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You should fill out this form if you have a complaint about a credit card. The more information you provide in this form, the
better we will be able to understand the issues involved in your complaint. Please fill in this form completely and mail or fax
to:
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
[Address]
Washington, DC [Zip Code]
FAX: [Fax Number]
Please Note:
Keep a copy of your completed form for your records. Once we receive your form, we will provide you with a case number.
Keep this case number for future contact with the CFPB.
You can choose to submit information anonymously or to have none of the information you provide sent to the company, but the
CFPB may not be able to take action on your complaint. We will include the information you provide in our database for analysis and
to help with supervisory and other efforts.
If you are filing a complaint on behalf of someone else, we may need this person’s signed, written permission to take action on this
complaint. Except where noted, all items refer to the consumer with the complaint.
Review the Privacy Act Statement found on the last page of this form.
We cannot act as a court of law or as a lawyer on your behalf and we cannot give you legal or financial advice.
1) What happened? Share your story. Please describe your complaint. Include facts about what happened and any steps you have
taken to resolve the complaint.
2) Is this about something that happened
to you or someone you know?
Yes
No
If you are filing on behalf of someone else,
know that the CFPB may need this person’s signed,
written permission to take action on this complaint.
4) Do you want us to send some of the Yes
information you provide to the credit card
No
company? The CFPB may send some of the
information you enter to the credit card company identified later
in this form. If you do not want us to send any information to the
credit card company, we may not be able to take action on your
complaint. We will include the information you have provided in
our database for analysis and to help with supervisory and other
efforts.
Yes
3) Is this about something you observed
while working for a financial institution or
No
financial service provider?
5) Do you want to submit this form to CFPB
anonymously?
Yes
No
Without your contact information, CFPB will not
be able to communicate with you and may not be able to
take action on the complaint. We will include the information you
provide in our database for analysis and to help with supervisory
and other efforts.
6) Is this about a credit card account you have or used to have?
Yes
No
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7) The issue with this credit card is: Check all that apply.
Advertising/Marketing Practices
Unclear or Deceptive Mail Solicitation
Unclear or Deceptive TV, Newspaper or Radio Ad
Unclear or Deceptive Telephone Solicitation
Unwanted Mail Solicitation
Unwanted Telephone Solicitation
Application/Processing Delay
Failure to Receive a Response
APR/Interest Rate
Increase in APR on an Existing Balance
APR Too High/Different Than Expected/Offered
Increase in APR on New Purchases
APR Not Reduced Back to Original Rate
Increase in APR After Introductory Rate Period
Failure to Reduce APR
Failure to Reduce APR While Servicemember Deployed
Balance Transfer Declined
Only Partial Balance Transferred
Balance Transfer Delayed/Took Too Long
Dispute a Charge on Bill
Erroneous/Unauthorized Charge
Unrecognized Charge
Credit Not Applied
Miscalculation of Finance Charges
Arbitration
Balance Transfer
Bankruptcy
Billing Disputes
Billing Statement Issues
Other Information on Statement Confusing or Incorrect
Payments Misapplied
Statement Not Received
Cash Advances
Cash Advance Declined
Claims and Defenses Against Issuer
Closing/Cancelling Account
Incorrect Cash Advance APR Charged
Bank Closure (Involuntary)
Collection Debt Dispute/Authentication
Collection Practices
Convenience Checks
Credit Determination
Bank Failed to Recognize Customer Requested Closure
(Voluntary)
Credit Line Too Low/Different from Expected
Application Declined/Reasons for Decline
Cancelled Payment Protection ‐ Amount Still Charged
Incorrect Monthly Amount Charged
Credit Card Payment/Debt Protection
Never Signed Up/Approved Enrollment in Program
Program Disclosures Misleading/Confusing
Eligibility Requirements to Receive Benefits
Length of Benefit Period Too Short
Payment of Benefits
Credit Line Increase/Decrease
Credit Line Increase Declined
Credit Line Involuntarily Decreased
Unwanted/Unrequested Credit Line Increase
Credit Reporting
Information Provided to Credit Bureau
Use of Credit Report by Card Issuer
Incorrect/Invalid Information Provided
Rude Service
Extremely Long Hold Times
Customer Service Failed to Return Call/Follow‐up
Customer Service/Customer Relations
Delinquent Account
Fees—Balance Transfer Fee
BT Fee Too High/Different Than Expected/Offered
BT Fee Inappropriately Assessed
Fees—Cash Advance Fee
Cash Advance Fee Too High/Different Than Expected/Offered
Cash Advance Fee Inappropriately Assessed
Fees—Late Fee
Late Fee Too High/Different Than Expected/Offered
Late Fee Inappropriately Assessed
Fees—Other
Other Fees (Returned Check, Payment by Phone, Etc.)
