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VI C

1 reviews | Active since Feb 2012

04 Dec 2021, 12:33

UNBELIEVABLY INEFFICIENT AND UNPROFESSIONAL SERVICE FROM ABSA

It would appear that some ABSA staff derive a morbid pleasure out of irritating their clients.

I am the financial manager of a CC.

On 9.9.21, we received an email from the Relations Manager regarding "Restrictive Control in terms of Fica Regulations". The letter basically threatened to freeze our account if we did not submit certain "required documents". However, the letter did not state which documents were required.

On 14.10.21, I wrote to the Relations Manager enquiring which documents were required. My email went unanswered.

On 27.10.2021, I received the same threatening letter and, again, emailed the gentleman requesting information re the documents.

On 27.10.2021, he rep**** with the information.

On 3.11.2021, I sent the required documents to this gentleman and thought the matter was settled.

Again, my email went unanswered.

On 3.12.2021, I received the same threatening letter from this Relations Manager.

I cannot believe the level of ineptitude which we, as clients, are expected to tolerate and this seems to be widespread at ABSA.

In the past, I have written to one of the business managers to explain ABSA's "Digital Transfer Fees". That gentleman also couldn't be bothered to reply to my email.

It is no wonder that clients are leaving ABSA! !

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Replies (3)
Absa
Absa's reply06 Dec 2021, 11:04
Official
Dear VI chong
 
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 within the next four hours. 
 
The reference number for your complaint is C-***7.
 
Kind regards,
Rezona Louw 
Group Customer Care
VC
VI C's update15 Dec 2021, 18:32
Reviewer Update
Since receiving her letter dated 6.12.2021, Rezona Louw of Absa wrote to me as follows:-
"Our office received confirmation that you were contacted and they apologise for the poor service received. They also confirmed that the FICA on your account is updated and you are able to transact on your account. Please accept our sincere apology for any inconvenience caused. "

I thought that meant that the matter was "closed" But, lo and behold, I received another threatening email from the Relationship Manager, Mr Wayne Kader! He seems determined to chase his customers away. Well, he can say "goodbye" to this one. GOOD BYE!!
Absa
Absa's reply17 Dec 2021, 15:29
Official
Dear VI chong
 
Thank you for your posting.

Please refer to our email sent to your personal email address.

Kind regards,
Rezona Louw 
Group Customer Care