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Synchrony Bank earns a 1.0-star rating from 22 reviews and 479 complaints, indicating that most account holders are dissatisfied with financial services.

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Synchrony Bank Customer service

Date of Incident: 7/10/2021
Client Number: 530.409.8115

My husband & I went into Mattress Firm (Placerville, CA) on Saturday to purchase a new mattress. We had stopped in the previous weekend to browse. We had the option to finance or pay in full for our new bed. Because of the terms with Synchrony. I applied over the phone & was told everything needed had been provided. I was verified & we would need to wait 7-10 business for a card & then we could complete the transaction. I called back to get an explanation on why there would be a delay as I was approved. The representative Stephanie gave me an explanation & I asked to speak with someone above her who might help expedite me being able to use the funds the same day. Unfortunately I don't have the name of the 2nd rep. I spoke with. The 2nd rep. was not willing to help expedite things or try another phone number which I offered in the initial application call. I wasn't offered an option to reapply either. After asking for help & being declined I asked to speak with whomever was higher than her to help me. Aside from all the frustration leading up the next portion is really where my concern lies.
*I am on track to be paying your financial institution for some time & don't feel confident or comfortable with the customer service provided by Synchrony*
When asking to speak with someone higher up the gal told me she would tell her superior but that she would not take my call & probably wouldn't call me back. As disheartening as that was, it was also very off putting with how rude & the condescending tone the rep. presented (especially for being in management).
The mattress firm employees were thoughtful & helpful throughout the process I just wish Synchrony had been too. My husband & I have little time to take care of necessities as we have 2 very small children & live in a rural area away from Placerville. Having to make extra trips to the post office to retrieve the card & a 3rd trip to the mattress store is an inconvenience to say the least.

Thank you,
Alyssa Yanke
[protected]@gmail.com

Desired outcome: Expedite card shipment

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Synchrony Bank Massive Credit score drop

This card keeps affecting my credit score Ive paid everything on time and have never been late or ran up my card excessively
I need help! this is out of control, have talked to 3 managers and one said he would fix the issue, now this happens . I never had this issue in all the years Ive used this card Im about to close this acct for good
I have been transferred to too many department with no resolve

Desired outcome: Fix My score

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Mike4455667
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Jul 15, 2021 9:17 am UTC
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I closed my accounts for same reason if my score drops more because of synchrony im going to file million dollars lawsuit

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lester thompson
Murrieta, US
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Jul 13, 2021 8:03 pm UTC
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Synchrony bank has declne me from credit without any cause, I have lowred scores although My JC Penny card that is Synchrory who along with any of my other cards I hold that are paid on time and paid above the SCHEDULED payments. thier customer service is dirrected to tell everone. to wait on a report that never arrives to me I have since had a manger tell me the same thing, but know one will Physically look at my reports to see that im never late with payments

Les Thompson - Murritta Calif, USA

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Synchrony Bank Sams Club business mastercard

My business was recently approved for a card on June 10, 2021 and was supposed to be mailed a card. After weeks of receiving no card I called in and was told that I hadn't received the card because the representative placed my name in the address field. Instead of calling to correct the mistake, I was told that I had to go through the fraud department and then mail in all of my business documents. After the documents are received I have to wait an additional 30days for the documents to be verified and then they will send out a new card. This was not an error on my part and I'm being punished and sent through all of this because a representative made an error. All that needed to be done was putting the correct address for the card to be mailed. I applied in person originally and already supplied every document and was already verified.

Glam Up Style Studio

Desired outcome: Address update and card mailed and overnighted

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Synchrony Bank Groupon getaways

I have been dealing with Synchrony bank dispute center very incompetent and wortless service, its been since February 12 2021 when I have an unresolved issue with Groupon, Syncroncy dispute center did not followed up wasted time and basically drop the ball in my case, the reps unfortunately are unable to help since there dispute center allegedly has no contact or anyone to follow up with the whole thing is a pure sham.

Very disappointed since this is the first time I dispute a charge thru my credit card very bad service.

Desired outcome: I want my money back and investigate groupon for fraud

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Synchrony Bank on line billing

The wait time to talk to a representative was over an hour. Once someone picked up their equipment was not working and she had to transfer me to another representative. The whole process took 1 hour and 27 minutes according to my phone log. This was after I spoke to a rep earlier in the week and he gave me the incorrect balance on my account. Disaster. I am trying to figure out why must i work so hard to spend money?

Desired outcome: They need to hire more phone reps and clarify the statements

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Nonyabysns
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Jul 21, 2021 8:08 pm UTC
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You need'nt work hard at all. Just get married.

