Credit card issuer raises APR without required advance notice
Credit card issuers raise interest rates without providing the legally required 45-day advance notice, denying customers the right to opt out and pay off balances at the old rate. Most consumers are unaware of this CARD Act protection. Violations are common but rarely challenged due to lack of consumer awareness and tooling.
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