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Deon R

1 reviews | Active since Feb 2014

10 Jun 2022, 09:36

Discovery Bank ignores partially deaf person

When my credit card was moved away from my banking profile, I cancelled it via the original bank route which gave it to me, i.e. FNB. Subsequently, Discovery Bank have kept the card open and keep adding charges, even though the card is no longer in use and REPEATED requests to cancel my card. However, as concerning as that may be it pales compared to the disgusting service offered hearing impaired persons. I am forced to PHONE in my complaints and queries, despite being hard of hearing, and when I request email follow up and a contact email, and I use that email, I get an automated reply telling me to phone and there will be no written response. How does a 80% deaf person communicate over the phone, Discover Bank, or do you not care? Besides this gripe, I am following up with both the SA HRC and the Deaf Council of South Africa for this shocking treatment. Of course, a month ago I sent a mail to Discovery Bank telling them this, ignored, not even the simple courtesy of a reply, then I phoned complete with my voice recognition software in place, and the agent PROMISED to call back the same day. Now, a mnth down the line, nothing - except yet another email adding charges and telling me my (cancelled / unused) account is on hold.

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Discovery Bank
Discovery Bank's reply10 Jun 2022, 09:45
Official
Hi Deon

I'm really sorry to hear about your experience.

Unfortunately, we don't have an active email to service clients, however we do have a great social media team that can assist you online as well as Hellopeter.

I see that a case was logged to close your account. I'm following up with the relevant team to find out what happened.

Regards
AJ
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Deon R's update04 Jul 2022, 10:44
Reviewer Update
It is now 4th July and my complaint still has not been attended to - despite two more painful telephone calls on 28/06 and 04/07, I still am effectively ignored despite promises to call back.
This is the worst treatment I have been extended by a financial service provider in my life.

Discovery Bank
Discovery Bank's reply06 Jul 2022, 09:09
Official
Hi Deon

I'm sorry to hear that. Your case is with management and they're attending to your case as we speak.

Regards
AJ
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Deon R's update19 Jul 2022, 11:57
Reviewer Update
It has now been another two weeks since I was told that my case is with management, and I have had no feedback, not even the simple courtesy of a response that case is being looked at. However, I HAVE AGAIN RECEIVED AN EMAIL TELLING ME MY ACCOUNT IS ON HOLD, ADDING ADDITIONAL CHARGES ON A CANCELLED, UNWANTED CARD, and of of course, AGAIN TELLING A HEARING IMPAIRED PERSON TO PHONE IN TO FOLLOW UP.

This is without doubt the absolute worst and rudest non-service I have had in over 50 years of dealing with financial institutions.
Discovery Bank
Discovery Bank's reply20 Jul 2022, 09:44
Official
Hi Deon

I'm really sorry to hear this.

I'm following up with management to find out what happened.

Regards
AJ