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Citibank Balance Transfer 0 Percent Promotional Terms Not Honored After Application

Citibank approved a balance transfer with 0% promotional terms that were not applied as advertised. Consumers relying on balance transfer promotions for debt consolidation face unexpected interest charges when promotional terms are applied differently than stated. No consumer confirmation tool exists for tracking balance transfer promotional terms post-approval.

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