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Complaint Review: North American Bancard - troy Michigan

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  • North American Bancard 250 STEPHENSON HWY troy, Michigan United States of America

North American Bancard Deceptive Contracts, False promises by sales rep troy, Michigan

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Like many of the other reports on here my sales representive outright lied about almost everything.  He gave me three pages of what seemed like a simple contract. He told me it was just 25 cents per transaction plus whatever the credit card company charges if it wasn't a debit card. The equipment was free and I could cancel at any time as long as I returned the equipment. Taking him at his word, foolishly, I glanced over the pages and signed. Of course I didn't notice the little part at the bottom that said "Page 10 of 10" 

Only after seeing all the surprise fees on my first statement did I re-look at my "contract" and realize I was missing most of it. I had page 1, page 2, and page 10.
The remaining seven pages he didn't show me had the real contract in it. It has all sorts of lovely things about a three year contract and how there are a crapload of fees and penalties oh and by the way they can increase your rates at any time. After the three years the agreement is automatically renewed for an additional year unless you inform them in writing that you wish to end the service at least 60 days prior to that time.

Considering that my experience is almost identical to so many other reports from people scattered across the US I can't find any other explanation except that they train their Sales Reps to pull this scam.


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AUTHOR: North American Bancard - (U.S.A.)

POSTED: Thursday, June 10, 2010






Dear Merchant,




 




NAB works very diligently to resolve all customer issues and complaints.  Since our inception in 1992, we have worked with over 125,000 merchants of all sizes and levels of complexity.  We provide a high level of service and support to our customers, as is evidenced by the low number of complaints we handle.  Occasionally we, like any other large company, may make a mistake or mishandle an issue.  When these are brought to our attention we resolve them to the best of our ability.  Our 250+ employees work hard every day to make doing business with NAB a pleasure for our merchants and stakeholders, all we ask is the opportunity to recover well.




 




First and foremost, our apologies for any misunderstanding that you may have incurred.




 




In regards to the fees that have been questioned, your individual Agreement will clearly list all the fees and length of agreement that may apply to your account within the terms and conditions. 




 




In regards to closing the account, section 13 of the Agreement states, Any merchant who terminates this agreement prior to it's termination date is responsible for any and all monthly fees assessed under the Agreement for the remainder of the then existing term of the Agreement, including all minimum monthly fee commitments, which in no case shall be less than $295.00.  In regards to the renewing of the agreement, the initial term would have to be met, thereafter, the agreement goes to a month by month term until a written request is received to cancel.  




 




Under the Merchant Acceptance portion states, A copy of the Card Services Terms and Conditions, has been provided to you.  Please sign below to signify that you have received a copy of the Card Services Terms & Conditions and that you agree to all terms and conditions contained therein.  Also states under the Individual Guaranty the following, I/We have read, understand, and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement. 




 




NAB would like to apologize for any unsatisfactory service related issues you have experienced and would like to take the opportunity to discuss this matter further.  Please have your Merchant Account number ready, and contact Diana at 248-283-6059 so that your specific situation may be properly researched and addressed.




 




Sincerely,




 




Rebecca Paull




Research Manager



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