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Miklos Bolza

Amex sued over 'confusing' DJ credit cards

ASIC says some people were confused about whether they applied for a credit card or a loyalty card. (Jeremy Piper/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

David Jones-branded credit cards issued by American Express were not only unsuitable but also confused people into thinking they were loyalty cards, ASIC has claimed.

In a lawsuit filed in the Federal Court Tuesday, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission is seeking penalties from Amex, claiming the firm failed to ensure its credit cards were appropriate for those who applied for them.

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