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: 5615348

Date Received: 2022-05-30

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: I am writing to dispute a charge of {$500.00} to my credit card account on XX/XX/2022. On XX/XX/XXXX and XX/XX/2022, I erroneously paid twice the same amount of {$500.00}. XXXX Please see attached copy of my TJX Rewards statement. When I realized the error, I contacted my bank, XXXX XXXX, XXXX, TX, and the bank reimbursed me the amount of {$500.00} that I paid twice. Later that day, I noticed that I had another {$500.00} charge on my credit card. My bank only reimbursed me once the {$500.00} that I paid twice. As you can see on my statement, there were no additional purchases for {$500.00} made on my credit card to justify the additional charges. The only purchases for {$96.00}, I paid and canceled my credit card all together. At this time, I have completely paid off my TJXX Rewards Platinum Mastercard, and I dont owe anything to your credit card company. I also would like to add that I have a perfect XXXX score of XXXX points.

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

State: TX

Zip: 76209

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2022-05-30

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 5615339

Date Received: 2022-05-30

Issue: Trouble using your card

Subissue: Can't use card to make purchases

Consumer Complaint: I talked to Synchrony Bank at approximately XXXX today, XX/XX/2022 and spoke with XXXX and XXXX XXXX in the fraud department. They could not give me any information on my account because there was a hold on it to establish identity. There was an elaborate process which I went through... taking my picture and a picture of my driver 's license front and back. by way of a link but the system said my pictures were blurry and XXXX said the only way left was to mail me a letter with a code and I could call in and tell them the code. The letter would take 10 days and my account payment date is in 8 days so I would be in default. I went through this same process last month but I completed it and this time it wouldn't go through. My account shows a O balance but that can't be true because there are monthly charges that come through every month and I can't get access to them or see them on 'activity ' for last month. They also say I am not allowed to have any information on my account verbally because I haven't established identity.

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

State: CO

Zip: 80602

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2022-05-30

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 5615166

Date Received: 2022-05-30

Issue: Incorrect information on your report

Subissue: Account information incorrect

Consumer Complaint: XXXX for interest free card, I needed tires. XXXX of XXXX. int. free, I signed for it. This was mid XXXXXXXX XXXX. I thought billing would be XXXX XXXX XXXX. In XXXX I began to get calls from Synchrony. 1st time I said " Stop calling me. '' The XXXX time I said, " If you don't stop calling, I'm going to report you. '' Both times, there was no response, not a sound. Then I got something in the mail and was shocked to see Synchrony on the envelope. I was in arrears for tire payment! [ Note : I was in the middle of a kitchen disaster, they took my money, spent 13 months, never finished and quit. CP did XXXX. That's where my mind was. ] I called to apologize and told them I thought the calls were telemarketers. They insisted they sent statement. They did not, all I got was the warning letter. As far as all those answered and unanswered calls, their reps. lied, claiming messages left. I swear to you that never happened. That very day, I sent req 'd amt. The first & only statement arrived in XXXX, I paid it in full. Then I found out my Credit Score dropped from XXXX to a huge loss ... 2 years later it is only at XXXX. I asked them to reverse it due to no statements or messages. They insist their reps don't lie. On contraire!!! I wrote to the 3 Credit Bureaus, to explain. I was ignored by 2, the 3rd sent guidelines. This is wrong! They are a XXXX XXXX and XXXX ruined other credit.

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

State: CT

Zip: XXXXX

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2022-05-30

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 5615141

Date Received: 2022-05-30

Issue: Advertising and marketing, including promotional offers

Subissue: Confusing or misleading advertising about the credit card

Consumer Complaint: Bought a promotional item from XXXX XXXX XXXX store. The item came with 12 months interest free payments. At the end of 12 months the full interest would be applied to the balance on the card. There was never an option online to make a payment directly towards promotional item. I just got off the phone with the representative and she stated that if I called in I had to tell the representative that I wanted the payments to go to the promotional item. This is very misleading especially if I make all of my payments online to a 3rd party ( Synchrony Bank ) and there is no option to pay directly towards the promotional item. I never received any reminders, emails, calls letting me know that the payments I was making were not going toward my promotional item. I never received updates or reminders that my promotional time was ending.

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

State: VA

Zip: 23321

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2022-05-30

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 5615097

Date Received: 2022-05-29

Issue: Incorrect information on your report

Subissue: Account information incorrect

Consumer Complaint: I became delinquent in this credit card in XXXX of XXXX, which is the same month that I was laid off of work due to having a fever. I didnt return to work until XXXX, and my Unemployment benefits didnt hit my account until around XXXX, which all went towards catching everything else up. The credit card was turned into collections in XXXX of XXXX, at which point I had set the money aside so I paid the entire balance off, however when I did this, I asked that they remove the derogatory remarks from my credit report if I paid them the whole balance. They said they would, however they never did and I made no progress at getting them to so I gave up. However yesterday XX/XX/XXXX Synchrony bank added remarks to the account that decreased my XXXX credit score by almost XXXX points. I called them and asked why this was and they stated because I had filed a dispute saying that I was delinquent on that card due to unemployment as a direct result of the natural disaster/pandemic that was covid 19, so they changed the status of the account from paid back to charge off. In addition to that, they told me that XXXX was to blame for the credit score decrease and that I needed to talk to them, so I called XXXX, who confirmed what I already knew. Which is that they just place what the companies report to them on our credit files. I found this to be extremely odd as I have paid the entire balance of the card, but because I filed a report that they didnt like they literally ruin my credit. I have worked so hard to get it up to around XXXX from what they did to me the first time and now they drop me back down to XXXX as retaliation. This has to be against the FCRA, and its unacceptable. Please help me, I am trying to get my life on track and without credit, its impossible. Synchrony/American Eagle bank is a dishonest corporation and I hope to see something done about them. Synchrony/XXXX XXXX are supposedly sending me a letter stating that the balance was paid in full by me, but were reluctant to say it was paid by me because they know they are at fault here.

