Comcast Retroactively Raises Bill by Banning Credit Card Autopay
Comcast changed its autopay policy to exclude credit cards without notifying customers, effectively adding $30/month to locked-in plan agreements. Customers who refuse to share banking information lose their negotiated rate. This practice combines undisclosed policy changes with financial coercion disguised as a billing update.
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