Advertised 0% Intro APR Not Honored After Card Approval
Customers approved for a credit card advertised with a 0% introductory APR on purchases discover after activation that the promotional rate applies only to balance transfers, not purchases. Customer service offers no explanation for the discrepancy and no path to escalate the issue.
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