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Daniel M

1 reviews | Active since May 2019

02 Apr 2026, 10:19

UNAUTHORIZED TRANSACTION jo

Hi I want to understand why Absa debited me R500.

I want that money reversed onto my account as I have never authorized you guys to debit me anything related to a journal debit on my account

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Replies (9)
Absa
Absa's reply02 Apr 2026, 12:26
Official
Dear Daniel Molea, 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 the expected timeframe for further feedback/resolution via email. The reference number for your complaint is C-***6. RegardsMarvellus ChaukeAbsa Bank Group Customer Care 

Best regards,

Absa
Absa's reply08 Apr 2026, 14:52
Official
Dear Mr Molea, Thank you for reaching out and bringing this matter to our attention. We appreciate your patience as we investigated your complaint, and would like to provide you with a comprehensive response following the completion of our review. Regarding your concern, you highlighted a journal debit of R500.00 transferred from your Savings account to your Credit card account on 24/03/2026, and requested a refund since this transaction was not communicated to you beforehand. I attempted to reach you telephonically to discuss this matter, but, unfortunately, I was unable to make contact. Upon reviewing the attached account statement, it appears that a payment of R470.48 was contractually due on 04/03/2026 but was not received. As outlined in the terms of your agreement, monthly payments are required, and if you are unable to meet these obligations, you are expected to notify the bank in advance to establish a suitable payment arrangement and ensure that the arrangement is honoured. Regrettably, we did not receive any communication from you indicating an intention to make alternative arrangements. Consequently, an amount of R500.00 was debited from your account to bring your Credit card account up to date. At present, your account reflects as current. Please note, if a refund is processed now, your account will revert to arrears, which will require you to enter into a new payment arrangement. We kindly ask you to confirm whether you wish to proceed with the refund, keeping in mind that this would negatively affect your account status. Additionally, only 50% of the debited amount qualifies for a refund, and you will need to confirm a new payment arrangement before the refund can be processed. To avoid further journal debits or any negative impact on your credit record, we encourage you to make your monthly instalments on or before the due date. If we do not receive a response from you by 09/04/2026 at 15:30, this case will be closed. However, should you wish to discuss the matter further, the case can easily be reopened upon your contact. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this has caused and welcome you to reach out if you require any further assistance. Kind regards,
Marvellus Chauke

Best regards,

DM
Daniel M's update11 Apr 2026, 14:46
Reviewer Update
First of all i don't remember not making minimum payment on my credit card, now you guys are making it seem like i missed payments, however fail to address why there was a journal debit without my authorization.

What is even worse i received a call someone offering me a credit card upgrade, few minutes later i got a message that you guys tried to contact me.

Just refund what you debited me plain and simple, I did not miss any minimum payments on my credit card.

My credit card being on negative after you guys debit your admin charges does not mean i missed a payment. REFUND MY MONEY PLZ
DM
Daniel M's update11 Apr 2026, 14:57
Reviewer Update
AND WHY ARE YOU GUYS COMMUNICATING THAT MY ACCOUNT WILL BE ON NEGATIVE IF YOU REFUND ME? WHY ARE YOU USING COMPLICATED TERMS TO THROW ME OFF, YOU GUYS *******LY DEBITED MY ACCOUNT JUST REFUND IT
Absa
Absa's reply13 Apr 2026, 10:53
Official
Dear Daniel Molea, please provide us with proof of payment for the instalment you paid in March 2026 to enable us to allocate the funds and assist with a refund.

I await your reply,
From Marvellus Chauke

Best regards,

Absa
Absa's reply15 Apr 2026, 12:50
Official
Dear Mr Molea, Thank you for reaching out and giving us the opportunity to address your concerns.  I want to confirm that a debit order has been set up to collect the minimum amount due on your credit card account, which will be processed on the 24th of each month. Additionally, a Debi-check mandate has been created for you, and you will need to accept this mandate via the Banking app before 20h00 tonight to ensure everything goes smoothly. We hope this information resolves your query, and we would greatly appreciate it if you could confirm your satisfaction with this solution. If we do not hear from you by 13:30 on 16/04/2026, we will proceed to close your case, trusting that the matter has been resolved to your satisfaction. Should you have any further questions or require additional assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are always here to help and ensure your experience is as seamless as possible. Once again, please accept our sincerest apologies for any inconvenience this situation may have caused. Kind regards, Marvellus Chauke

Best regards,

DM
Daniel M's update27 Apr 2026, 11:53
Reviewer Update
Again this month you guys have debited me a journal what of R500 even after arranging a debit order to run, please close my account. I will be banking with a bank that i trust and does not have these transactions that are not authourized.

I have moved my money to another bank and close off my savings account, this is totally unacceptable that i cant even trust ABSA with my money


DM
Daniel M's update27 Apr 2026, 11:54
Reviewer Update
Jornal debit you are very quick, monthly debit for my credit card you didn't even bother this month even after advising me to arrange a debit order
Absa
Absa's reply29 Apr 2026, 10:30
Official
Hi Daniel, please accept our sincerest apologies for the inconvenience caused. I have escalated the matter to our Credit card management for urgent attention and feedback.

I will keep you informed,
From Marvellus Chauke

Best regards,