AJ
Afika J

1 reviews | Active since Feb 2018

04 Jan 2026, 14:46

Run around for accidental funeral payout

Never have I ever been so disappointed with a company. I took out funeral cover on 25 June 2025 where I covered myself and my grandfather. My granddad tragically passed away on 22 December due to a head injury and when I submitted a claim on 31 December, I got an email that my Claim was in assessment stage. I then followed up on 2nd January and was told that I need to submit a postmortem report because my grandpa had not finished the 6 months waiting period and if I were to be given the funeral cover amount, I must submit a waiver document stating when I cancelled any other policy to join the Capitec funeral plan. I told the lady who was assisting me that I never had another policy apart from this one and she said she would note that for the assessor's attention. I called the undertaker my family used to request the postmortem report and was told that the report would take 1 to 3 months for me to obtain it. My question is; isn't accidental death covered immediately and why am I being given a run around as my grandpa's 6 months was ending in 3 days time when he died and furthermore, my premium was tracked from the 19th December so I asked the lady who took my call that in the event that funds were available on 19th December for my premium to go off would I still be sent from pillar to post and she said yes I would. I couldn't go and bury my grandad yesterday because of lack of money, with everything I am going through I have been on the phone with Capitec daily and they are sticking to their story which I feel I'm being failed. A lot of people warned me against taking this policy as Capitec always finds a reason not to payout. I'm really hurt and disappointed with this.

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Replies (7)
Capitec Bank
Capitec Bank's reply04 Jan 2026, 18:09
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Hi Afika , thank you for contacting Capitec Bank. You are through to Andi, thank you for your patience 🌻Please allow me a moment to fami****ise myself with your enquiry
Capitec Bank
Capitec Bank's reply04 Jan 2026, 18:14
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, I'm sorry for the inconvenience Caused to you. Can I kindly get you case number to assist you.
Capitec Bank
Capitec Bank's reply04 Jan 2026, 18:36
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Is there anything else I can assist you ?
Capitec Bank
Capitec Bank's reply04 Jan 2026, 18:40
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Please be informed I will be closing our conversation due to no response. Kindly send a message as soon as you are ready to resume your conversation with us. Thank you for contacting Capitec bank, hope to chat with you soon. Kindly note no further response is required from you as our chat will now be closed.
AJ
Afika J's update04 Jan 2026, 18:53
Reviewer Update
I've been chatting with people from Capitec on WhatsApp not much assistance was recieved. Look at my history since Wednesday
AJ
Afika J's update04 Jan 2026, 19:42
Reviewer Update
It's funny Andi that I wrote my review at 14:46, you responded after 6 yet I'm given only 30 minutes to chat to you. That says a lot about the company you work for....
AJ
Afika J's update04 Jan 2026, 19:43
Reviewer Update
My ID number is on the review I'm sure it would have led you to my chats and case number trail