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Bank of America Credit Card Promotional Offer Not Honored After Approval

A consumer applied for a BofA credit card specifically for a flight discount promotion. After approval and qualifying purchase, the promotional benefit was denied. Credit card promotional transparency and post-approval honor rates are poorly enforced.

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