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

State: WV

Zip: 26508

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2022-05-29

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 5615080

Date Received: 2022-05-29

Issue: Incorrect information on your report

Subissue: Account status incorrect

Consumer Complaint: XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Georgia XXXX ATTN : XXXX XXXXXXXX SYNCBXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX, XXXX, CT XXXX Date : XX/XX/2022 This is a notice of dispute pursuant to the Fair Credit Reporting Act, section 623, subsection ( 8 ) ( D ). The specific information being disputed is the derogatory nature of the information you have furnished to the credit reporting agencies in connection with the above mentioned account. The basis for my dispute is your company was required to notify me prior to, or no later than 30 days after furnishing the negative information to the consumer reporting agencies, in writing that such furnishing of information was going to take place. This notification is required under the FCRA, section 623, subsection ( 7 ) ( A ). However, I am unable to locate documentation you complied with this requirement. Therefore, provide me proof of notification ( i.e. a copy of the actual notification sent ), and proof that it was delivered to me in a timely manner ( i.e. a dated certified mail delivery confirmation with my signature ). If you can not provide proof of notification and date of receipt, then you can not substantiate you followed the procedures required under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. In addition, by not being able to substantiate you performed your duties imposed under that title, you are now in direct violation of it. Therefore, the continued reporting of negative information to the credit reporting agencies in connection with the above mentioned account may constitute the furnishing of false information with malice or willful intent to injure me. Truth is reporting this information to the Consumer Reporting Agency, has ruined my reputation, and I have a family to support and am looking for housing to ensure my child has a quality education. To correct this error I suggest you modify the account accordingly, report the results of your investigation to the consumer reporting agencies to which you furnished the information, and provide me written verification thereof. You have 30 days from the date you receive this notice to complete your investigation and respond pursuant to the Fair Credit Reporting Act, section 623 ( 8 ) ( E ) ( iii ). In the event you fail to respond to this dispute or provide insufficient proof of notification and date of receipt, I will have no other choice but to seek administrative enforcement with all applicable agencies identified in section 621. In addition, I may also seek the assistance of a legal firm specializing in class action lawsuits. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. Sincerely, XXXX XXXX Attached is proof of identification and a current bill, identifying me and will suffice throughout all future correspondences.

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

State: GA

Zip: 31088

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2022-05-29

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 5615008

Date Received: 2022-05-29

Issue: Improper use of your report

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

Consumer Complaint: I approved one company to do a credit check and have had it do multiple inquiries on my credit as well as third party that I have not approved and not directly signed up for. I have been working so hard on my credit just gor it to be hurt by all of these people checking my credit when I don't want them to. I have disputed them and they just keep showing up.

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

State: TX

Zip: 77351

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2022-05-29

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 5614711

Date Received: 2022-05-28

Issue: Improper use of your report

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

Consumer Complaint: The items I have identified are inaccurate and were not authorized by myself. An inquiry that was NOT authorized by me is reporting on my XXXX report on XX/XX/XXXX, from XXXX An inquiry that was NOT authorized by me is reporting on my XXXX report on XX/XX/XXXX, from XXXX An inquiry that was NOT authorized by me is reporting on my XXXX report on XX/XX/XXXX, from XXXX An inquiry that was NOT authorized by me is reporting on my XXXX report on XX/XX/XXXX, from XXXX XXXX

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

State: NY

Zip: 10453

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2022-05-28

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 5614688

Date Received: 2022-05-28

Issue: Getting a credit card

Subissue: Application denied

Consumer Complaint: Hi This is XXXX XXXX. I am discussing about ongoing issue and complain to CFPB Complaint Number XXXX. I have not received any response or result of my previous complain from SYNCHRONY BANK, now they have discriminated me, I used to get PRE-QUALIFICATION from SYNCHRONY BANK and now they have stopped, e from other STORE sites. Every company has given me PRE-QUALIFICATION approved except SYNCHRONY BANK, nor they response me my current/existing complain. They removed me from PRE-QUALIFICATION. I am monitoring their discrimination carefully. Because I have complained about them, they do not like me, otherwise I have XXXX plus score on XXXX. They shouldn't have removed me from pre-qualification if there is any on-going complain. XXXX XXXX, XXXX, and others pre-qualification approvals including I got XXXX XXXX, and XXXX XXXX, including Balance of Transfers offers. XXXX did not like me.

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

State: TX

Zip: XXXXX

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2022-05-28

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 5612282

Date Received: 2022-05-31

Issue: Problems at the end of the loan or lease

Subissue: Unable to receive car title or other problem after the loan is paid off

Consumer Complaint: I previously logged a complaint with the CFPB regarding the failure of Synchrony Bank to release a claim for a Pay Pal Credit account. I given the name and phone number of a bank representative : XXXX XXXX Senior Specialist, Corporate Consumer Relations Synchrony Bank XXXX : IID XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, FL XXXX Telephone Number ( XXXX ) XXXX, extension XXXX XXXX sent a reply to CFPB stating someone tried to reach out to me via phone. I did not receive any messages from Sychrony Bank. In Synchrony 's reply to the complaint I was informed that I needed to fax my memorandum title information to the lien department of Synchrony Bank. I faxed the information multiple times before and after the complaint was filed and Synchrony responded to the complaint. As of this date XX/XX/2022 there has been no release of lien or release of claim submitted to the state of Ohio or directed to me.

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

State: OH

Zip: 435XX

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2022-06-13

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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