Lost wire $51K - Nightmare with Amex
I’ve been a loyal American Express Platinum cardholder for 18 years, relying on the card for significant business transactions and automatic payments with over 30 vendors. However, a recent issue with a $51,000 wire transfer has left my business in distress, and American Express’s customer service has been unable to resolve it despite numerous attempts.
On June 28th, I wired $51,000 to American Express to pay my account balance in full and on time. I called American Express to obtain the correct wiring instructions, but I was given incorrect information by a customer service representative. As a result, the funds were received by American Express but were deposited into a different bank account, not applied to my card balance.
After noticing the issue, I called to report it on July 2nd and was instructed to file a case. When the problem went unresolved, I was told to file another case. The funds were "lost," and it wasn't until my third call that I refused to end the call until the issue was escalated. Finally, after being on hold for 90 minutes on July 18th, a supervisor in the wire department found the funds and assured me they would be transferred to my card balance within 48 hours.
Unfortunately, this did not happen. My card was frozen due to the past due balance, causing a cascade of disruptions as all charges were declined. I was forced to contact each of my vendors to update payment information, leading to significant operational challenges.
After the funds were not credited to my account within 48 hours, I was informed they would instead be sent back to my bank. However, despite calling every day since July 24th and escalating to supervisor levels, the funds have not been returned. Each supervisor has provided conflicting information, and as of August 5th, my funds are still unaccounted for, and my business is under significant financial strain.
I have spent over 12 hours on the phone attempting to resolve this, yet there is no resolution in sight.
Date of experience: 28 June 2024