Credit Card Customers Frustrated by Lack of Transparency on APR and Offers
Long-tenured credit card customers report being unable to get lower APR rates or promotional offers despite consistent on-time payments, receiving only unsolicited mail and calls instead of clear answers. This creates frustration around opaque criteria banks use for credit line and rate decisions.
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Credit Card Promotional APR Offers Hide Eligibility Restrictions During Application
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