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10 May 2018, 18:44

Unfair treatment from Absa

Today i received the worst treatment ever from the bank!! I went to found out if it was possible to top up my personal loan, upon arrival i waited for almost an hour to be assisted as usual. I had bought with me 3 months back pay slips. Upon submitting my id, i was told that on their system i had two addresses but over the years i have been using one address, was then asked to verify my id, cellphone, next of kin and email addresses. I was then told that my application has been pre approved and of which i received an sms as confirmation from my phone. The consultant then told me that the transaction will go through tomorrow. She further made a phone call regarding the transaction and then later told me that they were gonna need fingerprints verification, thus i will need to go to home affairs. I was then given a form to take to home affairs for those fingerprints. I could not understand the motive for that and what is disappointing is that i have been a loyal customer with the bank for over a decade with no issues. Secondly i had previously app**** for a loan in 2013 with no hassle of which i am about to finish. I felt like my identity was being questioned even though i gave all the necessary documentation. I haven't bothered to go to home affairs since the treatment i received made me loose interest to continue with the application process. I am even planning to switch to another bank, where i will be treated as a loyal customer ...

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Absa
Absa's reply11 May 2018, 14:48
Official

Dear Client

Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention. We will investigate the matter and provide feedback once the matter has been resolved.

Regards
Vanessa Crowe
Group Customer Care
Absa Bank Ltd