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Complaint Review: HBSC - Orchard Bank - Salinas California
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HBSC - Orchard Bank
PO Box 80004 Salinas, 93912 California, U.S.A.
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HBSC - Orchard Bank HBSC did not close my account 2/07 as requested and racked up bill due to annual fee originating 4/11/07 ripoff Salinas California
As a customer for over 3 years with HBSC/Orchard Bank I was a bit dismayed at what has transpired. HBSC was the only credit card I carried out of 5 which had an annual fee and a high apr so I made the decision to close my account in February 2007.
At that time, I called the customer service number and asked to have my account closed - I was told I was all set and that was that. unfortunately I received a May statement from HBSC stating an annual fee had been charged in the amount of $59.00. I called HBSC and was told they had no record of my request to close the account in February and they would credit my account the $59 fee and close the account.
I received a June statement saying I still owed the annual fee plus additional late fees and interest. I called again and was told, they were terribly sorry, the account would be closed and all fees and charges credited. I was also told to expect a letter to confirm the closure.
In July, I received yet another statement from HBSC, this time, the amount was up $156.63. I called again and was told there was no record of my previous conversations, the account was still open and I would need to pay $60.00 to have the matter settled. The customer service rep. said she could credit me the additional fees but not the annual fee. I had to pay $60.00 for an annual fee on an account I do not even own a card for.
The Rep. also told me that although she could credit the charges - aside from the annual fee - I could write a letter to try to get a refund of the annual fee after I paid it.
But, she did not think I would get my refund.
At least as of a phone call to check in today, my account is finally recorded as closed! what a ripoff!
Michelle
Bantam, Connecticut
U.S.A.
At that time, I called the customer service number and asked to have my account closed - I was told I was all set and that was that. unfortunately I received a May statement from HBSC stating an annual fee had been charged in the amount of $59.00. I called HBSC and was told they had no record of my request to close the account in February and they would credit my account the $59 fee and close the account.
I received a June statement saying I still owed the annual fee plus additional late fees and interest. I called again and was told, they were terribly sorry, the account would be closed and all fees and charges credited. I was also told to expect a letter to confirm the closure.
In July, I received yet another statement from HBSC, this time, the amount was up $156.63. I called again and was told there was no record of my previous conversations, the account was still open and I would need to pay $60.00 to have the matter settled. The customer service rep. said she could credit me the additional fees but not the annual fee. I had to pay $60.00 for an annual fee on an account I do not even own a card for.
The Rep. also told me that although she could credit the charges - aside from the annual fee - I could write a letter to try to get a refund of the annual fee after I paid it.
But, she did not think I would get my refund.
At least as of a phone call to check in today, my account is finally recorded as closed! what a ripoff!
Michelle
Bantam, Connecticut
U.S.A.
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Zelda
Seattle,Washington,
U.S.A.
BBB Vs Orchard Bank AKA as HSBC
#2Consumer Suggestion
Sat, July 28, 2007
I had them pull the exact same thing, except I never activated the card. I was told the same lies you were, and hit the ceiling when I got a bill with a late fee a month later. I filed a complaint with the Better Business Bureau and amazingly, I got a letter from Orchard confirming my closed account and a phone call from HSBC. I still would never carry a orchard bank card and will likely close my other account HSCB
