Bank of America Refuses Full International Fee Refund for 20-Year Customer
Bank of America charged $82 in international fees and refunded only $5 despite a customer having over 20 years of loyalty and having received full refunds in comparable past situations. Long relationship history provides no consistent protection from fee decisions. This inconsistency in how loyalty is valued drives customers to competitors with transparent fee policies.
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