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Synchrony Bank Lowes Credit Card

I just received a new Synchrony Bank Lowes credit card to replace my damaged one. Synchrony sent it through the mail without protection such as requiring a call from my phone to activate the card. They also put a notice in the envelope that I was responsible for all charges to my account whether I made them or not. If it had been lost in the mail per their enclosed statement I would be held liable for its use. Is Synchrony Banks policy of holding a credit card customer responsible for fraudulent charges, legal under Federal and or Washington State laws? This never appeared on the previous terms and conditions to my knowledge. I have experienced fraud only twice in 35 years on credit cards and in both cases the banks immediately investigated and reversed the charges. I was not held liable on either of these fraudulent charges. My intent after reviewing this policy and the banks customer ratings is to cancel my Lowes card. I don't need it and no longer trust Synchrony Bank.

Desired outcome: Clarification of Synchrony Bank s Terms and Conditions and legality.

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Synchrony Bank Credit limit decreased

I received a letter stating my credit line was lowered from $1, 000 to $620 based on a review and credit scoring system which predicts my credit worthiness. It seems very odd that the new credit line is $20 above what is owed on the account, which I must say has been paid every month on time and 3x the minimum due so I can get it paid off before the end of the promotional 6 month 0% interest. It was nice having the $1, 000 limit because it helped my credit score. By reading the letter, I know TransUnion had no part in your decision, in fact I don't know how you got any info from them without my consent. And, after reading about 80 complaints on the same subject, it surprises me that you haven't addressed these complaints. You've hurt my credit score along with many others that paid their accounts as agreed. My question is Why? High balances on my other accounts has nothing to do with this account, and by the way, all my accounts are in good standing, regardless of the limit. Did you hear of the pandemic we were in? Myself, including thousands of others used more credit during this time for various reasons. That should not be considered a negative thing, especially when I paid all my bills on time, thank you very much. I'll have you know that when I pay this account off in mid August, I will be closing it. I'm not going to give you the satisfaction of that action. Yes, my credit score will take another hit, but it will be worth every point. I honestly don't understand why your company treats good people like second class citizens. Oh, I know, because you can get away with it, So far.

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Mike4455667
Hammond, US
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Jul 15, 2021 9:24 am UTC
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Yesterday they decreased my credit limit without good cause synchrony reps are unprofessional and refuse help i know someone who customer service rep for Citi bank i asked her about it and she said synchrony breaking the law they are supposed to review the account associated with their bank for evaluation not credit report so i closed account with 0 balance i was told if they do anymore damage that i need find a attorney and sue them

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Jun 20, 2021 12:08 pm UTC

I have an amazon store card with Sychrony Bank, About a couple of weeks ago I received a spam email saying my account was block and to click on the link to verify, I know better I am a customer service rep for another company. I immediately was online to log in on a desktop and I could not change my password with out a 1 time passcode which would go to a phone number that is not mine. I contacted customer service and was told by 1 rep it appeared I was logging into someone else's account, the call dropped on my end and i called back and was told all information is pulled from the credit bureaus, which is not completely true. They refuse to fix it. As of today I can't log in on a desktop due to needing one time passcode, As soon as it is paid off, Good bye Amazon. It has been great having your card.

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Synchrony Bank Creditors tin: 54-1719855; 2020 form 1099-c

I received my Capitol One Bank 2020 W-2, and it states "Cancellation of Debt". This was not a "Cancellation of Debt" as stated. This account was paid per Huron Law Group in October 2020 with monies that they withheld from my account on a monthly basis. Please correct accordingly in order that i may file my taxes with the correct document. Thanks

Desired outcome: Need corrected copy

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Synchrony Bank Filing the release of my personal phone number by one of your managers as a violation of privacy and personal information

I have a private number that one of your reps called me on without release of this phone number. No one has this phone number and it was released by one of your employees. This should never cross the lines of business and personal information to your consumers or clients.

I am aware of your policies as well as my rights to private information regarding my personal information that has been violated by your company and by your breach of security within your company.

This is NOT acceptable as a company and I tired of the violations of rights and crossing the boundaries of the business world.

Desired outcome: I would like to file a compliant directly against your company and your manager that released the information

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Poppa1
Sherwood, US
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Jun 15, 2021 12:17 pm UTC

I agree with this customer. My credit limit was just reduced from $1000 to $620 because they were “predicting my credit worthiness.” My account is in excellent standing and is going to paid off by mid August to avoid finance charges. I do have high credit utilization and inquiries, however, my accounts are all in good standing and paid on time for years. You have just impacted my credit score in a negative way by this action. Well, at least your not getting any interest charges before I pay off and close this account. I wouldn’t recommend this bank to my ex mother-in-law.

