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HSBC says MoneyGrams bounce, then charges late fees

CL in Texas said: “My husband and I bought a car from Alford Cheverolet Oct 2004, and have been late with a payment a time or two but always send a money gram. Well, HSBC has informed me that money grams bounce and that me and my husband owe late fees. […]

My Suzuki payoff is exactly what it was two years ago

RD in Florida said: “Just trying to find your account with HSBC bank on line is almost impossible. In 2006 I purchased a Suzuki motorcycle, 2 years later I still owe what I paid for the motorcycle, even though I made extra payments and was never late. At least I didn’t think […]

HSBC employee tells of customer horror stories and abuse

A person in Indiana said: “I am a current employee of HSBC/Beneficial. I have been there for 11 yrs. I have tried to quit, but with the market being so bad, there is nowhere to go. My BSM recently strong armed a fellow AE into putting an elderly couple into a 40 […]

HSBC refuses to help with disputed charge on credit card

VM in Wisconsin said: “My mistake was that I had a credit card that I didn’t use since 2004 - In Sept 07 I received a statement with a previous balance, and finance charges. I called to find out what this was - I was informed I made a purchase in May 07 but […]

Homeowner lets Beneficial Finance go to foreclosure

KB in Oklahoma said: “I’m so happy to find this site. I’m being swallowed whole by a home loan, equity loan and side loan with beneficial. With the outrageous interest we can no longer make our payments and have decided to let them foreclose on our house. I’m interested in others’ experiences with Beneficial […]

Thomas M Detelich of HSBC said to be biggest goof of all

KS sent this report: “I worked for HFC/Beneficial for 3 years. We all know the management are goofs, and the President (Detelich) is the biggest goof of all. I read about the customer relations issue, and must say that what was reported is not all-truthful. The branch people are not allowed to handle customer […]

Visitor says laziness is your fault, not HSBC’s

MK in Nevada said: “I spent 30 minutes reading these “horror” stories and couldn’t help but laugh at the laziness of those posting messages. Have some responsibility for not following your finances. To fall 60 days past due and complain that your credit is ruined is rediculous, pay your bill. Whining […]

HSBC Negates Interest Free Promotion For $1

CS in Idaho reports this about HSBC: “We purchased a HDTV in Feb of 2007 on a same as cash basis expiring end of 2010. My first payment was late one day due to the Memorial Day holiday. They agreed to waive the $35 fee and told me it could take two […]



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