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: 7896880

Date Received: 2023-11-23

Issue: Improper use of your report

Subissue: Reporting company used your report improperly

Consumer Complaint: I see this company on my credit report and its causing damage to me and my family members. I never opted in to have my information shared. " According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act 15 USC 1681 section 602 a states\n '' There is a need to insure that consumer reporting agencies exercise their grave responsibilities with fairness, impartiality, and a respect for the consumer 's right to privacy. '' XXXX and XXXX are consumer reporting agencies and I am the Consumer. I have the right to make sure my private information isn't shared which is backed by 15 USC 6801 which states '' It is the policy of the Congress that each financial institution has an affirmative and continuing obligation to respect the privacy of its customers and to protect the security and confidentiality of those customers ' nonpublic personal information. '' ( Furnisher of information to credit agencies ) is a financial institution by definition under that title. 15 USC\n1681 section 604 a section 2 states that " In general Subject to subsection ( c ), any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report under the following circumstances and no other : in acordance with the written instructions of the consumer to whom it relates. '' ( Furnisher of information to credit agencies ) the financial institution and the Consumer reporting agencies XXXX and XXXX do not have my consent to furnish this information and they surely do not have my written consent. Any and all consent to XXXX, XXXX, ( Furnisher of information to credit agencies ) whether it be verbal, non-verbal, written, implied or otherwise is revoked. 15 USC 6802 ( b ) ( c ) states that " A financial institution may not disclose nonpublic personal information to a nonaffiliated third party unless the consumer is given an explanation of how the consumer can exercise that nondisclosure option. '' ( Furnisher of information to credit agencies ) Never informed me of my right to exercise my nondisclosure option. Not only that 15\nUSC 1681C ( a ) ( 5 ) states '' Except as autorized under subsection ( b ), no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information Any other adverse item of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than seven years. '' This account is an adverse item they are reporting again without my permission which is against the law. 15 U.S. Code 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A states " A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate. 15 U.S. Code 1681e states '' Every consumer reporting agency shall maintain reasonable procedures designed to avoid violations of section 1681c of this title and to limit the furnishing of consumer reports to the purposes listed under section 1681b of this title. '' XXXX and XXXX are not maintaining reasonable procedures. Also 12 CFR 1016.7 states that " A consumer may exercise the right to opt out at any time. '' I am opting out of your reporting services.

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

State: FL

Zip: 33647

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-11-23

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 7895214

Date Received: 2023-11-23

Issue: Closing your account

Subissue: Company closed your account

Consumer Complaint: Received an digital letter on XX/XX/22 from Sybchrony Bank stating that they are closing my account due to credit worthiness even though I have never been late and have paid the balance off in full. Whereas my friend, who is white, has been delinquent for over XXXX months and to this day he has not received a letter of closure. Why then would they close the account of a good standing individual and not the one paying their bills? They did the thing to my Lowes account last month even though I paid it on time and rarely was late. This is discrimination.

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

State: TN

Zip: 38053

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-11-23

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 7894660

Date Received: 2023-11-23

Issue: Incorrect information on your report

Subissue: Information is incorrect

Consumer Complaint: My charge date on the possession charge is incorrect. It should be XX/XX/2017

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

State: KY

Zip: 42701

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-11-23

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 7894214

Date Received: 2023-11-23

Issue: Fees or interest

Subissue: Problem with fees

Consumer Complaint: All my cards with them were updated with a new payment alternative. Then today I received a notice of payment bounced. They charged me {$30.00} late fee. I went online and found this account was the only one of three that the proper payment method was missing. I input the new payment information again. Paid the payment amount. I still am unable to delete the now defunct old payment method. I did call but after being in a vicious voice menu and after connecting me to customer service was I notified they were closed. Not only that for days this payment was showing as made. Is their system this unsecure?

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

State: FL

Zip: 344XX

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-11-23

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 7893917

Date Received: 2023-11-22

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 was charged for a service I was suppose to get XX/XX/23 in XXXX of this month of {$520.00}. The vendor did not provide me service. As I had paid for her to come to me and do my hair and make up. She was not able to do this because her car broke down. I was alone with XXXX kids XXXX who has a XXXXXXXX XXXX I did not feel safe traveling to her home, she said she worked out of her home, not a business alone with kids and a child with a XXXX XXXX On the contract I paid {$150.00} extra for her to travel to me and she was not able to this due to her car issues. This was a breach of contract.

