CS
Clinton S

1 reviews | Active since Jul 2020

30 Jul 2020, 22:17

Excellently Poor Service

I have unsuccessfully tried to block a third party's internet banking access to my business account. My first attempt to rectify the situation was two years ago, when I was told that Absa does not have a way to find out who the third party is that has access to my account. This was conveyed to me twice since. Through my own investigations, I have since figured out who could be having access and how they could have gotten access. I am not able to find anybody that can assist me at the branches. Apparently it is only the business bankers that can assist me, but nobody could tell me when there will be a business banker at the branch, as they come and go at uncertain times. The call centre cuts me off after 15 minutes of waiting. Yesterday I was busy discussing it with an call centre agent and at the 15 minute mark of the call, i was again cut off. Although the person verified my identity, as well as the reason for my call, it seems that my issue is not important enough for Absa to contact me. It seems that Absa is waiting for me to call back, and wait 15 minutes to maybe be connected in time, and then get cut off. They only got a star rating because that is the requirement to write a review.

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Replies (3)
Absa
Absa's reply01 Aug 2020, 13:12
Official
Dear Clinton Swarts, Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention. We sincerely apologies on any inconvenience caused.

Your complaint reference number is C-***4.  Kindly provide our office with a id number or account number to ensure effective investigation and feedback
 
Regards 
Daphne Le Grange

Best regards,

CS
Clinton S's update02 Aug 2020, 11:20
Reviewer Update
Good idea that the reference number is redacted. I do not provide my details on public platforms. I have provided Absa with my contact details in my complaint. Feel free to contact me via any of the contact details i have provided.
CS
Clinton S's update07 Aug 2020, 13:37
Reviewer Update
Absa have since removed the Third Party access to my account. In order to do this, according to their employees, they had to request permission from the Third Party to remove their access to My account. You cannot make this up, even if you tried.