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Ndivhuho R

1 reviews | Active since Sept 2018

29 Oct 2025, 12:19

Bad service

I tried to apply for credit card, got declined. Was told I need to upgrade my account from pay as you transact to discovery gold bundle account for me to qualify which I did. But was still declined even after changing the account. I app**** to two different banks and was approved for higher amount on both banks but Discovery keep on declining, however that is not the reason I'm writing this complain. After they declined me, I requested that my account should be downgraded back to pay as you transact in August, They sent me an email to confirm that it was changed. To my surprise month end September was charged fees for gold bundle account, When I spoke to the sales consultant was requested to send an email again. The following day I got an email confirming that it was downgraded. Today I decided to call to confirm the changes since I didn't want more surprises this month end, and was told changes were not done, the only change that was ever done in my account was in July and unfortunately this can only be done in 11 days and be effective as from month end November. Meaning I will have to pay fee for Gold bundle account again this month. To me this look like they just wanted to get more money from me for monthly services charges. I need this to be resolved as soon as possible.

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Discovery Bank
Discovery Bank's reply29 Oct 2025, 12:28
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Hi Ndivhuho.

Thank you for reaching out to us.

I apologize for the inconvenience caused by this.

I will look into this and provide you with feedback.

Regards,
Jabulile
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Ndivhuho R's update29 Oct 2025, 12:34
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Hi Jabulile

Thank you for a quick response. Not just a feedback but also a solution. There is no way I'm going to pay fees for Bundle account for the second time by a mistake that was made by Discovery. If this is not resolved accordingly i will have to cancel everything I have with you guys. From bank account, medical aid, vitality and life cover.
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Ndivhuho R's update29 Oct 2025, 15:14
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What about the money was charged this month (October) after I had requested you guys to downgrade the account on the 03 September?
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Ndivhuho R's update29 Oct 2025, 15:44
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The sales consultant I spoke to said I should send an email to
*** . If you send me an email were I need to send a proof to I can do that. And she confirmed that the downgrade request was sent to the relevant department.
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Ndivhuho R's update29 Oct 2025, 16:04
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Hi Jabulile

This the response i got from sales consultant

Please kindly note the following regarding the client's account activity:
  • The downgrade case (***7) was successfully processed, and correspondence was sent to the client on 7 September 2025 at 09:59 AM.
  • On 8 September 2025 at 10:11 AM, the client contacted Client Servicing (call reference ***4) and requested an upgrade to a Bundled Transaction Account, which was logged under case ***8.
  • The client then received confirmation that the upgrade was successful on 8 September 2025 at 09:49 AM.
As a result, the fees were charged based on the client's current product, which is the Bundled Transaction Account.

I did not contact any client service on the date mentioned above, I need a proof a recording confirming that call.
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Ndivhuho R's update30 Oct 2025, 13:10
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Thank you
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Ndivhuho R's update31 Oct 2025, 12:41
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Hi Jabulile

I have not received any feedback since the last time was told they are looking into it and was also requested to send the statement for them to verify the fee charges that occurred on my account in error. I will be happy if someone from Discovery can call me as your client. Because I know feel like I'm not being take serious at ll.
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Ndivhuho R's update04 Nov 2025, 08:56
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Hi Jabulile

How long does it take to conduct an investigation?
It's a week later, I haven't heard anything from you guys.
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Ndivhuho R's update04 Nov 2025, 09:26
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I'm still waiting for a feedback on when I will be refunded for the fees that were charged on my account after I had requested for the account to be downgraded?
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Ndivhuho R's update09 Dec 2025, 14:36
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HI Jabulile
Thank you for resolving my query.
I did receive my refund.