What Happens to Your JCPenney Account When You Die
Quick Facts
Rewards
Redeem before closing
Credit card
Cancel and pay balance
Account
Close or leave inactive
Step-by-Step Guide
Use JCPenney rewards
Redeem any accumulated JCPenney rewards points or certificates before closing the account.
Cancel JCPenney credit card
Cancel the JCPenney credit card and settle any outstanding balance.
Document Now Checklist
- Rewards balance
- Credit card balance
- JCPenney account email
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