topic Re: BUH-BYE Synchrony, BUH-BYE Verizon in Credit Cards

BUH-BYE Synchrony, BUH-BYE Verizon

blindambition — Thu, 01 Sep 2022 21:17:21 GMT

It's been a long time coming, but I finally cancelled Verizon Wireless. The service I've had since 1992, when I was 20 years old. My SO and I went with T-Mobile. They work fine in my area, and soo much cheaper than Verizon.

I swore I'd never have a Synchrony card, but I got the Verizon Visa when it was released in June 2020. Strictly for the autopay benefit, and terrific SUB. Received over $500 on that SUB. No real issues with Synchrony, only multiple reporting the first 2 months. Payments posted promptly, and no autopay hiccups. Those were my only concerns.

Switched phones on Tuesday. Last Verizon bill will post the 20th, but turned off autopay and removed Verizon Visa. I'll put last payment on Cash Plus. Verizon Visa was $0, closed this morning. 😊

I can now take advantage of the 5% cell phone category on Cash Plus. No more lame Verizon Dollars, which only have any value on Verizon. 👏🏻

Re: BUH-BYE Synchrony, BUH-BYE Verizon

Aim_High — Thu, 01 Sep 2022 22:41:40 GMT

Congrats on your changes, @blindambition! Sometimes a little housekeeping is in order. Those "verizon dollars" were a major turn-off for me on that Verizon Visa. I have Verizon and don't plan to switch but I like flexibility in how I redeem rewards. And I was aware of how that card entangles you further with Verizon. Enjoy your streamlined wallet and new monthly savings!!

Re: BUH-BYE Synchrony, BUH-BYE Verizon

blindambition — Fri, 02 Sep 2022 00:40:42 GMT

@Aim_High wrote:
Congrats on your changes, @blindambition! Sometimes a little housekeeping is in order. Those "verizon dollars" were a major turn-off for me on that Verizon Visa. I have Verizon and don't plan to switch but I like flexibility in how I redeem rewards. And I was aware of how that card entangles you further with Verizon. Enjoy your streamlined wallet and new monthly savings!!

Thanks @Aim_High! Verizon was the only reliable service in NYC at one time, and never had an issue with them. I was once employed with them.

The west coast metro I live in now has better coverage from T-Mobile. We'd have a consistent 1 bar, with LTE from Verizon in house. Now 3 bars and 5G with T-Mobile. That and cost were enough this time around.

I'v closed 3 cards in last 8 months. Always good to reevaluate the lineup and needs.

Re: BUH-BYE Synchrony, BUH-BYE Verizon

purebulldogs — Fri, 02 Sep 2022 00:05:52 GMT

@blindambition wrote:
It's been a long time coming, but I finally cancelled Verizon Wireless. The service I've had since 1992, when I was 20 years old. My SO and I went with T-Mobile. They work fine in my area, and soo much cheaper than Verizon.
I swore I'd never have a Synchrony card, but I got the Verizon Visa when it was released in June 2020. Strictly for the autopay benefit, and terrific SUB. Received over $500 on that SUB. No real issues with Synchrony, only multiple reporting the first 2 months. Payments posted promptly, and no autopay hiccups. Those were my only concerns.
Switched phones on Tuesday. Last Verizon bill will post the 20th, but turned off autopay and removed Verizon Visa. I'll put last payment on Cash Plus. Verizon Visa was $0, closed this morning. 😊
I can now take advantage of the 5% cell phone category on Cash Plus. No more lame Verizon Dollars, which only have any value on Verizon. 👏🏻

I dropped Verizon also. It got too expensive and I started having network issues and the data only worked half the time. Much happier off of Verizon. TMobile works well now and the network gets better and better. I actually get better data performance in rural spots with tmobiles 600mhz low band spectrum and their mid band seems to really be expanding.

As for the Verizon card, I never really wanted it. I considered getting it for the autopay discount since that's the only cc they seem to allow it with but it wasn't worth it for me.

