AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY


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"Products" offered by AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY with at least one, but usually more complaints:

Bank account or service - (CD) Certificate of deposit
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
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 - Payroll card
Credit card or prepaid card - Store credit card
Credit card or prepaid card - Student prepaid 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
Debt collection - Credit card
Debt collection - Credit card debt
Debt collection - I do not know
Debt collection - Mortgage
Debt collection - Mortgage debt
Debt collection - Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
Debt collection - Other debt
Debt collection - Payday loan 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 fixed mortgage
Mortgage - Conventional home mortgage
Mortgage - Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC)
Mortgage - Other mortgage
Other financial service - Foreign currency exchange
Other financial service - Money order
Other financial service - Refund anticipation check
Other financial service - Traveler’s/Cashier’s checks
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, personal loan, or advance loan - Installment loan
Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan - Other advances of future income
Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan - Personal line of credit
Prepaid card - Electronic Benefit Transfer / EBT card
Prepaid card - General purpose card
Prepaid card - General-purpose prepaid card
Prepaid card - Gift card
Prepaid card - Gift or merchant card
Prepaid card - Government benefit card
Prepaid card - Government benefit payment card
Prepaid card - ID prepaid card
Prepaid card - Mobile wallet
Prepaid card - Other special purpose card
Prepaid card - Payroll card
Prepaid card - Transit card
Student loan - Non-federal student loan
Student loan - Private student loan
Vehicle loan or lease - Loan

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Complaint ID: 6421233

Date Received: 2023-01-10

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: {$120.00} XXXX XXXX, 2022 was the transaction date. Reference number : XXXX This was for advertisement on XXXX i never agreed to. I agreed to {$300.00} free advertisement for XXXX month ( i called at XXXX month mark to cancel ), and it over charged me for extra items i did not agree to in the first month. I tried to call XXXX they said they would refund me but never did, I reached out to them again and no one there seems to be able to help. I would like my {$120.00} refunded asap to my american express card ending in XXXX

Company Response:

State: FL

Zip: 33141

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-01-10

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 6420633

Date Received: 2023-01-11

Issue: Getting a credit card

Subissue: Card opened as result of identity theft or fraud

Consumer Complaint: someone opened a credit card in my name at American Express and XXXX XXXX XXXX in my name fraudulent and I have called American Express and XXXX XXXX XXXX several times and told them I live in XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX and to please closed these fraudulent account in my name. They never did and now its showing on my credit file as fraud. I have filed a police report and FTC Report and lawsuit for Senior Abuse with the local XXXX XXXX in XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company Response:

State: SC

Zip: 294XX

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-01-11

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 6420453

Date Received: 2023-01-11

Issue: Getting a credit card

Subissue: Card opened as result of identity theft or fraud

Consumer Complaint: I tried applying for a credit card with Amex and they sent me a denial letter stating they couldn't approve me an account because they've previously closed my account. I've never opened an account with them

Company Response:

State: FL

Zip: 33712

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-01-11

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 6420047

Date Received: 2023-01-11

Issue: Closing an account

Subissue: Funds not received from closed account

Consumer Complaint: XX/XX/XXXX submitted paperwork to close deceased parents ' account and have funds come to estate. Won't let you do anything electronic, will only mail the check! XX/XX/XXXX XXXX closed account and sent me letter stating check coming in mail to follow in " XXXX XXXX XXXX days. '' No check arrives, so I call on XX/XX/XXXX and am told I have to call when it has been XXXX to XXXX business days from the check being mailed ( which they can't tell me when it was mailed, just that account was closed XX/XX/XXXX ). XX/XX/XXXX still no check, so I call and am told by " XXXX '' that it has to be XXXX days, which is a lie, and she was very uncooperative, so I tried to contact a supervisor but the hold time was too long. Call back at XXXX pm and on hold for XXXX minutes waiting for an agent, then disconnected. Call back again, same hold process, finally talk to someone semi-competent who gets the account number then boom - disconnected again. It is like a ploy to wear you down. Call again, finally get " some '' help ( total phone call this time is XXXX minutes- just ridiculous! ). Told the check was actually cut XX/XX/XXXX and now all they can do is send me an Indemnity Form to fill out ... by MAIL. Again, the method by which the first check was lost. I have my doubts there ever was a check sent as all this runaround means XXXX makes money off the funds while we wait. So I have to wait for this form to come in the mail ( whatXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX days I suppose ), then return it, then maybe they will deign to mail me another check... which is ridiculous as no one else sends XXXX digit ( near $ quarter XXXX ) via the US mail. They give you no other option, and they don't care if you wait forever as they still have the money ( long as no one cashes the " lost '' check ) and continue to make money off it. All a racket to put money in their pockets.

Company Response:

State: WA

Zip: 98671

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-01-11

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 6419061

Date Received: 2023-01-10

Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed

Subissue: Debt is not yours

Consumer Complaint: My XXXX XXXX took a XXXX XXXX took a XXXX dollar credit card out under my maiden name ( XXXX XXXX ) without my permission. He somehow went over the XXXX dollar limit. When we got a divorce he signed court documents stating he accepted this debt. I sent this to American Express in XXXX after they sent me a notice that they were going to sue me. They havent responded after talking with them 3 times and 2 emails. Its still on my credit report.

