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Medical emergencies bring out the best in some, the worst in others. Well, needless to say...CareCredit brings out the absolute worst!!! Simply and to the point, they take advantage of patients in a bad situation. CareCredit.com are vultures – and if you can avoid dealing with them, I advise making whatever effort is necessary to do so.

CareCredit.com has signed up medical providers – not just MDs, but dentists, therapists, and veterinarians. If you have a huge medical expense, and can't afford the entire amount, chances are your medical provider will probably mention CareCredit.com and their wonderful three- or six-month no interest plan. Well, I had an overwhelming amount in dental costs and my dentist suggested that I apply for care credit for part of the amount. When I called them, they were EXTREMELY pleasant! I was approved during that very phone call. I have excellent credit...but needless to say, that was NEVER even checked.

The concept sounds very much like an act of mercy, guaranteeing that people who are in desperate need of funds to pay for their medical procedures will get the help they need.

CareCredit.com is actually GE Capital (the same people who made your "˜fridge lend out lots and lots of money). They're not in it for altruism – they're in it to make money – and make money they do. HOW? BY LYING TO YOU!!!!

This is not a loan, it's a credit card – in a few days, a MasterCard appears in your mailbox. In theory, you can use this card to charge more medical expenses. What's different about this card is that, unlike all those offers you're getting in the mail every day, the interest is GETTING ADDED EVERY SINGLE DAY at the maximum amount allowable under the usury threshold of 24% APY.

That vaunted "interest-free" period is only "interest-free" if you pay off the entire bill within the no-interest period. Pay off all but A FEW BUCKS and you owe interest on the entire bill.

MY STORY!

In my case, CareCredit.com never bothered to send me any form of information about the account AT ALL. Sure, they got the card to me, but nothing else. They're never sent me any information about the payment plans, and more to the point, they've never sent me a BILL!

I had less than $3,000 left to pay on the card prior to the "promotional period" ending. My dentist called up to add $9,000 to the card and asked if he did so, would they extend the promotional "interest free" rate for an additional 12 months. THEY GLADLY AGREED! Well, one day, I go online and notice that they are charging me interest. I called and not only was the customer service agent extremely rude, he proceeds to insult my intelligence insulted by stating that I should learn to read. (I'm sorry, last I checked I have my PHD! I am quite certain I KNOW HOW TO READ! This comment coming from a customer service rep who probably gets paid minimum wage at best.) Apparently, I was being charged "deferred interest" because, according to them, I never paid the prior balance off. First of all, I sent them a payment of $3,000 (which was OVER the amount I owed) and they applied that amount to the NEW BALANCE! WHY???? I HAVE NO IDEA! In addition, WHAT WAS I SUPPOSED TO READ??? NOTHING WAS EVER SENT TO ME BUT REGULAR STATEMENTS!!! So in essence, I KILLED MYSELF PAYING MORE THAN THE AMOUNT DUE EVERY MONTH...Just to get slammed anyway. THEY PROMISED MY DENTIST THAT THEY WOULD EXTEND THE PROMOTIONAL PERIOD IF HE ADDED MORE MONEY TO MY EXISTING ACCOUNT! Due to this, I am getting penalized for almost $3,000 in accrued interest. This is just ridiculous!

My Advice ...Avoid these people like the plague! THIS COMPANY IS A SCAM!!!!! Not to mention that their customer service representatives are incompetent (if not merely ***) and worse yet, LIARS!!!

Monetary Loss: $3.

Location: Poughkeepsie, New York

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Guest

I got a CareCredit card, and used it for a vet bill for my cat, and never had an ounce of problems with them. I'd highly recommend them for those of us who need the extra help paying for the vet services.. worked just fine for me!

Guest

im hoping for help during this time of corona virus. As bills pile up, i need help.

waive the bill?

lower apr? something to help

Guest

Just because you have an advanced degree doesn't mean you understand how to use credit. Banks don't make exceptions regardless of how much you complain. Pay your bills on time.

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Lol you're an {{redacted}}...you must work for the company. You literally made the story into whatever you wanted instead of taking the story for what it was.

Muhammed Kpg

carecredit card is RIP-off thief stealin . every ime balance go down F-payment go up

Guest

Been with Care Credit for 7 yrs. all good experiences.

Pay attention to promo payoff deadlines and you’ll be fine. This company is not a scam.....

C L Dfo

If you have multiple promos and you want to be sure to pay off the most recent one about to mature, you will need to call them and have them specifically allocate your payment to that promo. There are also different types of promos that you should educate yourself on.

It can be confusing, but not if you take the time to educate yourself on what you are financing. We have been using Care Credit for a long time now and use it mostly on our dogs. But it also came in handy when we needed to help out my parents in a pinch. We have made it a point to get our promos paid off in time.

It has been easy to manage, since the statement lays everything out for you as to what it due in full by when. Never had a problem with them and appreciate their services.If you have multiple promos and you want to be sure to pay off the most recent one about to mature, you will need to call them and have them specifically allocate your payment to that promo. There are also different types of promos that you should educate yourself on. It can be confusing, but not if you take the time to educate yourself on what you are financing.

We have been using Care Credit for a long time now and use it mostly on our dogs. But it also came in handy when we needed to help out my parents in a pinch. We have made it a point to get our promos paid off in time.

It has been easy to manage, since the statement lays everything out for you as to what it due in full by when. Never had a problem with them and appreciate their services.

Guest

Of course they are in it to make money, lol. Duh!

Um, where did you get your PHD. Less than stellar review.

Guest

Funny because I've never had an issue with my Care credit account and have been using it for over 10 years. It has come in handy so many times.

Guest

They do check credit bc someone I know wasnt approved they had no credit history i was approved and i have an ok credit history

Guest

Lol read the terms and conditions section next time

Guest

Ha you sound like a real idiot. You trying to ruining a company that is trying to help people. They help people not give out handouts

Guest

Other then finding places where it is accepted, I've never had any problems with the bill.

Guest

I have to disagree, I needed a tooth pulled because I split the tooth in half while eating a neckbone, it was a tiny bone but oh my lord it hurt really bad, pain would shoot down my mouth made me want to cry, i felt like i was dying a slow horrible death whenever I accidentaly bit down on it!! In my sleep if i move my mouth the wrong way, more pain, finally i was able to get some money to have it pulled.

Went to my dentist, a miracle worker I might add, and he pulled it and put in a bone graft until I was ready to have another tooth put in, the office manager suggested I apply for the Care Credit, which I did and was approved.I also had my Care Free Dental Discount card and it reduced my bill by half and then I'm able to make monthly payments of $30.I am soooo happy withCare Credit. I can also use it to buy my pets dog and cat food and take them to the vet.

And I can use it for chiropractic and dermatologic needs. I LOVE the Care Credit Card!

Guest

Sorry they lied to you I was just talking to someone about usury.

Guest

Oh hahah. Wait you mean it works like EVERY OTHER CC on the planet.... PhD, my ***

Guest

Lmao. You are truly an idiot.

Guest

Mr phd sounds like a personal problem to me

Guest

I love my care credit. I set it up when I got new glasses last year, to pay a minimal payment of $25 each week until paid off. Paid off with no interest paid at all.

Guest

I'm sorry to hear of your experience. When I called about Care Credit, they were able to sign me up right away, my veterinary clinic accepted the card, and due to the amount I had to charge, gave me six months to pay with zero interest. I used it twice with very positive results.

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