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1 reviews | Active since Mar 2009

05 May 2022, 12:10

ABSA HYDEPARK BRANCH Manager is USELESS

i tried to do an international transfer online, via my ABSA Banking app, in early DECEMBER 2021.. it was unsuccessful. i then went into the ABSA HYDE PARK branch , with my PC , to see if they could help me do the international transfer online. a consultant tired to help me , as i wanted to do it via SWIFT , which is cheaper and more secure. UNFORTUNATELY , the ABSA CONSULTANT ??? knew less than me , and landed up doing the transfer vis WSTERN UNION , which is way more expensive , their exchange rates are ridiculous , the BANK CHARGES , where ********** to top of the Expensive and Unfavourable EXCHANGE RATE. and the recipiant overseas , had to go find a WSTERN UNION BRANCH , to get their money!! i then complained to the BANK BRANCH MANAGER , A Mr. J. N. ( name withheld), and explained what happened. He undertook to conact the forex department of ABSA , and ask them to reimburseme the difference in the EXchange Rate chareged by SWIFT and WESTERN UNION , and the Corresponding BANK CHARGES. . i CONTACT AND GO SEE THE BRANCH MANAGER WEEKLY , and he still has not DONE ANYTHING ABOUT THIS ERROR AND THE CHARGES. HOW MUCH LONGER MIST I WAIT??. it is now over 6 MONTHA.!!! how can ABSA HYDE PARK , put up wwith such an inefficient manager. !!!!??? i HAVE BEEN AN LOYAL ABSA CLIENT FOR OVER 30 YEARS!!

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Absa
Absa's reply05 May 2022, 14:41
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Dear Ralf Degni  Thank you for bringing this unfortunate matter/incident to my attention and please accept my sincere apology. I will review and provide you with my specific contact details as well as the expected timeframe for further feedback/resolution via email or by making contact with you telephonically.   The reference number for your complaint is  C-***5. Kind regards, Group Customer Care Rezona Louw 

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