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Synchrony Bank All my synchrony bank accounts

I am trying to get pre-approved for a mortgage after the recent death of my husband. Over the course of a year they have reduced my credit limit everytime I pay a substantial amount on my accounts. This is making it look as if I have a high debt ratio. When they do this it drops my credit score. As soon as I get the score up it drops again. I am losing ground constantly. They don't call and they never send a letter. Please help me. My number is [protected] and my email is [protected]@outlook.com. Please please. Jody Fisher

Desired outcome: I want them to explain and but my credit limit back. I don't plan on ever using a account with them.

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Synchrony Bank Synchrony credit card for ricoh 100 printer

Financed Ricoh 1000 shirt printer through synchrony bank. I was told I would finance $18K but then that amount got split into two separate credit card accounts for the same product with my name as the first account and my business partner as the second account. The merchant, Ricoma International, filed the paperwork correctly for my business partner to have the $18K financed with himself as the primary account holder and that I would be a co-signer. Now, Synchrony Bank is truing to pursue both of us for two separate payments when it should have been only one payment to my business partner. This has gone on my credit as a delinquent account because Synchrony Bank did not set up the account as we were told, and has created a separate credit card I never consented to. This needs to be fixed as soon as possible before I take further action.

Desired outcome: $18K onto one account and/or this account gets cancelled then processed according to what was promised.

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Synchrony Bank jcpenney credit card

My name is Inas Matta, I have a synchrony credit card with jcpenney with an account ending in 6349 and my last four digits of my SS# 1137.

I have been a loyal customer for a long time and at one point, I used to be an employee working for JCpenney in Tracy, CA. I bought some items on deferred payment which now I understand what it means, and I was making bigger payments all along thinking that my payments will prevent you from charging me extra interest. I was wrong.

I never received any notices or emails or warning that my account was going to be subjected to the deferred payment interest. Here I am jobless and going through a divorce, I got hit by 1437.14 dollars in Interest and another 66 dollars in additional interest. I had to borrow the money to pay off all my balance afraid more chargers will be added. Please help me credit me back the Interest I paid. I was not informed. It is absolutely not ethical to prey on uneducated or poor people.

Thank you,
Inas Matta

You can reach me @[protected]
[protected]@yahoo.com

13601 Flagstone st.
Lathrop, CA 95330

Desired outcome: credit me back the deferred interest I paid.

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Synchrony Bank bp credit card

i have several accounts with this horrible bank if i knew this company will treat people like this i will never had used them
i use them for purchasing atv my bp credit cards and others
i have city and capital one and td bank i will stay with them they are respectful and they take care of you i had bp credit card for a while never missed a payment they return my payment to my bank saying they never receive it i knew they where a bunch of liars so i ask the bank t provide me proof the bank said they took it and sent it back next day for no reason
i snd payment again they did same and they charge me late fees after i just turn and look the other way i sent them a letter never reply to me and 3 weeks later they close my account with no reason i have good credit and i never miss a payment if they do something to my credit i will take them to court is about time some one does something about it, i see they are doing it to a lot of people they are just dirty deal with capital one stay away from this garbage company

Desired outcome: reason why they close my account and why they return payments

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Synchrony Bank Parkwest gallery card financed by synchrony bank

During a land auction at Parkwest Gallery their employee raised my paddle on a piece of artwork I expressed interest in . I went along somewhat reluctantly as I was uneasy about the sum of money. The same evening I tried to cancel with Parkwest Gallery and I was told all sales are final. I reached out to synchrony bank who finances the card and was told they cannot remove a preauthorization and only Parkwest can do so which I told them they were unwilling to cooperate in writing and verbally. Synchrony tell me by Friday May 7th the charge which is not yet posted would go away. This has not occurred and I continue to get conflicting actions from the bank. How can get a resolution ?

Desired outcome: Reversal of the full amount and that Parkwest Galleries complied

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Synchrony Bank The new transition of chevron/texaco credit cards

After well more than an hour of trying to register all 3 of my newly issued gas cards by trying to login to my 10 years plus account, chatting with 2 different agents with different answers and trying 2 different 800 synchrony bank customer service numbers I finally close all 3 cards and their was and is no concern WHY. I have never dealt with so many incompetent representatives as with Chevron/Texaco and Synchrony Bank!

