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William D

1 reviews | Active since Jul 2018

05 Apr 2019, 05:39

ABSA call centre agents are *****

Yesterday I went to the branch to the branch in Sea Point to close my Credit Card. After Paying the settlement amount I was told that the closure department was busy and that I need to wait for them to call me.

Fair enough, I knew that was a lie, because how many people will be closing there account at that same time.

As soon as I left the branch around 330pm. I called myself and upon getting through to the credit card department to close it. I was told that the retention department was close indefinitely to transfers and they already left at 2pm (another lie I just came from the branch).

I called the third time and ask to be transferred in less than 30 seconds I was through to the retention or closure department that was apparently closed indefinitely.

I was told the credit card was closed but I can still see the Card online.

Please close this irratating account permanently and send me a closure letter today. Why must you fight to get your accounts closed. But when you open an account then everyone is there to assist.

I dont want anyone to call me or apologise, because that will be a slap in the face. It is what it is. Can I have my closure letter and please change the status to paid up or closed on the Credit Bureau.

Lastly for the milionth time remove the other Credit card from the Credit Bureau. I only had this one credit card with ABSA.

Please email me the closure letter ASAP.

Thank you I will not be back.

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Replies (5)
Absa
Absa's reply05 Apr 2019, 08:42
Official
Hi Kevian,
Thank you for your posting. I am Basani Hlungwane and I will be facilitating your case. Your reference number to your complaint is ***.  We will be in contact soon. Thanks.

Best regards,

WD
William D's update05 Apr 2019, 08:47
Reviewer Update
Can you please just send me the closure letter for my credit card and ill be happy. Can you also confirm if my personal loan debit order details were updated to standard bank. Please email me ASAP.
Absa
Absa's reply05 Apr 2019, 09:33
Official
Hi Kevian,
Thank you for your posting. Credit Card busy with your requested letter and will advise soon. Please confirm where you did your loan amendment, branch or online and the details of the person who assisted you. Thanks.

Best regards,

WD
William D's update05 Apr 2019, 10:07
Reviewer Update
Hello Someone at the sea point branch did it yesterday. I would just like to confirm if standard bank is the bank under the debit order payment.
WD
William D's update05 Apr 2019, 12:29
Reviewer Update
I got the closure letter but the account is still open, as I can log into internet banking. Whats happening? How long before this account is really closed. and When will the credit bureau update that it's closed?