Bank deposit bonus denied to existing customers after verbal approval
Barclays customers were told by phone agents that a deposit bonus promotion applied to existing accounts, but were denied the bonus after meeting the deposit requirement. False verbal guidance and unclear promotional terms create customer disputes. This is a consumer protection and communication failure, not a software problem.
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