1 reviews | Active since May 2016

01 Oct 2022, 08:18

ABSA lacks service

I am not an ABSA client, and I think this is why ABSA chooses to treat m e so poorly. I went online to apply for a credit card with them, after going through the entire process, the site gave me an error, Tried contacting absa card division through email, after much hassle, they asked me to send some documents. I sent these, 3 days later they reply saying application expired, try again on our site. Tried again, get an error, send documents. Reply from them asking me for a copy of my passport, do not understand why, as I am a SA citizen. Send passport, wait 2 days get asked to send documents again. it has now been almost two weeks, and I have gotten nowhere, Normally I apply for something with a bank before moving business to them, based on my experience, I am going to stick with my current bank, and advise people to check ABSA before they move banks.

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Replies (4)
Absa
Absa's reply03 Oct 2022, 13:08
Official
Dear  MR J NARANSAMY 
 
Thank you for bringing this matter to the attention of Absa bank. Please accept my sincere apology for the level of service you have experienced. My name is Lebogang and I will be your dedicated contact person.
Your complaint reference number is C-***5.

Regards 

Lebogang Mashiane
Specialist Case Manager
Customer Value Management: Customer Care

Best regards,

's update03 Oct 2022, 16:28
Reviewer Update
Thank you Lebogang Mashiane

it seems after your intervention, the ball finally got rolling.

It is still disappointing though, that one needs to lay a complaint on a site like hello peter to get assistance, but I am still greatful for your intervention

's update04 Oct 2022, 13:32
Reviewer Update
I was meant to get a response yesterday by close of business, that is what i was told on the phone, it is now way past the deadline, and am yet to receive any communication from Absa

Totally disappointed 
Absa
Absa's reply04 Oct 2022, 21:26
Official
Dear  MR J NARANSAMY 

Thank you for your follow-up e-mail.

My sincere apology for the delay.

Please note that the matter is still under investigation by the credit card Team and I will inform you via your private e-mail once the case has been finalised.

Regards 
 
 Lebogang Mashiane
 Specialist Case Manager
 Customer Value Management: Customer Care
 Absa, Towers West, 15 Troye Street, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa

Best regards,