Sudden Credit Card Interest Rate Increase Doubles Monthly Payment
Consumers experience abrupt, unexplained credit card APR increases that can double minimum payments overnight. Banks provide limited transparency on rate change triggers, leaving cardholders unable to budget or negotiate effectively. This disproportionately impacts lower-income customers with limited alternatives.
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