Closing Your Credit Card Account
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Closing Your Credit Card Account
Summary:
Resolving credit card debt can be both liberating and frustrating. As you direct more of your paycheck towards paying off your cards, you gradually eliminate the debt, and finally, the day arrives when your balance is zero. While this should bring a sense of relief, dealing with credit card companies can turn it into a challenge.Navigating Credit Card Companies
You'd expect congratulations for paying off your debt, but credit card companies might not be so accommodating. Instead, you may find yourself arguing with customer service, trying to close your account. Despite your clear intention to end the account?"without any need for emergency use, lower interest rates, or special offers?"they might resist your decision.
Our Experience
When my wife decided to close a couple of her credit card accounts, she faced exactly this. It wasn't just about ending the relationship with the credit card company; she faced additional challenges. For instance, she had a magazine subscription tied to one of her cards. Despite her efforts, the magazine company refused to cancel her subscription.
Finally, when her credit card was paid off and she informed the company that she wanted to close the account, they agreed?"after much back and forth.
The Surprise
After closing her account, we took a trip, believing everything was sorted. Upon our return, she discovered two bills from the credit card company. The magazine company had tried to charge her again. To our shock, without consulting her, the credit card company paid the magazine and billed her for it. This resulted in additional charges?"including a late payment fee?"adding up to over $100 on an account they confirmed as closed.
Conclusion
We are still disputing these charges, but this experience highlights the challenges of closing credit card accounts. Dealing with credit card companies can feel like navigating a complex maze, with unexpected hurdles at every turn.
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