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Peggy T

1 reviews | Active since Oct 2019

07 Mar 2024, 21:51

Absa cause me so much stress and depression

How I regret opening an account at ABSA . On the 19th of Feb I walked into Killarney Branch. It took 1hr 20min to see a consultant and open this account , who later opened a funeral cover without my consent and this I discovered on Monday the 4th March . I had such a huge issue accessing everything online banking , cellphone banking and registering or linking my account to the app. I wanted payday to see if I could access it by then and still not . Tab authorization was approved without my consent as well . Now on the 2nd of March I went to Jabulani branch and this is where my worst nightmare happened . I was at the bank at 8am waiting for 9am to also avoid the queues , at 09:15 we are still outside waiting to be let in and a few seconds later some lady comes outside telling everyone on the ques that they are offline and waiting for a technician . Around 09:45 this is when the bank opened . I went to customer service and was assisted by the rude lady who had issues speaking English with me and kept speaking in her language while she could hear me and I responded and addressed her in English . The things she did while servicing me : She threw the verification system at me without telling me what to do When I had to take a pic for verification and the camera was not clear - she spoke in her language and did not clearly tell me what needed to happen so I followed her to the black wall and she waited and just stared at me . so i assumed that aim supposed to take a pic behind that wall I asked her to help me with limits , statement, cellphone banking ,beneficiary and online banking With so much attitude i was not sure what was happening i then had to figure things out , so i thought i should sit at the bank and start making my payment etc.. as i was super late of my monthly payments due to the none accessibility to my account I then made a payment to an incorrect account trying to pay my sons school transport R1200 . This because of the stress caused, lack of assistance and her recognizing that i am new to ABSA etc and anxiety i have I left the bank after asking her if she has granted me access with everything i have asked an hr. later i realized that i do not have access to my statement , i went to the bank and tried to avoid the rude lady so i spoke to the lady and front desk on the online banking workstation !! Oh well the staff the is the same She left me to log on the computer (ok she was helping some guy with a refund etc but in between talking to this guys about the refund team working from home etc ( so unprofessional bashing the staff working from home) but i had to beg for her assistance as i couldn't log in . the new pin and password that the rude lady help me create could accept , resting also could not work . Then 20min after all of that she left me all alone and didn't care I then requested to speak to a branch Manager some other lady told me she was busy with other customers and i will have to wait and then she pointed a long line after i told her i was no: 4 in line in the morning She then asked what was wrong and i explained that the rude lady was helping then looks like not everything was done she the said to me "let go beck to her so she can quickly fix this We went to the rude lady while she was helping another client waited on the side , she immediately got irritated and rolled eyes to her colleague As i stepped forward the lady speaks to the rude lady asking her to help me and speak in the language (Zulu) saying "Just hear what she is crying about " Then told the rude lady that i still cant log on online banking and on app cant download .. she just reached out her hand without speaking looked at my phone and said "Its your Phone Your problem Asked what was wrong with my phone , she said no PDF , i told her my phone has PDF reader she said "Oh well "I don't know I asked would it help if i use my laptop , dismissible so she said Maybe I walked away , at night when i followed up with my sons driver he tells me he has not received the funds I checked and argued with him etc and only on Sunday got to discover that i missed 2 digits etc 1st thing Monday morning i went to Bernmore branch as its the closest from work to get help and this after emails etc to the team Later yesterday aim told i should get an attorney and fix this my self . I went to Capitec to also get help they said My ban need to contact them !!! I am sitting with so much stress and my son driver who wants his money , I am single mom as my husband recently passed away , money is a concern for me and cannot be waisted For ABSA to show NO remorse and willingness to help kills me I need my MONEY BACK AND IAM RUNNING OUT OF TIME. Can some Have a heart please *** - ***

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Replies (9)
Absa
Absa's reply08 Mar 2024, 09:41
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Dear Peggy Thank you for bringing this unfortunate incident to my attention, and please accept my sincere apology. I will review and provide you with my specific contact details and the expected timeframe for further feedback/resolution via email. The reference number for your complaint is C-***2. RegardsPravesh BejayCustomer Value Management
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Peggy T's update13 Mar 2024, 00:05
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Iam waiting days once again to get help or rather a solution iam R1200 out of budget and the people at Absa dnt give a dam. What should happen guys truly!!!! I regret changing to this Bank
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Peggy T's update24 Mar 2024, 21:51
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I went to Absa JJabulani over a 2 week ago as per the supervisor instructions to met up and solve this matter she said she was going to wait for her boss who was off sick. She was meant to call me last week Monday but as expected she did not . Oh lord this bank where was I going opening an account with them? I went to capitec and they told me all they need is for Absa to call them to get my money back. What should a person do to get assistance.
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Peggy T's update27 Mar 2024, 07:15
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Of course I do not know 3rd party. However the Bank as I have been telling you said they need you to contact them . I do not have money for an attorney. Moreover you should make that request on my behalf as my bank. Tell me what responsibility of this is Absa taking as I have said in my initial complain that I was ill treated did no get the help which resulted to this error. The *****ulent funeral cover that absa opened without my consent ? The unprofessionalism and no sense of urgency at jabulani. How is that been addressed and in relation to this mess !!! What poor service even in the complaints department
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Peggy T's update02 Apr 2024, 23:56
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The other bank said you need to contact them put it in writing they can help me they know what they are doing. What kind of a policy is this the does not cover or take care of a client. The rude and unprofessional lady cause me the stress and anxiety to end up making this error the bank manager **** saying she is waiting dor her manager to return from sick leave and will fix this but almost a month now nothing from her . What poor service so I must go pay an attorney to get my ****en money bank!!!
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Peggy T's update24 Jun 2024, 07:19
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I have been poorly treated by this bank and it appalling I will never recommend them to anyone. Please close this account effectively today. I want nothing to do with u please
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Peggy T's update26 Jun 2024, 06:15
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I dnt hv time to visit any Absa Bank. I have been to the branches numerous times and didn't get help. **** to by branch manager stating that they will call back to date have not been called back. I am no longer responsible for this account as am not a client of Absa and this is based in the lack of service and assistance from this bank . I regret moving here nxa
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Peggy T's update30 Jun 2024, 09:08
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What closure amount is this? Am closing this account due to lack of service and that account had a clear remaining balance so I will not be liable for anything. I went to ure jabalani branch that's is always off line etc ...no help . Please close this account and stop this back and forth with me !!!!!!
Absa
Absa's reply01 Jul 2024, 09:02
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Dear Peggy

We will request the Jabulani Mall branch to close your account.
 The reference number for your complaint is C-***7.
RegardsPravesh BejayCustomer Value Management