Credit card payment processing errors cause duplicate charges and bad refunds
Customers report issuers mishandling payment crediting, triggering duplicate ACH autopay attempts and unauthorized refunds of payments meant to satisfy the balance. This creates confusing account states and disputes over what is actually owed.
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Bank applies refunds against pending transactions incorrectly
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Bank issues uncashed refund check then reports late payment on balance it created
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