High-fee subprime card issuers blocking account closure requests
Subprime credit card companies make it effectively impossible for consumers to close accounts despite high fees and interest rates, trapping them in costly products. Repeated closure attempts through multiple channels fail without explanation. This is a deliberate retention tactic that exploits consumers who cannot easily access mainstream credit alternatives.
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