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Nangamso M

1 reviews | Active since Nov 2019

09 Apr 2026, 18:15

Annoying - would not recommend

I expected a seamless digital experience, but unfortunately, that hasn’t been the case. Despite being marketed as a digital bank, it’s not possible to fully complete applications for either the bank or medical aid online. The only thing that went well was the funeral cover.

Instead, I’ve been inundated with phone calls, which has been extremely frustrating. When I asked two different consultants (today alone) why there are so many calls, both explained that it’s because the application process can’t be completed online, which only highlights a major gap in their digital offering.

This constant calling became so annoying that I ended up cancelling my medical aid application, even though it was more affordable.

Overall, this experience has been very disappointing. They really need to invest more in their digital systems to allow customers to complete processes independently and stop annoying us with unnecessary calls, because we can read. I wouldn’t recommend them based on my experience, and will not be switching to them (will only keep their funeral cover because the consultant was wonderful).

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Replies (4)
Discovery Bank
Discovery Bank's reply09 Apr 2026, 18:20
Official
Hi Nangamso

This is not great to hear. Please let us know what issue you are experiencing when trying to open a Discovery Bank account with us. We would love to help.

Regards,
The Discovery Bank Team
NM
Nangamso M's update09 Apr 2026, 18:29
Reviewer Update
The issue is that your agents (twice in one day) told me I can’t even apply for medical aid online, which doesn’t make sense. It honestly comes across like they’re just trying to earn commission and end up wasting our time. I had already started my application online and everything was going smoothly. I was literally about to enter my OTP. when the agent insisted I had to redo the whole process over the phone with him.I don’t understand what the point of having an online application is if we’re not actually allowed to complete it. He kept saying it’s not possible to apply for these products online and that I must go through him instead. In the end, I cancelled the application out of frustration. The same thing happened when I tried to open a bank account. only thing that has gone well is the funeral cover otherwise these call are annoying shame and a waste of time
NM
Nangamso M's update10 Apr 2026, 17:19
Reviewer Update
Hi Discovery

Thank you for the private response where you suggest a consultant can call me. This is exactly my frustration. Why can’t I complete the medical aid application online. This is embarrassing to be honest. People can even apply for ID’s online these days; you can’t tell me home affairs has a better digital infrastructure than you . If I can’t apply online, I’m not interested, and will not recommend
Discovery Bank
Discovery Bank's reply10 Apr 2026, 17:36
Official
Hi Nangamso, you can get a quick online quote on our website. Please click on the link below:
https://www.discovery.co.za/medical-aid/get-a-medical-aid-quote/