Fees—Overlimit
Overlimit Fee Too High/Different Than Expected/Offered
Financial Info
Forbearance/Workout Plans
Overlimit Fee Inappropriately Assessed
Identity Theft/Fraud/Forgery/Embezzlement
Payoff Process
Privacy
Providing Information to Unauthorized Persons
Rewards
Forfeiture of Points
Issues with Points Redemption
Amount of Rewards Earned Too Low/Different Than Expected
Sale of Account
Transaction Issue
Transaction Not Processed/Rejected/Declined
Unsolicited Issuance
Other: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Yes
8) Do you believe the issue involves discrimination?
No
Don’t Know
If yes, check the basis for the discrimination below:
Discrimination Based on Age
Discrimination Based on Receipt of Public Assistance
Discrimination Based on Marital Status
Discrimination Based on Religion
Discrimination Based on National Origin
Discrimination Based on Sex
Discrimination based on Race
Other: ________________________________
Discrimination Based on Exercise of Rights Under Consumer Credit Protection Act
9) When did this happen?
____ / ____ / ________
Don’t Know
10) Estimate the total dollar value of your loss based on what you know right now.
$ ______
11) What do you think would be a fair resolution of this issue?
12) Credit Card Account Number: ____________________________
The CFPB uses unique information about this credit card account to determine which company you are complaining about and to help
make sure the company reviews the correct account. The CFPB uses your credit card number only for these purposes. We will never ask
for your expiration date or the security code on the back of your credit card. The more information you provide, the faster we are able
to process this form and take action on this complaint.
13) Information about the Credit Card Issuer
Company Name: _________________________________________
Address 1: ______________________________________________
Address 2: ______________________________________________
City: ____________________ State: _____ Zip Code: ________
Country: _______________________________________________
Telephone: _____________________
Website: _____________________________________________
14) Have you done any of these things to try to resolve this issue? Check all that apply.
Contacted credit card issuer
Contacted Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Contacted another government agency
Retained attorney
Filed legal action
Other: ____________________________________________
15) If you have done other things, please provide details, such as the names of any government agencies contacted and
the dates they were contacted and any case numbers, contact information, current status, etc.
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16) I am filling out this form on behalf of:
Myself
If you are filing on behalf of someone else, please know that the CFPB may need this person’s signed,
written permission to take action on this issue.
Myself and Someone Else
Someone Else
17) COMPLETE THIS SECTION ONLY IF FILING ON BEHALF OF SOMEONE ELSE
What is your relationship to this person? __________________
Salutation (Mr., Mrs., Ms., Dr., etc.): _____________________
Please provide us with your name and contact information:
First Name: _________________________________________
Middle Name: _______________________________________
Last Name: _________________________________________
Suffix (Jr., Sr., etc.): ___________________________________
Mailing Address 1: ____________________________________
Mailing Address 2: ____________________________________
City: _______________________________ State: _________
Zip Code/APO/FPO: ________
Primary Phone Number: __________________
Is this a mobile phone?: Yes
No
Don’t Know
Alternate Phone Number: ___________________
Is this a mobile phone?: Yes
No
Don’t Know
Fax Number: ___________________
Email Address: ________________________________________
Country: _____________________________________________
18) Account Contact Information Enter the name(s) and address associated with this credit card account.
