Bank withholds advertised sign-up bonus after customer meets all stated conditions
A FlagStar Bank customer met all requirements for a $300 checking account sign-up bonus—minimum balance and direct deposit thresholds within 90 days—but the credit was never applied. Sign-up bonuses with fine print that banks selectively enforce represent a deceptive acquisition practice that leaves qualifying customers without recourse.
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