First, this is not a report of a personal issue but of a potentially abusive practice. Bloomingdales sent my statement today, XXXX XXXX, by email, dated XXXX XXXX. The bill is due XXXX XXXX. If this bill is sent online, there is no reason the consumer should not have it in his or her hands the same day, or, if that is not possible, the statement should be dated for the date it is actually distributed to the consumer. The Bloomingdales credit system is administered by Citibank. I happen to be financially more than OK, but people with hardship may well need the extra three days. At any rate, in the electronic age, there is no reason for a three-day lapse. It needs to be brought into line. Thanks. 
