Comments on: Another Charge from Netherlands

By: Taking the First Step to Simplicity | The Sun’s Financial Diary | A Personal Finance Blog on Saving and Investing

Fri, 27 Apr 2007 18:41:13 +0000

[...] enjoy your stay! Last night when I called American Express to dispute the seemingly never ending charges on my Costco card from Netherlands (yes, it came again and AMEX only told me to be [more] patient after 8 weeks of investigation), I [...]

By: The Sun

The Sun — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 17:18:19 +0000

Tim & MM: What AMEX told me when I first reported to them the charge a month ago was that since it’s a recurring charge (I didn’t notice the charge when it first appeared so I missed the opportunity), even if I close the account, the charge will continue to be billed on me, no matter what. Since close the account and get a new card won’t help me anything in this case. All I can do is wait. Fortunately, there’s nothing else on the card, so it doesn’t seem to being abused. I am still hoping this can be resolved soon.

By: Moneymonk

Moneymonk — Mon, 26 Mar 2007 23:22:03 +0000

Im also shocked with AMEX results, they are known for their good reputation. Either you CALL the company in Netherlands or do like Tim suggested have AMEX close the account.

By: Tim

Tim — Mon, 26 Mar 2007 21:54:11 +0000

This is completely b.s. by AMEX. AMEX should have immediately closed the account and issued you a new card. even if it is a recurring charge, a closed account will send back an invalid transaction to whoever is charging the account.