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: 6821794

Date Received: 2023-04-10

Issue: Other features, terms, or problems

Subissue: Other problem

Consumer Complaint: My problem is with synchrony bank I have accounts with QVC HSN and XXXX which I have had for several years I have always pay these companies on time never late Recently the bank started to send QVC items on my account denying payment so that had me double paying in other words I am paying the bank and the store In the past few days XXXX send me a list of some items and have threatened to send to collections that the bank has sent to them It has me paying the card and the company Synchrony is engaging in illegal business practices Please help me I am an honest person that pay my bills on time This is not right what they are doing

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

State: NC

Zip: 28303

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-04-10

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 6821789

Date Received: 2023-04-10

Issue: Incorrect information on your report

Subissue: Account status incorrect

Consumer Complaint: Synchrony Bank canceled a credit card that I've never even used because of information on my credit report that says I'm delinquent. I'm not delinquent. I'm not paying my credit card bills because my bank is delinquent and stole some of my XXXX in a fraud scheme. XXXX. XXXX. XXXX. XXXX of them? The banks are insolvent and run/regulated by criminals. I'm a victim, and the system thinks I'm unworthy of a XXXX $ limit credit card. It is an absolute joke. You have stolen literally hundreds of millions of dollars from me over the years and your conclusion is that I'm untrustworthy of having a XXXX $ line of credit. XXXX XXXX XXXX

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

State: CA

Zip: 950XX

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-04-10

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 6821788

Date Received: 2023-04-10

Issue: Written notification about debt

Subissue: Didn't receive enough information to verify debt

Consumer Complaint: XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX has repeatedly harassed and attempted to collect a debt in the amount which has never been verified or proven with documentation that the debt is in fact legitimate. This company and its affiliates have been proven to use illegal tactics in the past. XXXX XXXX acquired this debt from Synchrony Bank and has been adding compound interest. This debt was originally under a XXXX dollars and is well over 7 years old.

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

State: FL

Zip: 33624

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-04-10

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 6821785

Date Received: 2023-04-10

Issue: Closing your account

Subissue: Company closed your account

Consumer Complaint: Synchrony Bank closed my account without notification and the reasons that they used to close my account would generally apply to someone opening a new line of credit. They claimed that because my debt was high on my other cards and a lack of first mortgage information was the reasons for closing my account. I had not used the card in several months due to the fact that the closest store where the card could be used is in Delaware and I live 2 hours+ XXXX of that location in XXXX. I asked them to reopen the account and they said that I could reapply for a new account, but they can't reopen my old account, which had a {$3500.00} credit limit. They also claimed that they were not in control of the decision to close the account and that it was due to the XXXX credit report they received and the score they used was 4 months old in XXXX. During that time, I was in the process of purchasing a home, which is why the debts on my other cards are significant. If this is going to negatively affect my credit score, then they have impacted not only a financial future, but also my credit utilization rate and everything else associated with it. I am also still recovering from filing a bankruptcy 4 years ago and having another negative mark like this is not going to help matters. The only notification I received was on XX/XX/23 telling me that the account had been closed on XX/XX/23.

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

State: PA

Zip: 180XX

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-04-10

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 6821757

Date Received: 2023-04-10

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: The purchase made on XX/XX/XXXX at the Ashely store in XXXX XXXX XXXX, GA for the total amount of {$2700.00} was not signed by me. This specific store has orchestrated fraudulent steps. Which led to the delivery of the wrong items ordered and sent. The attached signed sale XXXX sale for XXXX does not have my signature. All items were cancelled at the store. I have attached a copy of my drivers license for you to match signatures. Returned the next day XX/XX/XXXX, I ONLY made 1 purchase on XX/XX/XXXX ( Where is this sale receipt? ) 1 bed frame for {$790.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX : XXXX Instead, Ashely sent XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX : XXXX. As soon as I realized of the error. I rejected the delivery, I contacted Ashely store in XXXX XXXX, I tried talking to several people, I never received a response. I have attached a copy of my drivers license for you to see how this specific store has managed to falsely print my name on their documents. I sent a certified letter on Synchrony bank it was received XX/XX/XXXX USPS tracking XXXX requesting an investigation. Its been more than 30 days without a response If synchrony made a proper investigation, synchrony would have realized that Ashley made a BIG mistake, they ordered the wrong items that I DID NOT approve, Ashley made a huge typo in my order, so they sent me the wrong item, Ashely sent Item : XXXX INSTEAD of Item : XXXX. Can you not see the error/ typo, the BIG ERROR Ashely store made? And they still have not corrected?? I didnt no authorized or approved for item Item : XXXX to be sent to my home., I didnt signed for the sale, In addition, Ashley store had not contacted me or have try to resolve the issue, I have made several attempt and they never call back either. I have been in touch with XXXX ( store manager ) and XXXX ( office manager ) and no resolution. Needless to say, Im terribly dissatisfied with Synchrony handling my case. I, in no way should be responsible or pay for items that I didn't order, authorize or approve and most importantly never received. Briefly, I am requesting synchrony to correct the error on my account promptly, that any finance or other charges related to the dispute amount be credited to my account, and make Ashely store take responsibility Sincerely XXXX XXXX

