AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY


If you believe a complaint deserves more attention hit the up arrow, or hit the down arrow if you find it less important.
"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

Select another page to read more about how -real people- receive -real harm- from these banks, credit bureaus, and others.
Complaint ID: 5386298

Date Received: 2022-03-30

Issue: Improper use of your report

Subissue: Reporting company used your report improperly

Consumer Complaint: I was informed today that the American Express Company changed the address on the corporate card of my former employer of whom I left in XXXX of XXXX. They did this without my permission. I asked them only to send me copies of back bills so that I could make fraud charges for expenses made after my retirement. They had no right to do this. I phoned them again on XX/XX/XXXX and said I did not " request this change. '' After speaking with two agents, they refused to do anything

Company Response:

State: NJ

Zip: 07103

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2022-03-30

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


Want more visibility for this complaint, upvote it. Less, downvote it. :)
Complaint ID: 5386288

Date Received: 2022-03-30

Issue: Closing your account

Subissue: Company closed your account

Consumer Complaint: I opened an American Express platinum credit card on XXXX XX/XX/XXXX. On XXXX XX/XX/XXXX the card did not work at XXXX XXXX gas station in the morning and then again on XXXX XXXX a day later.There was no intimation from the company either by phone, text or email regarding the cause of declination. Please note this card has annual membership fee of {$550.00} which is THE HIGHEST fee in credit card category. A reasonable consumer can expect a superior service experience when paying highest fees. When I called to express my displeasure at being denied simple transactions the employees could not give any satisfactory reasoning. I was charged {$550.00} annual membership fee in XX/XX/XXXX, the company states that the annual membership is refundable within 30 days of opening. In XX/XX/XXXX, company sent me a letter stating that the account is cancelled because of abusive behavior on my part, they kept my {$550.00} fees plus {$1100.00} worth of points that I had accrued. They further blacklisted me from all American Express products. I am a XXXX XXXX was attending to XXXX XXXX XXXX patients during XXXX XXXX have attempted to work with them, but no success. My consumer rights and first amendment rights stand violated, need CFPB help.

Company Response:

State: MI

Zip: 48309

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2022-03-30

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


Want more visibility for this complaint, upvote it. Less, downvote it. :)
Complaint ID: 5386039

Date Received: 2022-03-30

Issue: Opening an account

Subissue: Account opened as a result of fraud

Consumer Complaint: My x husband opened credit card with my name using my name and XXXX and maxed out the card and now I am paying in order tonot destroy my credit score

Company Response:

State: CA

Zip: 90027

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2022-03-30

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


Want more visibility for this complaint, upvote it. Less, downvote it. :)
Complaint ID: 5385966

Date Received: 2022-03-30

Issue: Other features, terms, or problems

Subissue: Problem with rewards from credit card

Consumer Complaint: Once again Amex tries to XXXX XXXX theyre paying customers. I opened my AMEX XXXX card XXXX XXXX XXXX The card had a welcome bonus of XXXX points after {$6000.00} spend in 6 months, and 10x the points for restaurant and small business purchases. Ive been tracking all of my points every month because I was scammed out of points before for my gold card. I even track the bonus spend by multiplying my purchases to check in the bonus points rewarded. I discovered that none of my XXXX orders which qualifies for restaurant bonus ( confirmed with 2 membership rewards customer service reps, and 2 membership rewards supervisors ) were being rewarded to my card. I called in early XXXX to file a claim and provided the agent with every XXXX transaction date and amount. The claim was closed without my points rewarded and no one can tell me why since it qualifies and I wasnt rewarded it. Ive been going back and fourth promised numerous callbacks I never received. I then tried calling back today to check on the status to be ran around in circles blindly transferred. Im owed over XXXX bonus points for my XXXX transactions since I got the card and Amex is refusing to honor their welcome bonus that was confirmed on numerous occasions I shouldve gotten my bonus points for.

Company Response:

State: OH

Zip: 44120

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2022-03-30

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


Want more visibility for this complaint, upvote it. Less, downvote it. :)
Complaint ID: 5385569

Date Received: 2022-03-30

Issue: Getting a credit card

Subissue: Application denied

Consumer Complaint: On numerous occasions American Express denied me credit and that's a violation of the equal opportunity credit act ( ECOA ). I gave American Express my social security number and I didn't get just compensation. This has been going on since XXXX to XXXX and I have evidence of this discrimination that I will provide. The equal credit opportunity act say that American Express can't make a decision base on my ability to pay back and that's just what they did.The Equal Credit Opportunity Act ( ECOA ) is federal civil rights law that prevents lenders from discriminating against credit applicants based on factors unrelated to their ability to repay. I have been discriminated against and American Express needs to remedy these situations ASAP.

