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Ronel J

1 reviews | Active since Sept 2015

01 Mar 2025, 11:17

Poor Service Delivery - Unacceptable Delay in Business Account Opening

I visited the ABSA branch at The Grove Mall to open a business account. After waiting 45 minutes—despite the consultant, Tshoane Mapheto, being available but on a break—I was finally assisted. I was assured that I would receive a call within 48 hours to confirm details and finalize the account opening. However, after multiple follow-ups via emails and calls, I only received one response on Thursday, stating that I would be contacted the same day. No call came. The same happened on Friday, and now I am suddenly being told there is a backlog. It is now Saturday—six days later—and I have yet to receive a phone call or have my account opened. This delay has severely impacted my ability to pay my staff. Had I known about this level of inefficiency and poor service, I would have taken my business elsewhere. As a Private Client at ABSA, I find this treatment unacceptable. I expect an immediate resolution to this matter. Please escalate this issue and provide me with a definitive timeline for when my account will be opened.

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Absa
Absa's reply03 Mar 2025, 09:30
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Dear Ronel Joubert
 
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 as well as the expected timeframe for further feedback/resolution via email or by making contact with you telephonically.  
 
The reference number for your complaint is  C-***7
 
Kind regards,
Group Customer Care
Vanessa Crowe