1 reviews | Active since Apr 2013
Absolutely pathetic service and procedure for card closure
I wish there was an option for no stars as they don't even deserve 1. Their service is extremely pathetic. Requested a closure as they are ridiculous with their fees on the 13 may, received a reference, the amount was still debited to my account and I was charged a 121.25 fee which I was threatened to pay to keep a healthy credit record. They charge me for a R500 deposit I have that comes off monthly? That doesn't even make sense. I sent a follow up email on Monday the 24th to find out why this debit took place, then I receive the sms today to pay a fee. I called the call center and spoke to Mpho at 10:19. Only to find that the account closure request was never lodged due to a system error. She advised that I should wait for the R500 rand that came 9off my account to reflect(which takes 5 days) then call back to request the closure as there maybe issues if I request it now. So I had to pay R121.25 in fees, plus R500 was deducted from my account due to their internal system issues and I am told they are sorry and I must call them back. So I must incur telephone costs and fee charges which are absurd due to their inefficiency. Absolutely appalled. They are extremely unhelpful. And when I asked about the refund of my fee that they charged she apologizes and is unsure if it will be refunded. I asked how can I be held liable for their mistake and then her tone gets more aggressive and she says she can request the closure but as the R500 which is my money doesn't reflect I will have issues in getting it back? So I must call back after it reflects, at my cost and then request the closure which will take approximately two days. I honestly do not know how this was such a nightmare. I will never take up any discovery card related offers. As the service is pathetic and that is putting it mildly. Had I not called to follow up this account would never be closed. Such pathetic internal procedure.
Thank you for taking my call.
As discussed, we have closed your Discovery Card account and emailed your confirmation of closure.
Regards
Jaco
Thank you for taking my call.
As discussed, we have closed your Discovery Card account and emailed your confirmation of closure.
Regards
Jaco
