Closing an account becomes a nightmare

<p>I have 3 Absa accounts, I wanted to close my cheque account, and keep my two savings account. My first trip to the bank was a waste of time, as there was a pending transaction on the account, so they could not close the account untill that was through. I went to Absa Key West on 28 Jan. Riaan helped me at the counter. I had to pay R60 odd to close the account, which I did. He closed the cheque account, and made my internet banking operate from my one savings account. All good I left. On Sunday I swiped my card, all good. I went to the next shop, card declines. Later the card gave error - card invalid. By Monday I couldnt even draw from the ATM. As I travel for work, I could not go into a bank during the course of the day on Monday. On Tuesday, I went into the bank at Northgate. They re-activated my card. Still I could not work the ATM or swipe my card. Wednesday as I was traveling I stopped off at ABSA in Modimole. They issued me a new card, as they say the card was faulty. (I hope we will not be charged for this). Still I cannot use the ATM or swipe. I have not been able to log into my account via internet banking. I had accounts to pay on 31 January, now they will be charging me late fees and interest. Will ABSA re-inburse me - probably not! Can I please have access to my money! This is now causing me extra time off work. Please assist me correctly this time. Phillip Edgecomb</p>