Advanta Bank Credit Card Support Ticket
Having delt with banks & "teaser" rates before... I made VERY certain I would not fall into this trap (but was trapped anyway). I know the "due" date varies AND paying a day EARLY is credited to the previous month (which makes one late in the current... More... (Credit Cards, Finance, Banks)
Advanta has a history of using deceptive and misleading business practices. Losing a class action lawsuit in the late 90's did not seem to deter them.
There is no way you can expect any fair or good-faith dealings with this bank. It is the most contemptible bank I have ever dealt with and should be shut down & it's officers jailed. (Advanta Bank Credit Card)
Ditto... rate increase from 2.99 "lifetime" to 27%. The kicker.. I paid off the balance, closed the account, got a statement (due 1/19/09)for $95 even tho there was a 0 balance forward (customer service says it's for the months interest.. even tho the balance was paid in full). I'm not paying it. When they Fu** my credit... I'm taking them befor a judge for damages (lower FICA = higher mortgage rate). Hopefully I can collect "difference" (Advanta Interest Rate Ripoff)
If you refuse to pay Advanta, they will ruin your personal credit. They don't bother to report to the 3 credit bureaus if your a small business card holder. But I know of 2 people now that refused to pay and Advanta started reporting the negative info. to the bureaus.
There is no way you can expect any fair or good-faith dealings with this bank. It is the most contemptible bank I have ever dealt with and should be shut down & it's officers jailed.
(Advanta Bank Credit Card)