Re: BUH-BYE Synchrony, BUH-BYE Verizon

blindambition — Fri, 02 Sep 2022 00:16:30 GMT

@purebulldogs wrote:
@blindambition wrote:
It's been a long time coming, but I finally cancelled Verizon Wireless. The service I've had since 1992, when I was 20 years old. My SO and I went with T-Mobile. They work fine in my area, and soo much cheaper than Verizon.
I swore I'd never have a Synchrony card, but I got the Verizon Visa when it was released in June 2020. Strictly for the autopay benefit, and terrific SUB. Received over $500 on that SUB. No real issues with Synchrony, only multiple reporting the first 2 months. Payments posted promptly, and no autopay hiccups. Those were my only concerns.
Switched phones on Tuesday. Last Verizon bill will post the 20th, but turned off autopay and removed Verizon Visa. I'll put last payment on Cash Plus. Verizon Visa was $0, closed this morning. 😊
I can now take advantage of the 5% cell phone category on Cash Plus. No more lame Verizon Dollars, which only have any value on Verizon. 👏🏻
I dropped Verizon also. It got too expensive and I started having network issues and the data only worked half the time. Much happier off of Verizon. TMobile works well now and the network gets better and better. I actually get better data performance in rural spots with tmobiles 600mhz low band spectrum and their mid band seems to really be expanding.

As for the Verizon card, I never really wanted it. I considered getting it for the autopay discount since that's the only cc they seem to allow it with but it wasn't worth it for me.

Verizon was reliable, we weren't dropping calls, or even having data issues, but the price is out of hand. Tired of calls to get better pricing. If 30 years doesn't show loyalty. Then fogettaboutit. 😆

Enjoy your new service.

Re: BUH-BYE Synchrony, BUH-BYE Verizon

Trikoret — Fri, 02 Sep 2022 00:27:55 GMT

When I had Verizon I used to Paypal key linked to my cash+ card. Verizon would see it as a debit card. Unfortunately, Paypal killed it. I was done with Verizon when Paypal key got discontinued.

Re: BUH-BYE Synchrony, BUH-BYE Verizon

blindambition — Fri, 02 Sep 2022 00:43:19 GMT

@Trikoret wrote:
When I had Verizon I used to Paypal key linked to my cash+ card. Verizon would see it as a debit card. Unfortunately, Paypal killed it. I was done with Verizon when Paypal key got discontinued.

Yeah, that method didn't last long. Verizon is the only carrier that makes you jump hoops for autopay discount.

Re: BUH-BYE Synchrony, BUH-BYE Verizon

bigseegar — Fri, 02 Sep 2022 11:25:36 GMT

Each to his own as they say. Personally I love my SYNC Verizon Visa and don't have any problem at all basically having zero cellphone bill every month by just using the Reward Points or Verizon Dollars as you call them to pay that bill.

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805orbust — Fri, 02 Sep 2022 12:13:12 GMT

Awesome sauce. 22 tear t-mobile customer here and happy as well. I could never like Verizon as well. I worked for them fresh out of college in the 80's and I will never forgive their greed when it was cheaper to call family in Florida than family in upstate NY. Done and done.

Congrats on thinning the herd also. I'm about to chop Cabelas and that worthless $1000 Chase Amazon Visa as well.

Re: BUH-BYE Synchrony, BUH-BYE Verizon

blindambition — Fri, 02 Sep 2022 14:12:09 GMT

@805orbust wrote:
Awesome sauce. 22 tear t-mobile customer here and happy as well. I could never like Verizon as well. I worked for them fresh out of college in the 80's and I will never forgive their greed when it was cheaper to call family in Florida than family in upstate NY. Done and done.

Congrats on thinning the herd also. I'm about to chop Cabelas and that worthless $1000 Chase Amazon Visa as well.

I like you am a former employee @805orbust!! It was known as Bell Atlantic Mobile when I started, and worked well into the name change in New York Metro. I remember the days of 40 minutes on analog for $20. Along with your brick phone that wasn't pocket sized. 😂

Very happy with T-Mobile so far. We tried the free test drive before the switch.

Re: BUH-BYE Synchrony, BUH-BYE Verizon

blindambition — Fri, 02 Sep 2022 14:31:42 GMT

@bigseegar wrote:
Each to his own as they say. Personally I love my SYNC Verizon Visa and don't have any problem at all basically having zero cellphone bill every month by just using the Reward Points or Verizon Dollars as you call them to pay that bill.

I'm glad Verizon and Synchrony both work for you. Everyone has different experiences. As you say To each their own.

Re: BUH-BYE Synchrony, BUH-BYE Verizon

cashorcharge — Fri, 02 Sep 2022 16:36:43 GMT

Good Job @blindambition

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CYBERSAM — Fri, 02 Sep 2022 17:00:10 GMT

Working in the industry I like Verizon reliability and really like Verizon Visa card!