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

State: WA

Zip: 98335

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-11-30

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 7891946

Date Received: 2023-11-23

Issue: Other features, terms, or problems

Subissue: Other problem

Consumer Complaint: Subject : Formal Complaint Against Synchrony Bank for Unjust Account Closure To Whom It May Concern at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, I am writing to file a formal complaint against Synchrony Bank for what I believe to be an unfair and unjust closure of my account. This action has caused me considerable distress and inconvenience, and I seek your assistance in addressing this matter. Background of the Issue : Recently, Synchrony Bank decided to close my account Paypal Credit Account citing XXXX returned payments as the reason. However, the circumstances surrounding XXXX of these incidents have not been adequately considered by the bank. For the payment in question, I had sufficient funds in my bank account at the time of transaction. Unfortunately, due to an error outside of my control, the payment was initially returned. I took immediate action to rectify this situation and successfully completed the payment shortly after being informed of the error. This was a one-time incident caused by factors beyond my financial control, and not indicative of my financial responsibility or history with the bank. Concerns and Request for Action : Unfair Treatment : The decision to close my account based on this single incident seems disproportionately harsh and fails to consider my history as a responsible customer. Lack of Adequate Communication : The bank did not provide me with a sufficient opportunity to explain or rectify the situation before taking such a drastic step. Impact on Financial Standing : This action by Synchrony Bank has negatively impacted my financial standing and has caused undue stress and inconvenience. I request the CFPB 's intervention to : Conduct a thorough investigation into the matter. Ensure fair treatment and consideration of the circumstances from Synchrony Bank. Facilitate communication between myself and Synchrony Bank to find a reasonable resolution. I have attached relevant documentation to support my claim, including records of the transaction in question and correspondence with Synchrony Bank. I appreciate the CFPB 's commitment to protecting consumers and hope for a prompt and fair resolution to this issue. Please do not hesitate to contact me for any further information or clarification needed. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Sincerely, XXXX XXXX

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

State: FL

Zip: 336XX

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-11-23

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 7891272

Date Received: 2023-11-23

Issue: Fees or interest

Subissue: Problem with fees

Consumer Complaint: 1. Missing paper bill. I knew i had a payment due and kept waiting for it to arrive in the mail. When i called customer service, it was very difficult to get an agent on the line. The auto system stated my next payment was due next month, with no mention of missed payment or past due amount, purposely leading me to believe nothing was amiss and no mention of fees and interest charged 2. The previous month, I sent a paper check way before due date, and payment was not processed until after past due with fees and interest Therefore 2 months in a row i was charged due to their delay in processing paper payment, and them not sending paper bill. I have impeccable history in paying other cards timely month after month for years, so this is not user error. Lastly their automated system is deliberately misleading portraying next payment due on the regular due date, with no mention of overdue amounts

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

State: ME

Zip: 046XX

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-11-23

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 7890651

Date Received: 2023-11-23

Issue: Closing your account

Subissue: Company closed your account

Consumer Complaint: XX/XX/2023 Care Credit- Synchrony Bank XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX PA XXXX Re : Dispute of Electronic Fund Transfer To Whom it May Concern, I am writing to dispute the closure of my Care Credit account, which was related to electronic fund transfer ( EFT ) transactions that were deemed Non-Sufficient Funds ( NSF ) incidents. I believe that the account closure may not be in accordance with the Electronic Fund Transfer Act ( EFTA ) - 15 U.S.C. 1693, which establishes consumer rights and protections concerning electronic transactions. Under the EFTA, consumers have certain rights and protections regarding electronic fund transfers, including the right to dispute transactions. I believe that the following aspects of the EFTA may be relevant to my situation : EFTA Section 907 ( a ) : This section of the EFTA allows consumers to dispute unauthorized electronic fund transfers. While my transactions were not unauthorized, I have concerns about the circumstances surrounding the NSF incidents and the closure of my account. EFTA Section 903 ( b ) : The EFTA requires financial institutions, like Care Credit, to investigate and resolve disputes promptly. I would like to request a thorough investigation into the NSF transactions and the closure of my account to ensure that all relevant factors are considered. EFTA Section 904 ( c ) : This section states that a financial institution may not impose any liability on the consumer for an unauthorized electronic fund transfer unless the institution establishes that the consumer is liable. I believe there may be extenuating circumstances surrounding the NSF transactions that warrant further examination. I kindly request that Care Credit reevaluate the closure of my account in light of the EFTAs provisions and my rights as a consumer. I am willing to provide any necessary documentation or information to support my dispute and to assist in reaching a fair and equitable resolution. I value my relationship with Care Credit and would like to ensure that my rights under the EFTA are respected. Please consider this letter as a formal dispute of the account closure and the related electronic fund transfer incidents. I look forward to your prompt response and a timely resolution to this matter.

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

State: CA

Zip: 94513

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-11-23

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 7889208

Date Received: 2023-11-22

Issue: Incorrect information on your report

Subissue: Information belongs to someone else

Consumer Complaint: Synchrony/ Rooms to Go- ( XXXX ) open date XX/XX/XXXX reporting Limit {$1500.00} balance owed is {$0.00} reporting late payment, account has been closed Synchrony/Rooms to Go- ( XXXX and XXXX ) {$1800.00} credit limit, closed account opened XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX- open XX/XX/XXXX XXXX, XXXX and XXXX XXXX balance owed 0. XXXX. XXXX XXXX open date XX/XX/XXXX ; Balance owed {$1800.00} ( XXXX XXXX XXXX and XXXX ) XXXX. XXXX XXXX - XXXX {$1200.00}, day opened XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX reporting to XXXX I have disputed these accounts with each creditor. All accounts are stating paid as agreed but showing closed and negatively affecting my credit report showing inaccuracy. I have also asked them to remove all these accounts immediately from my credit report.

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

State: MD

Zip: 21075

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-11-22

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 7889013

Date Received: 2023-11-22

Issue: Getting a credit card

Subissue: Application denied

Consumer Complaint: I attempted to pre-qualify for a car care credit card through Synchrony Bank, but instead of a sift pull it did a hard pull. I wanted to pre-qualify so that I was not adding any hard pulls to my credit.

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

State: OK

Zip: 741XX

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-11-22

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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