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I. Salzwedel

1 reviews | Active since Jul 2019

30 Jul 2019, 18:36

ABSA's refusal to assist to recover money

Warning to all ABSA users out there: be WARNED that ABSA misleads you when saying they will verify internet payment details. I made an error when doing an internet payment, and despite following the official channels as set out by ABSA, I have been unable to get anybody in ABSA to help me recover these funds. (R12K) ABSA passes the ball and refuse to assist me to recall the transaction and recover the money. They told me to sue the other bank and then charge the person into whose account the money was deposited (in error) with ******** enrichment. I don't KNOW this person, plus now I must lay ******** charges against him or her. How absolutely laughable! This after 30 years of banking with them. Next stop will be Banking Ombudsman and Consumer Complaints in major media. Then I will look for another bank. I can just imagine how many unsuspecting clients lose money because ABSA refuses to assist.

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Replies (3)
Absa
Absa's reply31 Jul 2019, 09:33
Official
 
Dear Ilse,
 
 Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention. The reference number to your case is C-***7. We will investigate the matter and furnish feedback within the next 3business days.
 
 Kind regards,
 Basani Hlungwane
 Group Customer Care
 Absa Bank Ltd 

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I. Salzwedel's update31 Jul 2019, 18:58
Reviewer Update
Happy to say that Absa reacted to this complaint within an hour, even though it was after hours (after I tweeted this link). Not only via Twitter, but I even got a phone call at 20h00 last night. Today the matter was resolved after escalation. I was refunded the full amount (R12k). Thank you to all involved. Just a pity that I first had to spend nearly 10 days on fruitless enquiries and emails, and thdn had to go onto a public platform to get the right people to step in. What about people who don't have these resources available?
But thank you to the ABSA team nevertheless.
Absa
Absa's reply01 Aug 2019, 11:06
Official
Hi I.S,
Good to hear that the matter has now been resolved for you and once again, we apologize for all the frustration caused.