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Caspar S

1 reviews | Active since Apr 2012

17 May 2017, 15:12

How many branch visits does it take to open a new bank account?

<p>I kept being told that the FICA department is still busy and I should return the next day. It is 3 unfruitful visits (wasted time, petrol, money) and I still don't have an account.</p>

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Replies (3)
Absa
Absa's reply18 May 2017, 07:25
Official

Dear Customer

Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention.

Please provide me with your ID or account number to enable me to log a formal complaint for you, this information can be sent via private message.

Regards

Claudette

CS
Caspar S's update19 May 2017, 09:27
Reviewer Update

Hi Claudette,

Yesterday afternoon Khulu finally managed to open my account after many phone calls and branch visits, however the account is almost useless to my as I cannot even access my own money with this account. At least I am able to view my bank statements now, but I think am going back today to close this account again.

CS
Caspar S's update19 May 2017, 11:44
Reviewer Update

It turns out the account was incorrectly "linked" by some internet ABSA system. I can now access my money and the issue has be sorted.