Bank withholds promised promotional interest rate despite met requirements
Bank failed to apply advertised promotional interest rate despite consumer meeting all stated qualifying conditions. Consumer lost hundreds of dollars in interest due to bank failure to honor its own promotional terms. No escalation path effectively resolves promotional rate disputes.
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