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

State: GA

Zip: 30087

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-04-10

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 6821184

Date Received: 2023-04-10

Issue: Closing your account

Subissue: Company closed your account

Consumer Complaint: Care Credit offered a 0 % interest rate for all amounts paid in full at the end of 6 months. Twice I took advantage of this offer. Both times, I was told that because I didn't make monthly payments, I owed interest. I explained that the program was explained to me that as long as the entire balance was paid off by the end of the 6 months, there would be no interest accrued. The company did correct the issue and refunded the interest payments. However, in XX/XX/2023 they closed my account " after reviewing my credit information. '' At this point, I had never missed a payment, had paid this account in full- the same goes for my Lowe 's Synchrony account. They arbitrarily closed my account to retaliate against me because I filed a complaint against the Synchrony Amazon Card. The Synchrony Amazon card has been closed for over a year, but continues to charge me fees and interest, despite the account being closed and not being used - and having been paid off in full. Synchrony Bank is being predatory and I had two accounts in 100 % good standing with them - CareCredit and Lowe 's, but they closed my CareCredit for no reason. These two accounts have always been paid on time. These are predatory and retaliatory lending practices. All debts on my credit report are related to civil litigation and are not my responsibility. I am in the process of securing a lawyer to have them removed. Please ask Synchrony Bank to explain their actions against my Care Credit account which has always been in good standing/

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

State: VA

Zip: 20120

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-04-10

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 6820386

Date Received: 2023-04-10

Issue: Closing an account

Subissue: Funds not received from closed account

Consumer Complaint: On XXXX XXXX XXXX I changed my name to match my IRS records with PayPal from XXXX XXXX to XXXX XXXX XXXX. As a result and without notice, PayPal closed my Savings account. I had a balance on the savings account in the amount of {$320000.00} plus a pending transaction of {$440.00} ( Transaction ID XXXX ) going to the now closed savings account. The {$320000.00} was returned to the Paypal balance, but at this time the {$440.00} pending transaction has not been returned. In addition to this, PayPal informed me that I would not be receiving any interest for the 10 days of the month of XXXX ( XX/XX/XXXX to XXXX ) as a matter of policy. I feel extremely sadden and disappointed by this as no notice was given and now I can't even withdraw my funds out of PayPal to my bank account. PayPal also let me know I could open a new savings account within 3 business days.

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

State: AA

Zip: XXXXX

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-04-10

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 6818734

Date Received: 2023-04-10

Issue: Problem with a purchase shown on your statement

Subissue: Card was charged for something you did not purchase with the card

Consumer Complaint: I've attached a screenshot from a text I received claiming to be from XXXX and Synchrony Bank. I clicked on the link, and it took me to a page that looked like the XXXX your bill without logging in website. However, the first thing the page asked for was my Bank XXXX XXXX and Account XXXX. I stopped and closed the website. The link that is in the text XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX I tried typing the link in my address bar and got a message that it had expired and to call customer service, but if I go back to the text and click, it takes me to the page asking for my banking information. I might be wrong but this smells fishy. Hope this helps. XXXX XXXX

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

State: OK

Zip: 74115

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-05-11

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 6817549

Date Received: 2023-04-10

Issue: Fees or interest

Subissue: Charged too much interest

Consumer Complaint: My statement dated XX/XX/XXXX stated that my minimum payment due was {$92.00} and I needed to pay {$200.00} to avoid paying interest on my PayPal Credit balance by XX/XX/XXXX. I paid {$92.00} on XX/XX/XXXX and I paid {$200.00} on XX/XX/XXXX. The {$200.00} should have been applied to XXXX XXXX in the amount of {$81.00}, which consisted of 2 late fees at {$40.00} each plus interest, and to a No Interest If Paid in Full charge in the amount of {$120.00}, consisting of the remainder of a deferred interest promotion plus interest. Instead, the {$200.00} payment was applied to another deferred interest purchase, which was not due until XX/XX/XXXX. When I paid my next bill, I paid the remainder shown on that deferred interest purchase, in the amount of XXXX, as shown on the PayPal credit website, unaware that my previous payment had not been allocated correctly the previous month. This confusion caused me to unknowingly carry a balance and accrue more interest under " standard purchases ''. I had signed up for paperless billing and detailed statements were not available to me to understand how I was being billed. My statements on their website would not even upload. It was not until I had paper statements sent to me after calling to inquire why my balance was listed as higher than what I owed on a deferred interest charge that I was able to figure out, with much difficulty, what had happened. I filed a complaint with the XXXX XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX about their hidden statements on their website, and have not yet received a response from the company. On XX/XX/XXXX, after receiving the paper statements, I called and requested that the interest I have been charged because of their misallocation be subtracted from my bill. They said they could only subtract one month 's interest. I said this was not satisfactory. They continued to claim that the interest charges were valid and hung up on me.

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

State: OR

Zip: 97206

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-05-11

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 6816412

Date Received: 2023-04-11

Issue: Problem when making payments

Subissue: Problem during payment process

Consumer Complaint: When I pay a minimum payment on Synchrony Bank Care Credit they apply that to the NEXT month 's promotion that is due, not the one that is expiring within a week. If you want that payment applied to the promotion that is expiring in a week as opposed to the next month they won't do it as a matter of course. Rather the credit card holder has to contact them and request the payment be applied to the payment due. For example when a payment is made on the due date of XXXX, Synchrony will apply the XXXX payment to a promotion expirig on XX/XX/10 ( the next month ) leaving the XX/XX/10 promotion due and subject to interest on the ENTIRE original purchase amount. This practice is deceptive and a clear way they are trying to trick consumers in to paying interest on a payment promotion that they were intending to pay off with the payment they just made. This company should correct this sneaky practice and as a matter of standard practice apply the payment to the closest promotional due date. It seems like what they are doing really should be illegal if it isn't already it's clearly a way to try and trick the consumer who thinks they paid off a promotional balance.

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

State: MA

Zip: 026XX

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-04-11

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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