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: 8304465

Date Received: 2024-02-07

Issue: Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly

Subissue: Talked to a third-party about your debt

Consumer Complaint: Third party collector from PayPal has been harassing me, my family members and friends. Discussing my personal finances and disclosing my personal sensitive information. Not considering the time of day, they contact me via mobile non stop, from different phone numbers. This is abuse and harassment. While picking up my kids from school, they harassed me, threatened me with legal actions while the kids were listening to this, after advising them of them listening and telling that I would call them back. Now my kids are scared and even asked me if Im in danger. The lady was rude, disrespectful, and very belligerent. Also, on XX/XX/year> they called my mother after hours and disclosed my personal information. Even after telling them that Im in a financial hardship and working towards remediation the situation.

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

State: NY

Zip: 10019

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2024-02-07

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8304309

Date Received: 2024-02-07

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 purchased a Refrigerator from Lowe 's using their store credit card. The first one the delivered did not work, so I returned it and they sent another one, which also didn't work. I decided to purchase a different model and was told I'd be refunded for the first fridge. I was also told they would refund me XXXX dollars on the third fridge, but instead they sent me a gift card. The Lowe 's Synchrony credit card company is charging me for both fridges. I have filed a dispute, which was denied. I appealed that decision, also denied. They credit card people tell me the merchant ( Lowe 's ) has not provided them any documentation on the return and I have to call them. When I call Lowe 's, they tell me I have to deal with Synchrony. this has been going on since XX/XX/.

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

State: PA

Zip: 17701

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2024-02-09

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8300483

Date Received: 2024-02-07

Issue: Incorrect information on your report

Subissue: Account information incorrect

Consumer Complaint: On XX/XX/year>, I scheduled payment, selecting the PAY IN FULL option via Belk website. I do not shop at this store often, so I pay my bill in full when I use my card. The amount was paid and deducted from my checking account, as arranged. I never received any further correspondence from Belk. Upon receiving an email from XXXX ( the credit reporting agency ) that my credit score dropped XXXX points due to non-payment, I found that Belk charged an after the fact interest amount of roughly {$6.00} and then charged an additional {$1.00} per month fee for XXXX and XXXX, but NEVER contacted me to pay these amounts. After 90 days they then turned this report over to the credit bureaus and have destroyed my perfect credit!! Once I was in contact with Belk, I paid the {$8.00}, but they are refusing to remove this erroneous statement ( 90 days past due ) from my credit report. I have since closed my Belk account. Had I know they could charge interest AFTER THE FACT, I would never have used this card.

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

State: GA

Zip: 310XX

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2024-02-07

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8298981

Date Received: 2024-02-08

Issue: Improper use of your report

Subissue: Reporting company used your report improperly

Consumer Complaint: Per the FCRA as a federally protected consumer. I am now opting out of any and all authorizations, I the consumer may have given you written, unwritten, verbal and non-verbal permission 15 USC 6802.

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

State: IL

Zip: 60660

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2024-02-08

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8297845

Date Received: 2024-02-07

Issue: Advertising and marketing, including promotional offers

Subissue: Confusing or misleading advertising about the credit card

Consumer Complaint: On XXXX XXXX, 2024, I was shopping at a JCPENNEY 'S store at a local shopping mall and was in line to check out the items I was ready to purchase. Upon checkout, the clerk offered me a thirty-five percent discount on my order. At no time did the checkout clerk reference the stipulations of said discount. I would like it to be known that my wife was the person making the purchase and I was called to the checkout counter for the transaction. The checkout clerk asked me for my license and date of birth and stated it was for the discount above, to which I obliged. After entering my information on the store 's payment machine, the clerk told me I would get a response in 10 business days. I asked her what this response was, and she replied, " They need more information regarding your credit report. '' I informed the clerk that I did not want a credit check performed, and the clerk told me it was not a credit check ; I was then alerted of the hard inquiry on my credit reports. As the clerk explained the discount, it was my understanding that this was to sign up for the store 's loyalty program and NOT a charge card. The exact name of the inquiry on my credit report is SYNCB/JC PENNEY PLCC ( Hotel and travel ). I did not and do not want this inquiry on my credit report, as I was led to believe this was for a loyalty program and not a charge card for the store. The clerk misled me.

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

State: MA

Zip: 01104

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2024-02-07

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8297762

Date Received: 2024-02-07

Issue: Fees or interest

Subissue: Problem with fees

Consumer Complaint: On XX/XX/XXXX, Care Credit charged me a late fee of {$30.00} to my credit card account, after i didn't pay on the due date. I made my payment XXXX XXXX, XXXX. Then on XX/XX/XXXX, they charged me {$2.00} interest related to this same late fee. On XX/XX/XXXX, Care credit charged me {$35.00} late fee again. On XXXX XXXX, XXXX they charged me {$3.00} related this late fee. This time i did not pay my bill. The reason for the late fee and interest is based on an error in care credit system. I am signed up to receive Push notifications ( i have the app on my phone ) and email notification to let me know that my bill is due. I NEVER receive the notices, and therefore I've been late 3 times in a row. That's never happened and I've been with this company for about 5 years. There system isn't doing what it is supposed to do, and therefor it is an error on there behalf.