Company Response:

State: CA

Zip: 953XX

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-01-10

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 6417880

Date Received: 2023-01-09

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: To Whom It May Concern, I booked a reservation to rent a vehicle thru XXXX ; the actual car rental company was XXXX, and XXXX is brokerage company. The amount was {$350.00} charged to my American Express on XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX for vehicle rental for the first week of XX/XX/2022. When I called XXXX to confirm our reservation prior to departure to XXXX, XXXX from XXXX, I was told that my reservation cancelled. So I had to rent/book a vehicle with another car rental company. Nevertheless, XXXX still charged me for {$350.00} When I called American Express to dispute the transaction after I got back from my trip to XXXX in XX/XX/2022, I was told by American Express that I have to try to resolve the issue directly with the XXXX. I took advice from American Express and I attempted to reach out to XXXX multiple times ; unfortunately, it did/does not have valid email or XXXX number for billing department and/or public relation so I could dispute myself with XXXX As the negative result from XXXX, I reached out the American Express 4-5 times, to dispute the transaction ; unfortunately, the American Express refused to help me with the issue because the transaction has been over 60-day window. I wasn't aware such a law that required a dispute must be submitted in writing within 60-day. Moreover, the reason it is over 60-day window because I took advice from the American Express to dispute by myself. I am exhausted with all the options ; thus, I am reaching to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) regarding this matter and hope the Agency can help me with the issue. Thank you in advance for your help and time.

Company Response:

State: CO

Zip: 802XX

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-01-09

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 6417047

Date Received: 2023-01-09

Issue: Advertising and marketing, including promotional offers

Subissue: Confusing or misleading advertising about the credit card

Consumer Complaint: XX/XX/XXXX i was pre-approved by American Express XXXX XXXX XXXX American Express product card. XX/XX/2022 I received a letter from American Express Customer Care stating we regret we were unable to approve your application. After being pre-approved for XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX American Express card on XX/XX/XXXX in the American Express portal. Ref : XXXX. I received a denial letter stating false information into why i was denied after they tapped into my open ended credit plan. This false and misleading actions and information has brought XXXX and XXXX into my life. The reason for denial is undermining my confidence and taking advantage of me by misleading me to give them my social and denying me by discrimination. i have uploaded the letter that was sent out to American Express and their response did not have anything related to Ref : XXXX. Amex has completely ignored my affidavit that was sent out to them through certified mail regarding the false promotion, misrepresentation and defamation of character actions they have performed.

Company Response:

State: CA

Zip: XXXXX

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-01-09

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 6416197

Date Received: 2023-01-09

Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed

Subissue: Debt was result of identity theft

Consumer Complaint: My ex-husband, when we were separated, used my information to obtain credit cards and use some of my long standing cards. This continued for several months after the divorce was finalized before I realized what was happening. I have disputed these charges with the credit card companies, but they refuse to remove them from my credit profile and have allowed debt collectors to purchase some of the debt. I need these derogatory accounts removed from my credit profile and association with my name. Thank you.

Company Response:

State: NY

Zip: 10012

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-01-09

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 6415993

Date Received: 2023-01-09

Issue: Fees or interest

Subissue: Problem with fees

Consumer Complaint: Related to Amex XXXX account ending in XXXX Amex pressures consumers to enroll in XXXX XXXX XXXX. I was told by multiple reps over the last XXXX months to enroll. They encourage with a no interest offer. I enrolled because they badger me so often and tell me that as long as I pay my balance in full I won't pay any interest ( lie ). I then realized in the beginning of XXXX that I was in fact charged interest because they just made my statement balance due as XXXX} and they put all my purchases in a special XXXX XXXX XXXX balance that incurs interest. Fine. No problem I get they're trying to make money even if I think it's morally wrong I don't decide things. So I call and I explain the situation and have XXXX XXXX XXXX turned off and ask for the fee to be refunded. They say they'll do it. Great. But then I check my balance again today and XXXX XXXX XXXX another XXXX XXXX XXXX fee even though I paid my balance in full. Now this is just XXXX. I will call again but deceptive marketing is XXXX thing. This is XXXX. If I'm being treated this way and I'm fully comfortable calling and making a fuss I can't imagine how they're treating XXXX and XXXX income people that don't feel as comfortable calling and speaking with a large fortune XXXX company. We need to hold these companies accountable and Amex has gotten away with stuff like this for too long.

Company Response:

State: NY

Zip: 10065

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-01-09

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 6415390

Date Received: 2023-01-09

Issue: Opening an account

Subissue: Didn't receive terms that were advertised

Consumer Complaint: American Express sent me an invite to sign up for a business checking account with a sign up bonus of XXXX XXXX Reward Points sometime before XX/XX/2022. I started to fill out the application but I never hit the submit button and just closed my browser and decided against it. On XX/XX/2022, I saw the sign up bonus went up by XXXX to XXXX points. I went into the American Express web site and click on a link with the XXXXXXXX XXXX sign up bonus, I filled out everything and met all the requirements for the bonus. However, American Express only credited me with XXXXXXXX XXXX bonus points. They claimed that I started the application with a link that only qualified for XXXX XXXX points even I never submitted that application. And they refuse to credit me with the missing XXXX points even I submitted the application under a link I clicked on their web site that clearly stated the bonus was for XXXX points.

Company Response:

State: CA

Zip: 94555

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-01-09

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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