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Nicholas H

1 reviews | Active since Jun 2020

11 Oct 2023, 09:40

Litterally cannot open an accout because of bugs

I've been trying to open a Capitec account as a secondary backup account and it's basically impossible. They created an account and sent me a card, but I can't log into it or use the account in any way.

Opening the app says I need to go into a branch to finish my registration (which they said I wouldn't need to originally). I go into the branch, they capture my finger prints and such, and the couldn't get the mobile app to validate because of a bunch of bugs on their system. Now I can't phone phone them because they say my phone number is invalid and they just hang up on me.

They apparently had enough verification to open the account and send me a card, but they can't verify who I am even when I go into the branch, if this is the kind of experience I should expect from the bank, then it's just not worth it. I was able to open another account with Discovery in like 20 minutes, everything works.

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Capitec Bank
Capitec Bank's reply11 Oct 2023, 12:14
Official
Good day  Nicholas

 Thank you for letting us know of your concern, and for your patience while we explore this matter. 

We have assigned your query to a designated official who will contact you within the next business day. 

Kind regards 
Capitec Bank
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Nicholas H's update13 Oct 2023, 09:48
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I've been waiting for someone to contact me with more than just an email saying they will contact me and nothing yet.

I phoned you guys again because at this point I just want to close the account, and apparently they can't help me, I have to go into a branch again. Which was completely useless last time I went into the branch.

Now I have an account open in my name, but no way to access it or close it because you guys can't get your broken security working.
Capitec Bank
Capitec Bank's reply15 Oct 2023, 09:46
Official
Good day Nicholas

Thank you for letting us know of your concern, and for your patience while we explore this matter. We have assigned your query to a designated official who will contact you within the next business day. 

Kind regards 
Capitec Bank