Rogers Platinum MASTERCARD Consumer Reviews

Got the card just before a trip. Used it once or twice in Canada before traveling. Then get to Europe use it in a taxi no problem. Tried at the hotel declined. Called them and they said it was under review due to possible fraud activity. I said OK is it this charge at the hotel? it was me. "Sorry but it is under review". But who? "Fraud department". Can I talk to them? "No". Why not? "They don't do that" So then of course how are they going to review something without asking the person. I called back a couple of weeks later and it was still under review. Then finally a month later someone calls me and ask me if I tried to use the card at this hotel. I said yes so now it is not under review. One MONTH to ask one question to clear it all up!. But don't worry they apologized every time. The another card I used on the same trip sent me a text after a charge they were concerned about. They asked me about it. I replied that it was me. Thet replied all is good. 3 minutes. How freaking dumb is Rogers. I pretty much wanted to cancel my internet with them because of this. Maybe I still willl.

I find the agents are quite unhelpful. They have told me they were going to follow up first thing the next day, however, they did not. If they don't know the answer to a question, they make up information to get you off the phone. For example, one of the agents said that because of the Canada Post strike, the Purolator shipments are delayed. This is grossly inaccurate as Purolator guarantees the shipments to be delivered the next day. Also, all of the staff seem very unhelpful as they don't seem willing to help you get what you need. I would not recommend this company. The only reason I was looking at this card is because I was travelling (I applied 4 weeks in advance). Since they aren't able to get me this card in time for my trip, I am stuck with paying high transaction fees.

I've had the card now for three months. The card gets declined a lot. When travelling overseas, even though I informed them where I will be, one out of every three transactions gets declined (I travel a lot, and never had any trouble with any other card). The card has also been frozen twice by their fraud department with usage in Canada. Once is similar to one of the previous reviews (Apple store). I went to an Apple Store and tried to buy an iPad. Declined! Went home and called them, and they said there was a suspicious transaction (yes, it was me buying an iPad I told them!). They said it will remain frozen until they investigate. I asked, how long? And they said they have seen it take six months! However, after a week, they called me and said my card is okay to use again. The benefits of this card are good, but the most unreliable card I have ever seen. Carry a backup so you don't get stranded.

In typically lousy Rogers service standards, those of you who have ever dealt with a cellphone or TV account know what I mean. They don't help customers in dispute situations unlike every other card I use. Basically a Mexican merchant put through pesos as US dollars. Of course I missed that when entering my pin and surprise when my statement showed the correct amount just 3000 usd not pesos. Of course no logical person would expect someone to have paid 3000 usd to play one round of golf. Yet the incredibly unhelpful customer service person said it's my problem since I put my pin in. Fortunately the merchant appears willing to fix it but how scary is it that they won't even call the merchant to help or flag a odd charge amount. Considering this card is for traveling it shouldn't be so unhelpful in such a simple occurrence. The second I get this money back, I am closing this account forever it is simply no where near the protection or help I get with other cards like TD infinite or Amex. Don't take this risk with this terrible company and card no matter the points available. Imagine if someone stole your pin and charged up thousands these guys wouldn't lift a finger to help you. Not worth it!