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11 Mar 2026, 05:50

Absa - Verification is Horrible

I app**** for a second credit card that was initially declined but it was referred and than it was approved by higher management. But after that the process has now been stuck. It has been stuck by the verification department which doesn’t make sense as I am an existing Private Banking Client with a Private Banking Credit Card and Also a Private Banking Account that was opened just a few months ago without any problems. So why is verification now holding up this application. The lady who helped me with this application is sending following up emails to that department but they are not responding to her or het manager. I even logged a complaint. They didn’t even communicate with me what they want.

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Absa
Absa's reply11 Mar 2026, 11:38
Official
Dear Customer  Thank you for bringing this unfortunate matter to my attention and please accept my sincere apology. Your reference number is C-***2. I will review and provide you with my specific contact details as well as an expected time frame for further updates/ feedback via email or by contacting you telephonically during the day.  I am looking forward to being of service to you.  Kind regards Nthabiseng Sibande Customer Value Management Absa Bank Ltd 

Best regards,

's update17 Mar 2026, 14:13
Reviewer Update
ABSA is pathetic in their client service, the way they handled this complaint /query was unprofessional and unacceptable. They did not resolve my complaint I only received and email saying my application was declined even though it was approved after being referred to management. They didn’t call me and they didn’t even give me any reason or explanation nothing but a pathetic excuse of an email with no details at all. Consider FNB and Discovery bank their service is much better and a lot more informative.
Absa
Absa's reply17 Mar 2026, 15:41
Official
Dear Customer  Thank you for bringing this unfortunate matter to my attention and please accept my sincere apology. Your reference number is C-***2. I will review and provide you with my specific contact details as well as an expected time frame for further updates/ feedback via email or by contacting you telephonically during the day.  I am looking forward to being of service to you.  Kind regards Nthabiseng Sibande Customer Value Management Absa Bank Ltd 

Best regards,