However if you can get a cheaper service that works for you then why not! Its easy to move your old number around.

Also T-Mobile is partnering with Starlink, so this could get interesting!

Re: BUH-BYE Synchrony, BUH-BYE Verizon

blindambition — Fri, 02 Sep 2022 17:27:20 GMT

@cashorcharge wrote:
Good Job @blindambition

Thanks man!! 😊

Re: BUH-BYE Synchrony, BUH-BYE Verizon

blindambition — Fri, 02 Sep 2022 17:35:26 GMT

@CYBERSAM wrote:
Working in the industry I like Verizon reliability and really like Verizon Visa card!
However if you can get a cheaper service that works for you then why not! Its easy to move your old number around.

Also T-Mobile is partnering with Starlink, so this could get interesting!

I'm a former Verizon employee, I'll never dispute the reliability, even with a single bar no drops. I'm in a large metro where they aren't keeping up. Not just pricing.

I'm also interested in the T-Mobile and Starlink partnership. That could really improve on the unreliability in rural regions.

Re: BUH-BYE Synchrony, BUH-BYE Verizon

gdale6 — Fri, 02 Sep 2022 18:10:16 GMT

Just chiming in to remind to track billing for a month or two so you are not surprised by any sudden CAs.

Re: BUH-BYE Synchrony, BUH-BYE Verizon

Anonymous — Fri, 02 Sep 2022 18:46:23 GMT

@blindambition wrote:
@CYBERSAM wrote:
Working in the industry I like Verizon reliability and really like Verizon Visa card!
However if you can get a cheaper service that works for you then why not! Its easy to move your old number around.

Also T-Mobile is partnering with Starlink, so this could get interesting!

I'm a former Verizon employee, I'll never dispute the reliability, even with a single bar no drops. I'm in a large metro where they aren't keeping up. Not just pricing.
I'm also interested in the T-Mobile and Starlink partnership. That could really improve on the unreliability in rural regions.

As a former VZ employee (30+ years) on the enterprise landline side, I moved just on price. T-mobile has this great 55 year + plan, $35 a month including taxes each for 1-4 people. VZ has nothing that cheap for 1 or 2 lines, and their 55+ plan is only available in FL (and maybe one other state). Still, no big regrets since the switch, coverage is a little less strong but still very usable.

Re: BUH-BYE Synchrony, BUH-BYE Verizon

blindambition — Fri, 02 Sep 2022 19:41:17 GMT

@gdale6 wrote:
Just chiming in to remind to track billing for a month or two so you are not surprised by any sudden CAs.

Thanks @gdale6!! I bookmarked the link where closed accounts are accessed, and put notations on my calendar for Sept and Oct. did that on Tuesday. 😊

Re: BUH-BYE Synchrony, BUH-BYE Verizon

blindambition — Fri, 02 Sep 2022 19:50:18 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
@blindambition wrote:
@CYBERSAM wrote:
Working in the industry I like Verizon reliability and really like Verizon Visa card!
However if you can get a cheaper service that works for you then why not! Its easy to move your old number around.

Also T-Mobile is partnering with Starlink, so this could get interesting!

I'm a former Verizon employee, I'll never dispute the reliability, even with a single bar no drops. I'm in a large metro where they aren't keeping up. Not just pricing.
I'm also interested in the T-Mobile and Starlink partnership. That could really improve on the unreliability in rural regions.
As a former VZ employee (30+ years) on the enterprise landline side, I moved just on price. T-mobile has this great 55 year + plan, $35 a month including taxes each for 1-4 people. VZ has nothing that cheap for 1 or 2 lines, and their 55+ plan is only available in FL (and maybe one other state). Still, no big regrets since the switch, coverage is a little less strong but still very usable.

They have a new Welcome plan for $30 a line with multiple lines, but that plan has a whole lot of limitations and stipulations. Won't bash them for that, because the base plans of AT&T and T-Mobile do as well.

Yeah, the VZW senior plan is only offered in FL. I have 5 more years before I'm eligible anyways, but SO only has 2 years before we get a senior plan. 😂

Re: BUH-BYE Synchrony, BUH-BYE Verizon

tricie17 — Fri, 02 Sep 2022 23:02:54 GMT

@blindambition and anyone switching to T-Mobile. They have a tendency of switching your plan and also they will also generate higher bills when their problems can not be fix. By the time they fix the problem, the bill has tripled. Watch your bill. T- Mobile also has a lot of hacking.