ABSA credit card declined due to ABSA not informing client of changes from master card to visa

I had my absa private banking credit card declined , on going to my local branch , I was informed that ABSA has gone out of partnership with Master card and now is with Visa , my card has been suspended and they will issue me with a new card . My issue is as follows , i was not informed that this was going to take place and that a new card will be issued . i am going on holiday on Monday and can only return to collect my card on Friday this is extremely inconvenient as all my absa banking is on one card so i cannot draw or swipe for the week that i am on holiday .