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: 5550488

Date Received: 2022-05-06

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 1666B : A creditor may not treat a payment on a credit card account under open end consumer credit plan as late fr purpose.

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

State: NV

Zip: 891XX

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2022-05-06

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 5548237

Date Received: 2022-05-06

Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem

Subissue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

Consumer Complaint: In XXXX of 2019 I came down with the most severe illness I have ever had. I later found out it was covid. I was bed ridden sick for over two weeks. I was not paid during this time and therefore behind on my financials. I made payment arrangements with all creditors. When speaking with PayPal- the agent accepted my offer that I could only make {$20.00} payments until I catch up and in a couple months I could pay back on track. I kept my agreement and paid. Prior to this ordeal I had 100 % on time immaculate payment history not only with PayPal but with all my accounts. Quite some time later- I find out PayPal reported that I missed two payments. This has been hurting my score and perfect payment history. Its showing negative remarks. I disputed with the credit bureaus. PayPal claimed no inaccuracies. So I called PayPal. PayPal looked into it and apologized for the error. They investigated my history and saw where that call took place and that I in fact did establish the payment plan and paid. I have now been fighting this for two years. My credit is hurting severely over just this one issue. Please help me, as I feel cornered by this error!

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

State: NY

Zip: 13212

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2022-05-06

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 5547778

Date Received: 2022-05-06

Issue: Closing your account

Subissue: Company closed your account

Consumer Complaint: Hello! I am complaining about SYNCB TJX CO PLCC. I have been making payments to TJ Max rewards. Two of my payments were rejected because of insufficient funds. I reported my debt card stolen at the time. As of yesterday XX/XX/XXXX I saw on credit karma that synchrony closed my account without my permission. I called XX/XX/XXXX XXXX and the lady told me that they closed my account because I had two payments rejected. She told me that even if I was to pay credit card that they could not reopen my account and that if I was interested in getting another card with them that Id have to start the process over, but I would still have access to my closed account with the balance {$460.00} to pay off. I called XXXX XXXX and filed a dispute.

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

State: NC

Zip: 272XX

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2022-05-06

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 5547719

Date Received: 2022-05-05

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: On XX/XX/XXXX, I purchased a mattress from XXXX XXXX order # XXXX online using my Syncrony/Paypal account XXXX On or near XX/XX/XXXX, the mattress was delivered and refused by me and cancelled the order due to unforeseen circumstances. The merchant gladly accept the return and full refund as their policy stated. Paypal entered the refund on my account statement and never adjusted the outstanding balance on my Paypal account. I have disputed this with XXXX, they said they have been trying to submit a refund but Paypal kept rejecting it. I spoke with the team leader division and Paypal. Paypal states the purchase is not cover under their buyer protection. After several disputes, Now Paypal says I still owe the outstanding balance of XXXX and charged an EXCESSIVE amount of fees and finance charges which I do not owe. They are in direct FTC and CFPB violation of not accepting and crediting a refund from a merchant for a returned item. Here is a breakdown of the statements I received. XX/XX/XXXX XXXX {$1100.00}. XX/XX/XXXX XXXX {$1100.00}. XX/XX/XXXX XXXX {$1100.00}. XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Refund {$1100.00} ( same day ) my last payment of {$220.00} was made on XX/XX/XXXX and I closed my account with a fraudulent balance of {$1100.00}, which I do not owe. Since then, they have reported my unpaid erroneous balance to all 3 credit boroughs and has negatively affected my credit and have charges excessive late fees and penalties.

