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Tashreeq L

1 reviews | Active since Dec 2015

02 Jul 2025, 11:37

Offered a settlement and still messes up!

I hope this is the last time I have to do this, but it seems like posting on a platform like this is the only way of getting proper assistance.

My account ending 6001 had a balance of R5251 at the beginning of June. I was offered a settlement discount of R3413, which was valid until 30 June (I still have the settlement letter)

I called during the month to ask if the debit orders can be cancelled, which I was told it cannot, because I intended to pay the the R3413 before the 30th. On the 26th, I had a double debit of the normal debit order amount. I called again and they asked me to go to the branch, so that the branch can reverse the debit orders and take the R3413 from me OR deduct the two debit orders from the R3413 and have me pay the difference in order to close the account.

In the branch on Saturday, 28 June, I was told only one debit order could be reversed and that you will refund the other at a later date. Today, both debit orders and the amount I paid to apparently close the account shows but the account still has a balance to paid, which should not be the case as I paid the settlement discount amount and then some.

Now, I need the additional debit order reversed because you now have R2770,09 + R642,91 + R642,91 - That's R4055,91 you took, instead of the R3413 I was offered to pay and you STILL did not close the account as you should have.

I will use my business account on Linkedin next if this is not sorted today.

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Replies (15)
African Bank
African Bank's reply02 Jul 2025, 13:37
Official
We've escalated your concern to our Loans department for the attention it deserves. Our African Bank team will be in touch as soon as the matter is resolved.
Your African Bank Support Specialist team
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Tashreeq L's update02 Jul 2025, 16:13
Reviewer Update
Someone called me (The lines were really bad apparently) and never called back. I am serious, this needs to be resolved today.

Tomorrow we will continue with taking this to LinkedIn as well.
African Bank
African Bank's reply03 Jul 2025, 09:15
Official
I noted your earlier post and have provided a response there. Kindly confirm its receipt.
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Tashreeq L's update03 Jul 2025, 11:12
Reviewer Update
I noted receipt of you advising you've sent a follow up.

I need this to be resolved today. Please give me exact timelines as to when I can expect a resolution. Not feedback, A RESOLUTION.

The account needs to be closed and the additional funds taken needs to be refunded today. Thanks
African Bank
African Bank's reply03 Jul 2025, 12:41
Official
Thanks for giving us a chance to make things right. Your matter has been resolved and we're happy that we can move on from this matter together.
If you need anything else, we're only a phone call away.
Your African Bank Support Specialist team
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Tashreeq L's update03 Jul 2025, 12:45
Reviewer Update
I see the balance now shows -R642.91. When will this be refunded please?
African Bank
African Bank's reply03 Jul 2025, 14:12
Official
I noted your earlier post and have provided a response there. Kindly confirm its receipt.
TL
Tashreeq L's update03 Jul 2025, 14:15
Reviewer Update
A bank statement? Why do you need my bank statement?
TL
Tashreeq L's update03 Jul 2025, 14:21
Reviewer Update
I have sent you the statement from the day the double debit was taken to date.

Please confirm once the refund has been processed today. Thanks
African Bank
African Bank's reply03 Jul 2025, 15:01
Official
I noted your earlier post and have provided a response there. Kindly confirm its receipt.
African Bank
African Bank's reply03 Jul 2025, 15:02
Official
I noted your earlier post and have provided a response there. Kindly confirm its receipt.
TL
Tashreeq L's update03 Jul 2025, 15:09
Reviewer Update
That's good. Thanks, I have received the refund. And the balances seems to have all been cleared.

Thanks for your help. It is now resolved.
African Bank
African Bank's reply03 Jul 2025, 15:54
Official
Thanks for giving us a chance to make things right. We've sent you our reply and we're happy that we can move on from this matter together.

If you need anything else, we're only a phone call away.

Your African Bank Support Specialist team
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TL
Tashreeq L's update08 Jul 2025, 10:17
Reviewer Update
You have not updated the credit bureaus with my account payment and closure.

I got my new credit report this morning and as of today, it shows no payment has been made on this account.

Please have this resolved. Thanks
African Bank
African Bank's reply08 Jul 2025, 10:28
Official
Thanks for speaking up and calling us out. Please note that bureau update take 7 - 14 working days after account settled.


Your African Bank Support Specialist team
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