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Dorothy T

1 reviews | Active since Nov 2024

12 Aug 2025, 19:02

Unresolved ATM deposit issue

On Sunday I attempted to deposit the money in Capitec bank ATM, I entered correct account number where the funds should go but as soon as I did, the ATMS went out of order. The money was not deposited into the intended account nor was returned to me. I immediately called the bank's hotline for assistance and spoke with a consultant called Zodwa. She informed me that technicians were not on duty and advised me to go home, assuring me the issue would be resolved the next day. O Monday I made a follow up call hoping for an update, I received a notification through bank app about the call and promised to get assist in 24 hours but money has still not been returned or deposited correctly. This experience has left me frustrated and anxious, I urgently need my money and feel like I'm not taken seriously. A bank should not leave the customers in the dark

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Capitec Bank
Capitec Bank's reply13 Aug 2025, 06:02
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Good day Dorothy. 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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Dorothy T's update14 Aug 2025, 15:26
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Yesterday afternoon I received a call from Jocelyn, who is appointed to resolve the case, we agreed on 10:30 (tea time) for calls or in the afternoon around 4 pm, instead called hour later though I informed her that I am not allowed to take calls during working hours.
At this point, I do not wish to hear further explanations, I simply want my money returned. The ATM in question is owned and operated by the Capitec bank and this situation could have been prevented. Your ATMs have surveillance cameras, obviously when the technician inspected the machine on Monday, he/ she found evidence of a debit error and cash remaining in the machine.
It has been several days (Monday to Thursday), which I consider an unacceptable delay. I want an immediate return of my funds. If this matter is not resolved promptly, I am forced to escalate it to the Banking Ombudsman as I have evidence, I took pictures when your machine indicated "debit error then out of service"
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Dorothy T's update15 Aug 2025, 15:41
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Thanks, finally I got my funds though it took the bank a long time to resolve the matter and I've learned the lesson, I'll avoid ATM deposits in future and use other options like in store services instead.
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Dorothy T's update15 Aug 2025, 17:06
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Was it necessary to mention my real name instead of username? 🙄