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Anton O

1 reviews | Active since Mar 2009

06 Mar 2024, 14:38

Absa is a blapsa and that is no lie

They never cease to amaze but not in a good way. I have been a client since Volkskas and am currently a private bank client. Yet they never just tried to provide something that resembles service. They make up the rules and the paying customer has no say. They decided to just deactivate beneficiaries when a recurring payment cycle comes to an end and they have to reason why. I also recently changed my cell phone and have been trying for days to get it linked to internet banking. Despite numerous emails, they just are not willing to even attempt to help. Phoning their 'help' line is a joke on its own and the young lady who eventually responded after I waded though 15 minutes of voice prompts was as useful and friendly as a cactus in Antarctica. After over 40 years I am now busy signing up with another bank. Maybe I can get some service before I die.

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Replies (4)
Absa
Absa's reply06 Mar 2024, 17:41
Official
Dear Anton 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-***2. Kind regards,Vanessa CroweGroup Customer Care
Absa
Absa's reply06 Mar 2024, 18:01
Official
Dear Anton 
I note that my colleague Pravesh Bejay is assisting with case # C-***4.  I will therefore link case  C-***2 to avoid duplication. Kind regards,Vanessa CroweGroup Customer Care
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Anton O's update07 Mar 2024, 11:22
Reviewer Update
The next step is to just close all my accounts once my cards from a different bank arrive. They all have their issues but after 40 years I've had enough. If you spend as much time on customer satisfaction as you do on 'protecting' your support staff you'd be in a great place. Instead, they are taught to cut off irritate customers not understanding that these customers did not get up and decide to be rude, they became rude after battling through incompetence for 3 DAYS!
Absa
Absa's reply07 Mar 2024, 14:04
Official
Dear Anton

Your feedback has been noted, and we apologise for the inconvenience caused. We have received confirmation that your Banking App is now working.

RegardsPravesh BejayCustomer Value Management