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Ruberto P

1 reviews | Active since Dec 2017

21 Dec 2017, 15:38

No way to get the assistance I need

I once upon a time used to bank with Absa,

6 years ago I got my car financed with Absa, it's now time to collect the documents and since this is my first time ever completing a purchase on a car I don't know what to expect.

I visit their site, which has a ton of numbers, I call the ***number 12 times trying to get through to an agent to help me but all options now require I insert my Account / Bank card number. I don't have one.

They then suggest I SMS 45998 with the world "settle" followed with my ID, which I do(insert cricket noise) because there is no response.

I call the 08 ********** 0 number and for the English language option getting to a generic operator is impossible, the call suggested the wait times to be 5mins at 9:45am which I was on hold for more than 20mins and then again at lunch.

I am really stressed since my last payment was on the 1st of December and now it's almost time for a new month. Where can I go? what can I do?

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Absa
Absa's reply22 Dec 2017, 06:40
Official

Dear Customer

Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention. We will investigate the matter and furnish feedback once the matter is resolved.

Kind regards
Claudette Lewis
Group Customer Care
Absa Bank Ltd

RP
Ruberto P's update22 Dec 2017, 09:25
Reviewer Update
Thank you very much, my problem was resolved, very professionally, first thing this morning. I am very impressed by the bank and how they handled the situation. Absa, this whole event would have been omitted if you had a better UX on your site/telephonic system. Surely there are clients you deal with that don't have accounts with you? A bit silly to have to come here to get through to you.