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Credit Card Sign-Up Bonus Withheld After Bank-Initiated Account Closure

Banks close credit card accounts without explanation and refuse to pay earned sign-up bonuses, even when the cardholder met all stated spending requirements. Terms and conditions do not disclose bonus forfeiture on bank-initiated closure. Cardholders have no administrative appeal path.

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