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: 5962974

Date Received: 2022-09-08

Issue: Improper use of your report

Subissue: Reporting company used your report improperly

Consumer Complaint: In accordance with the fair credit reporting act XXXX Account # XXXX has violated my rights 15 USC 1681 Section 602 States I have the right to privacy 15 USC 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions 15 USC 166B : A creditor may not treat a payment on a credit card account under an open end consumer credit plan s late for their purpose.

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

State: TN

Zip: 38138

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2022-09-08

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 5962912

Date Received: 2022-09-08

Issue: Other features, terms, or problems

Subissue: Other problem

Consumer Complaint: Hello I have a collection on my credit report for Synchrony Bank / GAP I have called XXXX XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX XXXX no one can find or claim the account or offer help or tell me who I can talk to about settlement or removing the account.

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

State: CO

Zip: 80204

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2022-09-08

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 5962883

Date Received: 2022-09-08

Issue: Trouble using your card

Subissue: Credit card company won't increase or decrease your credit limit

Consumer Complaint: On XX/XX/22, once again Synchrony Bank took a credit that I hadnt use drop the limit from XXXX, to XXXX which has drop my Credit Score as if Im using up my credit this keep happening my credit is been damaged this a on going problem they also took the my discount tire account the same from XXXX XXXX these cards was not even 30 % use

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

State: TX

Zip: 75154

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2022-09-08

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 5962720

Date Received: 2022-09-08

Issue: Fees or interest

Subissue: Problem with fees

Consumer Complaint: I have an issue with our account that was for a promotional purchase in XX/XX/2019. I was approved for promotional pricing ( 36 months zero interest ) through this credit agency as a 3rd party through my air conditioning company. There was no indication of any fees added beyond our promotional price. The cards were never even activated or used beyond the purchase made to this company. I applied via the application online provided by the air condition company and got instant approval. I did not receive any indication that we were being charged another fee. As you can see from the attached email from the AC representative, it is not something they can even offer during the application process according to their Synchrony rep. We were approved for {$9400.00} but were only charged for the unit at {$7700.00}. Due to an added " Card Security Fee '' that we DID NOT sign up for, we have paid well over that amount within the the 36 months promotion. They are also saying we owe {$1500.00} in fees and interest on this card security charge. Apparently, we were signed up for a card security plan that we did not opt in and then charged interest on top of it. According to my records, we have paid {$9700.00} and instead of our promotion being paid off, it was being applied to interest and fees we were not supposed to incur. At this point, I have spoken to 5 representatives both electronically and over the phone and each one has told me something different. I have been told that they can not send us our original loan agreement because it violates their policy. I have been told that the loan agreement was sent, but we never received it. I have been told by the representative for the air condition company that they do not automatically add card security and I have been told by the Synchrony employee that they do, in fact, add it in the application process. Also, opting into e-statements is added as a perk when in actuality it is more smoke and mirrors to conceal further predatory loan practices by concealing fees and services when e-statements are limited to only 24 months online and not making loan agreements available. When viewing the loan information online for the balance of the promotion, it appears that there is no interest being charged. You must look at a detailed statement to see the additional fees being snuck in. In 36 months we never missed a payment, even during a pandemic. Yet, we are being punished by their own predatory measures to ensure they collect their fees. When setting our account to autopay a payment for 36 months, we put trust in your credit company that our promotion would be met on time and within the terms we agreed. Thank you for your cooperation.

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

State: LA

Zip: 70816

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2022-09-08

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 5962283

Date Received: 2022-09-08

Issue: Confusing or missing disclosures

Subissue:

Consumer Complaint: From XX/XX/XXXX thur middle of XX/XX/XXXX I was unable to do my payment in timely fashion I was incompastated at time. Some payment where made late or not all. I was in XXXX XXXX XXXX. By the time I was able to go back and do my owe finances the damage was done. I guess what I trying to say is I don't feel this should have negative impact on your credit scores. They closed my accounts, and drop my credit limit. XXXX would not help with there remarks. And Synchrony Bank closed one left one open, which makes no since. Once I was back in charge everything was back up to date. And a mortgage was Paid off which drop my score again. They didn't take in account what happened. I'm sure I'm not only one this happen to.

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

State: WI

Zip: 544XX

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2022-09-29

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 5961639

Date Received: 2022-09-09

Issue: Improper use of your report

Subissue: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize

Consumer Complaint: There are hard inquiries on my credit report that I do not recognize. A few months ago a hard inquiry from rent track was mistakenly placed on my credit report. I strongly believe the inquiries are on my report without my consent.

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

State: TX

Zip: 752XX

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2022-09-09

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 5961555

Date Received: 2022-09-09

Issue: Fees or interest

Subissue: Problem with fees

Consumer Complaint: I am filing a formal complaint against Synchrony Bank, XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, XXXX XXXXXXXX. This bank has been charging me illegal late fees every month since I opened the account. Every month I have paid my minimum balance due of {$42.00} early, and Synchrony Bank charges me for late fees. Then, adds the late fee charge to my minimum balance due. I have contacted them by phone and email on several occasions asking for a refund of the late fees. This abusive illegal practice needs to stop. I have enclosed copies of all the statements for my account which includes all dates and amounts of late fees charged from their website. Clearly exposing the accounting errors on their part!

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

State: VA

Zip: 24501

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2022-09-09

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 5961410

Date Received: 2022-09-09

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: I have attempted to contact sams club synchrony bank regarding fraud on my card and opening a totally new account. I need help!

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

State: TX

Zip: 78207

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2022-09-09

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 5960923

Date Received: 2022-09-08

Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed

Subissue: Debt was paid

Consumer Complaint: SYNCB/CARE CREDIT - This account has been paid off and the company either has no record of my account or does not have the ability to take it off my credit report. I have contacted the company and would like some resolution. I do not want this on my credit report.

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

State: CA

Zip: 92311

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2022-09-26

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 5960355

Date Received: 2022-09-07

Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed

Subissue: Debt is not yours

Consumer Complaint: This is fraud. XXXX from XXXX from synchrony bank has not called me back regarding this matter. This is complete fraud and they know it. I am not responsible for this that its their problem. They need to be held responsible. She never calls back I left her several messages emails and no response. Id like to speak to her boss ASAP regarding this matter

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

State: NJ

Zip: 08759

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2022-09-07

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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