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

State: NC

Zip: 281XX

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2022-05-27

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 5547482

Date Received: 2022-05-06

Issue: Improper use of your report

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

Consumer Complaint: I did not authorize these inquires into my credit. I called these companies and they said that they can not help me. Inquiry date XX/XX/XXXX Removal date XX/XX/XXXX Additional details Business type Miscellaneous and public record Contact info Address XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX Phone number ( XXXX ) XXXX Inquiry date XX/XX/XXXX Removal date XX/XX/XXXX Additional details Business type Finance, personal Contact info Address XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX Phone number ( XXXX ) XXXX Inquiry date XX/XX/XXXX Removal date XX/XX/XXXX Additional details Business type Finance, personal Contact info Address XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX Phone number ( XXXX ) XXXX Inquiry date XX/XX/XXXX Removal date XX/XX/XXXX Additional details Business type Finance, personal Contact info Address XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX Phone number ( XXXX ) XXXX Inquiry date XX/XX/XXXX Removal date XX/XX/XXXX Additional details Business type Finance, personal Contact info Address XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX Phone number ( XXXX ) XXXX Inquiry date XX/XX/XXXX Removal date XX/XX/XXXX Additional details Business type Banks and XXXX & XXXX XXXX XXXX Address XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX Phone number ( XXXX ) XXXX Inquiry date XX/XX/XXXX Removal date XX/XX/XXXX Additional details Business type Finance, personal Contact info Address po box XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX Phone number ( XXXX ) XXXX Inquiry date XX/XX/XXXX Removal date XX/XX/XXXX Additional details Business type Finance, personal Contact info Address po box XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX Phone number ( XXXX ) XXXX Inquiry date XX/XX/XXXX Removal date XX/XX/XXXX Additional details Business type Automotive Contact info Address XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Phone number ( XXXX ) XXXX Inquiry date XX/XX/XXXX Removal date XX/XX/XXXX Additional details Business type Home Furnishing Contact info Address XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX Phone number ( XXXX ) XXXX

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

State: TX

Zip: 77396

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2022-05-20

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 5547386

Date Received: 2022-05-05

Issue: Improper use of your report

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

Consumer Complaint: Hard inquiry appeared on credit report on XX/XX/2022. Inquiry was from Synchrony Financial as stated in credit report on XXXX XXXX. This inquiry was not authorized by me. Contacted the institution and told them the situation. The representative of the institution told me that a credit application had been filed in my name. The representative stated they stopped the credit application and advised me to file a fraud victim statement with each of the three credit unions.

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

State: TN

Zip: 370XX

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2022-05-05

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 5547313

Date Received: 2022-05-05

Issue: Communication tactics

Subissue: Frequent or repeated calls

Consumer Complaint: XXXX XXXX in prior years and since XX/XX/2022 and now recently XX/XX/XXXX. XXXX XXXX have been calling me every other day and so often calling sometimes 3 times a day and sometimes as frequent as twice a day. So they call from so many different numbers and even has tried calling from my hometown area code in hopes that i will answer because it's a local number. Luckily I have a smart caller ID on my cell phone. So what I do and have been doing is blocking every number they call from. It's really getting annoying and harassing. They have bought this debt from Synchrony Bank and have changed and updated there connect with me. This debt was closed by Synchrony Bank.

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

State: MI

Zip: 480XX

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2022-05-05

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 5546897

Date Received: 2022-05-05

Issue: Improper use of your report

Subissue: Reporting company used your report improperly

Consumer Complaint: On XX/XX/2022, I, XXXX : XXXX, Beneficiary, sent correspondence to SYNCB/PPC " Paypal '' at XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, FL. XXXX regarding a major violation on their behalf against my consumer protected rights. After they received my correspondence, they are fraudulently and maliciously causing me harm by reporting my consumer experience by means of credit utilization which is in fact ILLEGAL. According to 15 USC 1681 ( a ) ( 1 ) my consumer experience is NOT included in " consumer report ''. I attempted to address this matter directly with said company and they are continuing to report on the utilization of the account. Please address this matter with them immediately. I am currently gather my documents for my next step which is to take aggressive legal action.

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

State: CA

Zip: 91770

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2022-05-05

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 5546848

Date Received: 2022-05-05

Issue: Fraud or scam

Subissue:

Consumer Complaint: somebody had opened an account in my name. it was not my chargers, I have never applied for this card, I do not have the card and I should not be responsible for these charges.

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

State: TX

Zip: 75010

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2022-05-05

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 5546763

Date Received: 2022-05-05

Issue: Managing an account

Subissue: Funds not handled or disbursed as instructed

Consumer Complaint: We went to transfer {$25000.00} on Wednesday, XX/XX/XXXX from Synchrony Bank to another account. We linked the bank accounts, confirmed they were connected, and initiated an external transfer as noted on their website. Unfortunately, no where on their website do they make clear that I have to be the account owner for an ACH transfer ( I am now aware of this, have gotten used to easy clearing houses through programs like XXXX etc. ). The holding period for this cash to return is longer than what's feasible to make a purchase, and now the entire process is in jeopardy because Synchrony has no alternative solution. Synchrony points to page 5 of their Terms and Conditions as an excuse for not making this clear anywhere on their website, even though there's an incredible concise explanation of how everything else works on their transfer portal. We signed up for this account for the specific reason that it would be easy to use online, and honestly have had nothing but problems getting money out of Synchrony when we need it.

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

State: IL

Zip: 60613

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2022-05-05

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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