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

State: WI

Zip: 53209

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2024-02-07

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8297459

Date Received: 2024-02-07

Issue: Getting a credit card

Subissue: Application denied

Consumer Complaint: On XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX I applied in store for a TJX Credit Card and was denied. Sychrony bank to issue with a previous store credit card for Sam 's Club. Please refer to compliant CFPB XXXX XXXX. As requested by XXXX XXXX Senior Specialist Corporate Consumer Relations Synchrony Bank I submitted a letter from XXXX XXXX XXXX to Sychrony on XX/XX/XXXX. I had to continously resend this response letter to Sychrony bank since XX/XX/XXXX in XXXX, XXXX & XXXX of XXXX. In XX/XX/XXXX I was finally able to have confirmation from Sychrony Bank that they received the explanation from XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX and that they would send a request to all 3 credit bureaus to remove the Closed Account of Sam 's Club from my report so that I would be able to re-apply for the TJX credit card. It is very important to me to receive this card because TJX Inc. is my XXXX XXXXXXXX However again I received a letter from Sychrony Financial about that Sam 's Club Credit card on XX/XX/XXXX that they had closed my Sam 's Club account due to : Possible reasons for this decision may include, but are not limited to, a lack of recent activity, account upgrade, delinquencies, or the use of a Credit Consumer Counseling Service. I don't understand why they sent this letter, since I did comply with their request to prove that the assumed NSF they received for two payments was through no fault of mine. I believe that Sychrony Financial is acting discrimatory towards me. I have not failed to have sufficient funds available for any payments to themXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX has Justily taken ownership in their fault to release funds for payment. I have a credit rating of A+ and score over XXXX with XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX I have received a Credit Card from XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX with a limit of {$7500.00} I also received a XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX with a limite of {$9500.00} I have XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX as well. All used responsibly and providing 0 % interest rates. I have not used a Credit Consumer Counseling Service and I have no deliquencies. I did not have any deliquencies with Sychrony Financial either. They were always paid on time and my credit report reflected this. Sychrony Financial is discrimating against me personally soley over two additional payment attempts to pay-off the balance of my credit card and XXXXXXXX XXXX Defaulted and accepted responsibility for that action in writing. Which is what Sychrony required in their answer to the complaint mentioned above. I need them to honor their word, and stop blocking me from my application for a TJX Inc Credit Card.

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

State: PA

Zip: 17408

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2024-02-13

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8296307

Date Received: 2024-02-06

Issue: Closing your account

Subissue: Company closed your account

Consumer Complaint: I was a JCPenney Synchrony Bank customer since XXXX. I was a good customer and ALWAYS paid my bill. I had fraud charges on the card and reported it in XX/XX/XXXX and they disconnected my account and I decided to go with another company for my new card. I have had a few issues with fraud but mostly Customer Service with JCPenney. I had not rec 'd my refund of - {$71.00}, so I called them again on XX/XX/XXXX. During this call I was told by the rep ( XXXX I believe around XXXX ) I would not receive my refund until I requested to receive it!?! He submitted the request and said 7 to 15 days and I should have the refund. I advised if I had not rec 'd by XX/XX/XXXX to call back. Today, XX/XX/XXXX, I still have no refund! So, I called them and escalated 3 times ( XXXX, XXXX, XXXX, have to wait 7 business days for a call back from XXXX 's XXXX ). My question is how long do I have to keep waiting 7 to 15 days for them to process and mail a check? How much interest will I be receiving on my money they have had for over 4 months? If a customer doesn't pay on time they have a fee to pay! Why is their customer service so poor? Why does their automated system force you to enter your whole SS # when you don't have an acct with them before you get a rep? I am past irate with them but do not think I am asking too much!

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

State: MS

Zip: XXXXX

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2024-02-06

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8295980

Date Received: 2024-02-04

Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed

Subissue: Debt is not yours

Consumer Complaint: I opened a XXXX XXXX credit card and after XXXX weeks I asked them if the card can be used everywhere and the agent told me no so I told him to close the account that's what he did. After a month, I received a bill for {$89.00} automatically. I let them know that I didn't use anything to get a bill, they reassured me that the account is closed, after XXXX months with a closed account I receive a bill {$160.00} I called again following the hold it went up to {$360.00} and until the month of XXXX where I received a bill for {$1300.00} and I am really confused and they report me and take down my credit and I argued, without further action after that I argued for the second time and they let me know that I had to use cart for online purchases and I even made a purchase in a store in mississippi but I never went and I was at sea. they say that I even received packages from my online purchases which I don't know. I don't know how you can use a card that is closed after XXXX weeks? how can I make a purchase in mississippi while at sea? Why would you want to charge me for something I didn't spend a cent on? the proof is that they say they sent me another card and that I used it during our exchanges. I asked how did you activate this card since I never had to spend or activate this new card and it was sent to my old address but I was no longer there. and I never asked them for a new card. in addition they opened a synchrony bank TJX account that I never requested to open and I don't understand why I am report after 6 months where we had resolved this problem? today, they are talking to me about scales of {$860.00} and why that is no longer {$1300.00}, a lot of irregularities. So help me because I don't know if we should go to court for this, I am ready to go because I won't know how to pay for something that I have never spent.

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

State: VA

Zip: 23518

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2024-02-06

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8295604

Date Received: 2024-02-06

Issue: Getting a credit card

Subissue: Problem getting a working replacement card

Consumer Complaint: On XX/XX/2023, I received a text message indicating that possible fraudulent activity could have occurred on my account ending on XXXX. I called the number, and they made me go through a verification process, where I was asked for my license and a video of my face. I did all, then called the number and the agent took notes, cancelled the card, and issue a new one ending on XXXX. After I received the card in the mail, I could not access the card, I could not access the account on the internet. I called again and another agent made me go through the same verification process. After an hour on the phone, she transferred me to a supervisor, who took care of me to actually make take card payment. I was assured that all was in order, this was not the case, I could not access my card information on the internet, and I again received a text communicating the possibility of fraud. I called a third time and went through the process again and to no resolution. At this point, I do not know what charges are on my account, as I have no way of checking. The card I received does not work either. I am not allowed to make payments, so my credit score may be affected, and it is not my fault.

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

State: FL

Zip: 33196

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2024-02-06

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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