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Linda S

1 reviews | Active since Jul 2009

19 Jan 2016, 19:22

Card blocked

I received my new Discovery Platinum card last week and upon receipt saw that the one card was addressed on my ****en name, but the card was in my married name, I phoned Discovery card and was informed to send them a copy of my marriage certificate. I sent that on 12 January 2016, together with my ID, which was issued in 1999 in my married name, to them. Interesting fact is that I NEVER transacted with Diacovery before I was married.<br> On 14 January I received an e-mail to inform me that the documents sent previously was not enough and that they need certified copies - I refused to do this as it is a major inconvenience. I sent a reply asking an explanation of how they even have my ****en name on their system due to the fact that I was married almost 17 years ago and that I haven't had any dealings with the company before my marriage. Yesterday I received a response instructing me that it is a FICA requirement. No explanation. <br> <br> Tonight I tried to use the card and it would not go through. I phoned Platinum card and told the account was frozen due to certain documents being outstanding! If that is how Discovery treat their customers, I want NOTHING to do with the company!

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Discovery Bank
Discovery Bank's reply20 Jan 2016, 11:34
Official
Hello lindasmal,

Thank you for your comments and for bringing this matter to our attention.

We called your cellphone number this morning at approximately 11:26 however we were unable to leave a voice message. We received a message advising that 'the subscriber is currently unavailable, please try again later'.

We are investigating your query and will be in contact again shortly.

We are extremely sorry for the frustration and inconvenience caused in this matter. We will resolve the matter for you within the shortest period of time possible.

Your reference number is - ***.


Regards,

Gregory Naidoo
Executive Relationship Manager (FAIS)
DiscoveryCard
Discovery Vitality
Fax: ***
Email: ***
URL: http://www.discovery.co.za