Salutation (Mr., Mrs., Ms., Dr., etc.): _______________________
First Name: ___________________________________________
Middle Name: _________________________________________
Last Name: ___________________________________________
Suffix (Jr., Sr., etc.): _____________________________________
Billing Address
Salutation (Mr., Mrs., Ms., Dr., etc.): _______________________
First Name: ___________________________________________
Middle Name: _________________________________________
Last Name: ___________________________________________
Suffix (Jr., Sr., etc.): _____________________________________
For multiple names, what is the relationship of these people to
each other? ___________________________________________
Address 1: ___________________________________________
Address 2: ___________________________________________
City: _________________________________ State: ________
Zip Code/APO/FPO: ________
Country: _____________________________________________
Mailing Address (if different from Billing Address)
Address 1: ____________________________________________
Address 2: ____________________________________________
City: ___________________________________ State: ________
Zip Code/APO/FPO: ________
Country: _____________________________________________
19) Other Contact Information and Communication Preferences
Best Way to Contact:
Primary Phone Number: __________________
Yes
Is this a mobile phone?:
Email
No
Text
Phone
Mail
Fax
Don’t Know
Alternate Phone Number: ___________________
Best Time to Contact:
Yes
Is this a mobile phone?:
No
Don’t Know
8am ‐ Noon ET
Noon ‐ 4pm ET
4pm ‐ 7pm ET
Fax Number: ___________________
Email Address: ________________________________________
Preferred Language: ____________________________________
20) Create a Password If you provide us with an email address in Item 19, you can view the status of this complaint on CFPB’s website
(www.consumerfinance.gov). Your email address will be your username. Do not use the same password you use to log in to this email
account. The password must include at least one capital letter and a number or special character. ____________________
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Optional Information
What is your age? ________ years
Prefer Not to Answer
Is this complaint for a servicemember or dependent of a servicemember?
Yes
No
COMPLETE THIS SECTION ONLY IF COMPLAINT IS FOR A SERVICEMEMBER OR DEPENDENT OF A SERVICEMEMBER
I am or was a servicemember
I am a dependent of a servicemember
Servicemember’s Name:
Salutation (Mr., Mrs., Ms., Dr., etc.): ____________________
First Name: ________________________________________
Middle Name: ______________________________________
Last Name: ________________________________________
Suffix (Jr., Sr., etc.): __________________________________
Address 1: ____________________________________________
Address 2: ____________________________________________
City: ___________________________________ State: ________
Zip Code/APO/FPO: ________
Country: _____________________________________________
What is the servicemember’s status?
Active
Reserve
National Guard
Retired
Veteran
What is the servicemember’s branch of service?
Army
Navy
Marines
Air Force
Coast Guard
Public Health Service
National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration
What is the servicemember’s rank?
E1‐E4
E5‐E7
E8‐E9
O1‐O3
O4‐O6
O7‐O10
W01‐CW5
Privacy Act Statement
The information that you provide will permit the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to respond to consumer complaints and inquiries regarding
practices by banks and other institutions supervised by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The information may be disclosed:
to an entity that is the subject of your complaint if you agree to this in your answer to Question 4;
to a court, magistrate or administrative tribunal in the course of a proceeding;
to third parties to the extent necessary to obtain information that is relevant to the resolution of a complaint;
for enforcement, statutory, and regulatory purposes;
to another federal or state agency or regulatory authority;
to a member of Congress; to the Department of Justice, a court, an adjudicative body or administrative tribunal, or a party in litigation; and
to contractors, agents, and others authorized by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to receive this information.
This collection of information is authorized by 12 U.S.C. § 5493.
You are not required to file a complaint or provide any identifying information, and you may withdraw your complaint at any time. However, if you
do not provide the requested information, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau may not be able to take action on your complaint fully.
Notice of Consumer Information Collection
An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless the collection of information
displays a valid control number assigned by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The OMB control number for this collection is XXXX–
XXXX. This collection expires on XX/XX/XXXX.
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File Type | application/pdf |
File Title | Credit Card Intake Form 6 10 2011 Revisions |
Author | dorseyd |
File Modified | 2011-06-10 |
File Created | 2011-06-10 |