Stroll’s credit card declined again, this time overseas, while online newsletter spreads the word on Global’s troubles

In a scene that has become too familiar – but was too embarrassing
this time – Jack Stroll reports that his Caribbean Union Bank-issued
credit card was declined in London, England, on Tuesday, February
13.

Stroll tells REAL News that the humiliating incident took place after
he had completed his annual medical check-up and attempted to pay
his doctors, using the card.

He reports that, only two days ago, he reminded Brian Stuart-Young,
the chief executive officer of the Global Bank of Commerce, of the
bank’s obligation to top up his credit card every Monday to
US$20,000.

At the time, Stroll also told Stuart-Young, “I am still awaiting
confirmation from anyone at your bank that this is being done.”
This situation with his card transactions being declined has been
going on since December 202, and the bank subsequently claimed
that the card was defective.

However, despite Stroll having received a new card – delivered by
another senior bank officer – the problem has occurred again.

In the meantime, Stroll’s circumstances have become the subject of
an online newsletter, the Antigua Echo, Issue No. 3, in an article
headlined “Bank v Investors.”

The article asks whether banks “act as custodians of our money” and
notes that these institutions “are supposed to maintain enough
liquidity to meet withdrawals.”

Then, not citing Stroll by name, the article alludes to him and his
challenges with the Global Bank of Commerce.

It also claims that “another case against the CEO is imminent” and
implies that it will have to do with “charity money.”

The online article concludes by wondering whether Stuart-Young
will turn up to his next court date – slated for February 23 – or “is he
off enjoying a pina colada in the tropics?”