. I was shocked to say the least because I never applied for any Master Card with JC Penny. Synchrony bank opened a Master Card in my name without my permission. As a former victim of Identity theft I am very, very hurt by Synchrony banks action. This situation has caused me a tremendous amount of stress. it is my opinion that I am being discriminated against because of my race. I am very, very hurt by the discriminatory business practices by Synchrony bank, I would like this company to be investigated for stealing my identity and opening up a Master Card without my knowledge. I want answers

Company Response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response

State: CA

Zip: XXXXX

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-11-04

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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