In the last week there have been consistent datapoints of two types of shutdowns:
- Citi AT&T Access More card holders having that card and all other ThankYou linked cards axed
- Synchrony cards with lots of dining activity, especially if using targeted a dining promotion axed
In both cases there was no early warning from a know your customer (KYC) call, so the once reliable Citi indicator isn’t as reliable right now.
If you still have an AT&T Access More card and have any creative charges in recent history, or if you’ve been hitting the Synchrony portfolio with dining promotions, it might be wise to close those accounts before you end up with the issuer closing them for you and potentially banning you in the process. In other words, it might be time for the sneak attack strike back. Live to fight another day!
Live footage of Citi, post sneak attack strike back.