Payment cutoff timezone mismatch causes incorrect late fee
Credit card payment system applied wrong cutoff time when consumer paid from a different timezone, generating an erroneous late fee. The UI prevented selecting the correct date, creating a systemic trap. Timezone-unaware payment cutoffs systematically penalize travelers.
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