I know this is a short diary, but I want to call others attention to this, and to see how common this practice is now.
I made a $200 payment on my credit card 8 days ago...online. Normally, the payment credits the next day and is reflected in the amount of available credit.
I checked today and the payment still iss't reflected, so I called. After a runaround, they finally told me that because of the "crisis" we are putting a hold on payments for 10 - 14 days! Even though they've taken the money out of my checking account 7 days ago, it is not yet credited so I don'thave access to the credit line on my card.
I can't believe this.