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.

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!