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Schalk W

1 reviews | Active since Jul 2014

20 Oct 2024, 09:21

Ongoing Poor Service and Lack of Communication from Discovery Bank

I’ve had an incredibly frustrating experience with Discovery Bank regarding a transaction dispute with TradingView. After my initial call, I received an email with forms to complete, but when I had questions, my emails were completely ignored. Only after logging another complaint did I get a response.

The dispute took weeks to process, and I was told that the disputed amount would be refunded while the investigation was ongoing. This was confusing because why would you refund the money if the investigation wasn’t concluded? Recently, I noticed that the same disputed transaction was debited again, without any communication or explanation from Discovery Bank.

I emailed them again for insight—once more, no response.

This isn’t an isolated issue. Last year, I had the same lack of service with the Vitality Clicks claim and the airport lounge claim, where agents made inaccurate statements, and I had to fight to get any answers.

What’s even more disappointing is Discovery’s response to my complaint on HelloPeter. They promised an investigation and said I’d hear back, but I still haven’t received any feedback. This lack of follow-through is exactly the issue I’ve been dealing with from the start.

As a long-time customer, I expect far better service. Discovery Bank needs to take this seriously and resolve these ongoing issues with communication and accountability.

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Schalk W's update21 Oct 2024, 11:55
Reviewer Update
Review: Ongoing Poor Service and Lack of Communication from Discovery Bank
I’ve had an incredibly frustrating experience with Discovery Bank regarding a transaction dispute with TradingView. After my initial call, I received an email with forms to complete, but when I had questions, my emails were completely ignored. Only after logging another complaint did I get a response.
The dispute took weeks to process, and I was told that the disputed amount would be refunded while the investigation was ongoing. This was confusing because why would you refund the money if the investigation wasn’t concluded? Recently, I noticed that the same disputed transaction was debited again, without any communication or explanation from Discovery Bank.
I emailed them again for insight—once more, no response.
This isn’t an isolated issue. Last year, I had the same lack of service with the Vitality Clicks claim and the airport lounge claim, where agents made inaccurate statements, and I had to fight to get any answers.
What’s even more disappointing is Discovery’s response to my complaint on HelloPeter. They promised an investigation and said I’d hear back within 72 hours, but I still haven’t received any feedback. This lack of follow-through is exactly the issue I’ve been dealing with from the start.
As a long-time customer, I expect far better service. Discovery Bank needs to take this seriously and resolve these ongoing issues with communication and accountability.
Discovery Bank
Discovery Bank's reply22 Oct 2024, 11:22
Official
Hi Schalk

I am sorry to hear about your frustrating experience.

I have reached out to all relevant teams in charge of this complaint and as it stands, you were contacted and the feedback was provided.

You can always reach out should you require further assistance.

Kind regards,
Nosisa

SW
Schalk W's update22 Oct 2024, 12:13
Reviewer Update
Hello Nosisa,

Could you please provide evidence of this aforementioned feedback that was provided?

You can email me directly to the email address recorded with this profile.

I look forward to reading what was allegedly shared.

Regards
Discovery Bank
Discovery Bank's reply21 Nov 2024, 14:02
Official
Hi Schalk,

Please refer to the below email:

"From: Complaints <***> 
Sent: Friday, September 20, 2024 2:36 PM
To: Schalk Burger van Wyk <***>
Subject: RE: Lack of Response and Undisclosed Fees on Dispute Form

Good day Schalk

I trust this email finds you well.

I have received confirmation that Tshepang from our Disputes team has since contacted you and provided the relevant feedback.

I will thus proceed to close the case on my end considering the above however, you may contact us on ***should you require any further assistance.

Kind regards"

Kind regards,
Nosisa