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Synchrony Bank Closing of credit card

Synchrony has been going across the board closing my paid off account, stating too many revolving accounts with high balance compared to credit limit (not over credit limit either) lack of real estate secured loan information (why give if I am living in an apartment) too many bankcards with high balance compared to credit limit (again not over limit) unpaid collections (not true). Here we go now. They have been closing my account for lack of usage (they ever took the high road to say what is going on (I am not supposed to be alive getting over the virus, but I can't say this for other family members they are dead also, all the accounts they closed were paid in full. My credit report is lying (do I want to contact them and get this fix not now, trying to live). I have one card on my credit report set up to take the funds out they have not done so and each time I call and tell them this they report a lie. I have a loan and I contact them once I got sick my husband lost his job they worked with us as a matter of support they emailed me saying I can consolidate all my debt as of 4-2021. Doesn't bother me that they closed them I get it but you're closing them n your score is low it's 1.7 n it was lower than this a year ago.

Desired outcome: None

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Synchrony Bank Closing accounts: jc pennys and amazon

Both my JC Penny's and Amazon credit cards were just closed as of 04/15/21.
Neither card was delinquent in fact had just made the payments on both cards. The credit reporting agency indicated that both accounts payments have been paid 100% on time. Received a letter indicating that the accounts were closed for do to the possible risk of not paying on the accounts. I have had the JC Pennys card since January, 2020, yes the balance is high I used it to by gifts for great grand children because their mother's job was affected by the pandemic. But yet I kept the account current doing these uncertain times.
I don't know what else would show my credit worthiness especially with the pandemic is that of paying these accounts in time. That should tell you about
my credit integrity and character. I'm just sorry that who ever is making these decisions is not looking at the impact/results of their decision.

Desired outcome: I just want a note on my credit bureau that accounts were closed in good standard and continues to be paid as per contract.

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Poppa1
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Jun 15, 2021 1:07 pm UTC

OMG! So true! I guess they’re cleaning house of all the customers that aren’t making them any money! I just received a letter reducing my credit limit from $1, 000 to $620. My balance still owed is $600. Doesn’t that seem odd. I’m on deferred interest for 6 months, which they won’t make any money off me because it will be paid off by then. But they told me the same thing about “predicting my credit worthiness.” I can’t wait to wash my hands of this company.

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Synchrony Bank City furniture card and others

I recently during the pandemic, had breast cancer, went into remission finally coming from this pandemic where we 're hardly hit. I immediately began taking care of any out due accounts, I have paid off quite a few accounts and paying on one. I arranged for them to take 500.00 out of my account in a two week periods, while doing that received a subpoena to appear in court on another account. Tried to take care of that and by the way think they went into my bank account without permission. I called to find out what was going on, and how to finish up taking care of some of these other charges, when I spoke to the most rudest collection a women name Kathy. I asked multiple times to speak to her supervisor and she kept speaking over her, only telling me that my time had elapsed on offer, she had no idea while I was calling and sent me to another caller, who transferred me to another line and disconnected me, waiting again. This is ridiculous, she refused to get me to a supervisor, really this is what we are doing right now. What do I have to do to speak to someone with a brain, on hold now for a manager, that was crazy...before I get any financing for anything if they say this bank is behind it, I'm immediately walking away from that business and will blast them for doing business with this company, unbelievable. I'm paying and others are suffering and I'm being responsible and you have the audacity to treat me this way...really, I will put you on every site.

Desired outcome: To see this company out of business, they are horrible

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Nonyabysns
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Jul 21, 2021 8:40 pm UTC
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Perfect, chill. Stop and think. There is a saying that makes sense. Even bad publicity is good publicity. Your best retaliation would be to zero your account then close it and walk away. There is enough complaints on this review list to show what a consumer is letting their selves in for. Good luck

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I had four accounts with Synchrony Bank. CareCredit, Ashley Furniture and a Sports Card and a card for an electronics provider. Initially, the card for the electronics was closed. I had actually never used this card, the limit was low ($1000) and I did not think much about it as I figured it was lack of use. HOWEVER, the Care Credit card came next! Thi...

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Synchrony Bank Bill

I was making payments on time and sycrony closed my account and now sent to a credit agency I never was told that my account was closed. Until I went to make a payment and couldn't login said account closed and I was making my payment on time this was I think about 2 half years ago don't
Understand so I stopped paying since it was close

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Nonyabysns
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Jul 21, 2021 9:00 pm UTC
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Seriously? So you thought your outstanding balance would just magically disappear?
I've read a lot of boarder line complaints however, your's Bernice is just a bit too ridiculous.

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Synchrony Bank offers a range of financial products including savings accounts, certificates of deposit, and credit cards. They specialize in consumer financing, providing credit programs for retailers and consumers. Their services are accessible online, focusing on simplicity and convenience for managing personal finances.
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