Company Response:

State: IL

Zip: 604XX

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2022-03-30

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


Want more visibility for this complaint, upvote it. Less, downvote it. :)
Complaint ID: 5384057

Date Received: 2022-03-30

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: On XX/XX/2021, i tried to purchase a gift card for XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX for my family who were visiting XXXX, i got an error from the American Express that transaction was unsuccessful. Tried again same error. So my family came back on XX/XX/XXXX. After couple of days i saw a charge on my account that was processed and initiated on XX/XX/2021. After that i tried disputing it and as usual they rejected the claims by forwarding me some fake documentation from the company and when i compliant about it to their executive team no action from them as well. Amount was XXXX $

Company Response:

State: NY

Zip: 10305

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2022-03-30

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


Want more visibility for this complaint, upvote it. Less, downvote it. :)
Complaint ID: 5383354

Date Received: 2022-03-29

Issue: Advertising and marketing, including promotional offers

Subissue: Didn't receive advertised or promotional terms

Consumer Complaint: I signed up for a credit card with American Express in XXXX of 2021 based on a welcome offer of XXXX membership rewards points. I clicked the link in the email when signing up so there should not have been any issue in applying the offer. I received confirmation, approval, and the cards quickly. I quickly spent the required money to trigger the welcome offer but only received XXXX membership rewards points. I contacted customer service in early XXXX and advised the mistake. I was told that this was an easy fix and would be applied within 2 billing cycles. 2 billing cycles came and went and I followed up again. This time I was told that it was not addressed and they would need 10 additional days to review, they also requested that I upload documentation of the welcome offer, which I did immediately. 10 days passed and I reached out again, I was told that the issue was not resolved and I would need to wait an additional 2 billing cycles. I escalated the issue to a manager and said they are requesting a rush but it would take minimum 3-5 additional days but up to 2 billing cycles. They advised originally that closed the claim because there was no documentation despite never being asked for it. I got no notification of the same and was even told that amex does not have any obligation to respond to these types of inquiries. They even informed me they have. I told them that was unacceptable and I have paid all my required fees timely and they need to honor their end of the bargain. They advised there was nothing that they could do. Even after spending hours trying to get this issue resolved I have no faith that this issue will be handled. It is a simple bait and switch by a major global company, and it is extremely disappointing after being a customer for 10+ years

Company Response:

State: OR

Zip: 97217

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2022-03-29

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


Want more visibility for this complaint, upvote it. Less, downvote it. :)
Complaint ID: 5382090

Date Received: 2022-03-29

Issue: Getting a credit card

Subissue: Application denied

Consumer Complaint: I was 100 % discriminated against and the law was BROKEN!!! On XX/XX/2022 I used my credit card as defined under 15 us 1602 ( a ) ( I ) to extend myself credit through your company and I was denied. On XX/XX/2022 I received an adverse action email from your company attempting to explain why I was denied. This was clear as day an act of discrimination pursuant to 15 usc 1691 ( a ) ( 3 ). I in good faith exercised my right to extend credit as a consumer, and a creditor and I was denied for NO specific reason. You also violated federal law and you will be held civilly and criminally liable because you violated 15 usc 1602 ( a ) ( p ) you used my credit card with no apparent authority, and I the cardholder and consumer received no benefit. You are now civilly and criminally liable under : 1.15 Usc 1611 2.15 US 1640 3.15 usc 1691e I am appalled at these laws being broken by a company with the reputation that you have!

Company Response:

State: MS

Zip: 38637

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2022-03-29

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


Want more visibility for this complaint, upvote it. Less, downvote it. :)
Complaint ID: 5381914

Date Received: 2022-03-29

Issue: Problem getting a card or closing an account

Subissue: Trouble closing card

Consumer Complaint: For the last 2 months I have received emails about a prepaid card from XXXX with the last 4 digits Card ending in XXXX. I do not now nor have I ever had this card. I have gone to every link on the email to try to reach someone and all I get are recorded messages. I went to their contract us section and the give XXXX numbers for American Express ( XXXX ) and XXXX but both the phone numbers are recorded messages. I have listed to all the messages and not one of them ever allows me to talk to a person. One mentions XXXX XXXX bank then goes on to mention what sounds like " XXXX '' money and then a little later talks about XXXX. I have tried to get an address for them but have yet to get one. I need to get this account closed and out of my name as it is fraudulent and not mine. I did not apply for it.

Company Response:

State: NV

Zip: XXXXX

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2022-04-19

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


Want more visibility for this complaint, upvote it. Less, downvote it. :)
Complaint ID: 5381528

Date Received: 2022-03-29

Issue: Getting a credit card

Subissue: Card opened as result of identity theft or fraud

Consumer Complaint: XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX texas opened an american express card under my business ein XXXX. I contacted the fraud department and they wont do anything. This will affect my business credit profile. my email is XXXX XXXX

Company Response:

State: IL

Zip: 629XX

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2022-03-29

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


Want more visibility for this complaint, upvote it. Less, downvote it. :)
Select another page to read more about how -real people- receive -real harm- from these banks, credit bureaus, and others.