Bank Denies Advertised Checking Bonus Citing Prior Account Despite Eligible Timeframe
A consumer opened a new Bank of America checking account, met all spending requirements, but was denied the advertised bonus because of a prior closed account — despite terms stating only 12-month exclusion. The bank applied stricter eligibility criteria than advertised. Promotional offer terms mismatch between marketing and enforcement is a recurring banking dispute.
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A customer opened an account under a promotional cash-bonus offer, met every deposit and balance-maintenance requirement confirmed by staff, then was denied the bonus on an eligibility technicality never disclosed upfront. Reflects a pattern of banks not honoring promotional terms verified by their own representatives.
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