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Schalk W

1 reviews | Active since Jul 2014

14 Oct 2024, 14:51

Ongoing Poor Service from Discovery Bank

Ongoing Poor Service from Discovery Bank

I am incredibly frustrated with Discovery Bank's lack of communication and unresolved issues regarding a transaction dispute with TradingView. After a phone call to report the issue, I received an email with forms to complete. I had some questions and emailed them for clarification, but I received no response after a week's worth of follow-ups. Only after logging complaints with the complaints department, I finally hear back.

The dispute process took weeks, and I was informed that the disputed amount would be refunded in the meantime, while the investigation was still pending. However, I don’t understand why the refund was processed if the investigation hadn't been concluded. To make matters worse, this past weekend, the disputed transaction was debited again, without any update or explanation from Discovery Bank.

I reached out via email to seek insight into this new development, and once again, I have been completely ignored.

This isn't the first time I've had this issue with Discovery Bank. Last year, I had similar experiences with the Vitality Clicks claim and the airport lounge claim, where the agents made inaccurate statements, and I had to fight for any form of resolution. It’s extremely disappointing to see the same pattern repeat itself.

As a long-time customer, I expect much better service than this.

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Schalk W's update17 Oct 2024, 15:29
Reviewer Update
Thank you for acknowledging the issue and stating that an investigation would take place. However, it has been well over the 72 hours you promised, and I have yet to receive any follow-up or feedback from your team.

This ongoing lack of communication is exactly the problem I’ve been facing from the beginning. It's extremely frustrating that Discovery Bank consistently fails to provide timely updates or resolutions, despite repeated assurances.

I urge you to take this matter seriously and provide an update immediately. I deserve clarity and accountability on this issue, and I will continue to escalate it until it is fully resolved.