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Delwynne G

1 reviews | Active since Mar 2021

16 Mar 2021, 15:32

Pension Put On Hold

Im not sure what to do . I am a pensioner. Last week 9 March i received my RA Pension . Well when i tried to draw money i saw that Absa has put a hold on my cheque ccount aswell as my DepositorPlus so i have no money right now . I battled for ever to find the right department to find out what was happening . It turns out that im in arrears with my bond. I went into my Absa Branch and spoke to a consulant. She manage to get hold of the Legal Department. The Legal Department Absa said i must open up a savings account and they would see what my arrears were and then transfer my money into the New Savings account. The amount worked out to be R 4000.00 . Went back to the Absa Branch close to where i stay. I told the consultant that they may take the money to pay the arrears. She told me to come back in today which i did but my account is still on hold apparently the Legal Departments manger has not approved it yet. Told to come back tomorrow . This is becoming so difficult as i have things that i need to pay to actually survive and there is no urgency at all i dont have other funds to rely on . What can i now do. I am so stressed i didnt know that Absa would be allowed to put a hold on Pension pay out which isnt that much.

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Absa
Absa's reply17 Mar 2021, 08:53
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Dear Delwynne, Thank you for bringing this unfortunate matter/incident to my attention and please accept my sincere apology. I will review and provide you with my specific contact details and expected timeframe for further feedback/resolution via email.  RegardsPravesh Bejay

Best regards,

DG
Delwynne G's update17 Mar 2021, 18:26
Reviewer Update
  1. Hi there the person who is meant to helping me is Charnon Edmunds *** Legal Department. Tried to phone her the whole day no answer. It's been a week now.