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Niti B

1 reviews | Active since Feb 2025

23 Nov 2025, 10:26

Despair disappointed and traumatized

After been called by consultant approved for credit card went into Musgrave branch to collect my credit card they refused to give it to me as card issued was my married surname but initially i did tell the agent that i have my original marriage certificate and my green bar coded id under ****en surname she say no problem take both when collecting card after one hour despair i gave up arguing the lady say are you sure you want cancel card i said yes i was put through phone waiting i spoke nice agent gave me hope dont worry send your copy to fica they need update profile under id once they do this we reissue card correctly after two week nothing happend i then lodge complaint Fikile was terrible in her service i kept ask feedback finally she says go branch again request them update profile correctly wasting my money going into overport branch the consultant refused to update my profile she say although you have original green bar codesmd id i can't change your profile that now led me walking our branch in tears people just staring at me as foe your complaints department tell me go into branch to update profile so card card can reissue correctly **** to me and after seventh email ever since no response from them at all

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Replies (17)
Absa
Absa's reply24 Nov 2025, 11:23
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Dear Niti, Thank you for bringing this unfortunate matter to my attention, and please accept my sincere apologies for the inconvenience. Your case reference number is C-***6. I will review the matter and provide you with an expected timeframe for further feedback.  Kind regards,Basani HlungwaneAbsa Bank Ltd

Best regards,

NB
Niti B's update24 Nov 2025, 18:58
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Thank you just to let you know i will await for your feedback and would appreciate you to assist me as Fekile did reply me today saying i must take verification document again branch again asking them update cif correctly my concern is do i again go onto branch with my Sa id green bar coded which has my ****en surnam and marriage certificate who do i speak to which case number do give them again again i don't want them tel me they cant update i am tired of explaining this at branch
Absa
Absa's reply25 Nov 2025, 09:50
Official
Good day Niti,

Thank you for your posting.

Are you able to forward to me the documents. My email address is ***ca
Thank you.

Best regards,

Absa
Absa's reply25 Nov 2025, 10:06
Official
Niti,
Which branch will you be going to so I can liaise with the branch manager to ensure that the changes are done successfuly.

Best regards,

NB
Niti B's update25 Nov 2025, 10:57
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H yes Smith street Absa branch
NB
Niti B's update25 Nov 2025, 12:10
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I am awaiting for feedback kindly also advise who do i speak to smith street branch
Absa
Absa's reply25 Nov 2025, 12:57
Official
Good day, Please visit the branch with both your ID’s, the marriage certificate and the proof of address not older than three month. Please go straight to the Customer Service Desk because the manager is not always available.
Let me know when you experience a challenge. Thank you.

Best regards,

NB
Niti B's update25 Nov 2025, 13:46
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Good day as i have advised i dont have both id my green bar coded id is ****en surname the marriage certificate is gokaran which card issued on this now frustrailting debit ordee come off but i am sittingbl without card i never said i have both id kindly advise
NB
Niti B's update25 Nov 2025, 14:40
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This is now really stressing and frustrating i never said. I had two ids i have marriage certificate and greeen barcoded id fees been deducted but i am sitting with no cards you issue card on my marriage surname the branch refused update cis i am tired
Absa
Absa's reply25 Nov 2025, 15:03
Official
I will contact you to discuss this matter. Thanks

Best regards,

Absa
Absa's reply25 Nov 2025, 15:06
Official
But you are married and have a married certificate is that correct? Exactly on which surname do you want the card issued, ****en or married surname? The ID that you have, on which surname, ****en or married? The proof of address you have, is it in the ****en or the married surname? 

Best regards,

NB
Niti B's update25 Nov 2025, 15:11
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Marriage certificate original which card was issued green bar coded ****en surnam proof of address ****en surname absa issued me credit card with married surname i took id and original marred certifcate to branch they didnt help i went again they didnt want accept green bar coded id thet refuse update cis as per my id so that the card can be reorder correctly as per my ****en surname before i into smith street branch do i take id and marriage certificate and pof
Absa
Absa's reply25 Nov 2025, 17:04
Official
Allow me to talk to the manager in the morning and will contact you to discuss. Thank you.

Best regards,

NB
Niti B's update25 Nov 2025, 17:10
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Okay i await your response
Absa
Absa's reply26 Nov 2025, 14:49
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Thank you so much for taking my call. I wanted to provide you with feedback regarding your credit card issue. After thoroughly investigating the matter, we have determined that the bank is unable to issue you with the credit card because the surname on our system does not match the surname on your ID. Unfortunately, the branch is unable to make any changes to your profile because the marriage certificate you provided is not issued by the Home Affairs. We kindly recommend that you visit the Home Affairs to apply for a marriage certificate. This document is essential for us to proceed further, and without it, the bank is unable to assist you.

Best regards,

NB
Niti B's update26 Nov 2025, 14:57
Reviewer Update
Hi Busani i have sent you original marriage certificate issued by Home affairs kindly advise
Absa
Absa's reply26 Nov 2025, 15:14
Official
 Good day Niti,  You have the old marriage certificate type, hand written, hence, we recommend you visit the Home Affairs for them to issue you with the latest version. Thanks. 

Best regards,