Bank of America Credit Card Complaint

Bank of America Credit card department,

Closing/Cancelling account California

I have had a Bank of America credit card for over 13 years ( taken over from many more years prior with MBNA ). This card has a fixed rate of 5.9 % that originated from before Bank of America acquired the card. Over time I had acquired a number of rewards points as well which were unused. I have historically had a very good use and payment history. Recently I paid down the card to what I thought was a $0.00 balance. I attempted to use it recently and it was " declined '' causing me embarrassment and inconvenience. I called customer service and after a 30 minute wait was told the card was closed. I did not ask the card be closed. I was told the reason for closure was a " business decision ''. I was also told there had been an approximately $29.00 balance on the card for the previous 2 mknths that I had not paid. I never received a bill for the balance nor did anyone contact me via telephone. Because I thought the account was paid off I did not expect to get any billing statements and thought nothing of it. Given my extensive history and good relationship I would have at least expected some sort of contact, even a letter, none of which I received. I believe in fact that Bank of America was looking for a way to get out of a low and fixed rate contract which they would never offer to other clients and made a " business decision '' to close it in violation of the contract ( and keeping me from knowing of the outstanding balance to ensure they had a " reason '' to close it ). They have denied me my reward points and use of a favorable credit card all for their own benefit. I believe the account should be reinstated with the same terms and conditions. Lost money listed is my estimate of the rewards points value. - exact value.