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Edward B

1 reviews | Active since Jul 2022

12 Jul 2022, 11:20

Discovery bank - Block your money for a fica document they already have over a year go

Yesterday I login to my account and my card is paused. I call Discovery bank to be told, oh as per government we need updated fica documents and we have placed a lock on your account.

Discovery bank without warning, go and deny access to money i have earned, access to basic needs because of a fica document. I am a type 1 diabetic and now i cannot do anything because of a business process that simply denies access to someones money and then you have to wait 5 days for it to unlock. Does money grow on trees?

I cannot put food on the table for my kids, get medication because of your stupid processes. The call center is .....not going to say anything. They have no idea. With this mess, Discovery can compensate me for everything.

It is totally unacceptable to deny someone access to their money. You claim to be the best bank, trust me Absa and FNB actually do better than this.

Fix your mess, can you imagine denying a millionaire or billionaire access to their money, they at least have the money to hit you with a lawsuit.

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Replies (5)
Discovery Bank
Discovery Bank's reply12 Jul 2022, 11:31
Official
Hi, Edward

Thank you for reaching out to us. We acknowledge that you are unable to use your account at this point, however our FICA team has sent you an email to advise what is required on your side. Please respond so we can have your account unblocked.

Regards,
Lebohang
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Edward B's update12 Jul 2022, 11:33
Reviewer Update
They wanted documents I sent at 12:54 yesterday, documents you already have when this account was opened. I have not received anything from them. Please email my gmail account.
Discovery Bank
Discovery Bank's reply12 Jul 2022, 13:43
Official
Hi, Edward

We will follow up on your behalf and provide feedback.

Regards,
Lebohang
EB
Edward B's update12 Jul 2022, 14:00
Reviewer Update
Hi Lebohang, everything was sent to them, including the back of my ID which makes no sense as i am an SA citizen and it has nothing on it. No response at all and my account is still locked.
Discovery Bank
Discovery Bank's reply12 Jul 2022, 14:26
Official
Hi, Edward

We have removed the lock on your account and your KYC status has been updated. 

Regards,
Lebohang