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Cornelia M

1 reviews | Active since Feb 2019

11 Jul 2024, 09:32

Unclear on Regulatory Regulations

My friend has requested to open a savings account from your company. Caitlin Easton, has now twice refused to assist my friend. What are the regulations concerning opening a bank account for an expat not living in South Africa? Why do you refuse assistance? Your mission statement reads as follows: "Our mission is to help people spend smarter, manage debt better, and save more so they achieve a brighter financial future." This is exactly what my friend wants to do! Is there a reason your company does not help expats? Caitlin is not showing any regard for Discovery Bank's mission statement. What a shock to hear how she treated my friend. Also refusing to supply regulatory reasons that are valid, clear, and understandable to the novice out there. Poor work Discovery, I'm disappointed.

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Discovery Bank
Discovery Bank's reply11 Jul 2024, 09:41
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Hi Cornelia.

Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention. 

This is not the level of service we strive to provide to our clients.
Please advise your friend to reach out to us so that we can assist accordingly.

Regards,
Jabulile
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Cornelia M's update11 Jul 2024, 09:52
Reviewer Update
Please supply me with an email address so I can forward it to her.

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Cornelia M's update11 Jul 2024, 10:04
Reviewer Update
Dear Jabulile, you see where you make the challenge again "unreachable", unhelpful to say the least. Please provide sufficient and easy channels for my friend to get in contact with you.

My friend does not know how the system works now you want to put her on a "toll-free" number from Australia, that's going to cost her a lot of money. Why does Discover not contact her?

Why does my friend need to contact you and then struggle through a toll-free system?
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Cornelia M's update11 Jul 2024, 10:23
Reviewer Update
Dear Jabulile,

Im then the client, please assist me in opening an account.
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Cornelia M's update11 Jul 2024, 10:25
Reviewer Update
Dear Jabulile,

If Discovery refuses to assist, I'll make a complaint to the Ombudsman.

Now you have the necessary details on "HelloPeter", what time will you contact me?
Discovery Bank
Discovery Bank's reply15 Jul 2024, 17:13
Official
Hi Cornelia,

If you would like to open an account with us, all you have to do is:

1.       Download the Discovery Bank app.2.       Select “Join the Bank”.3.       Fill in your details.4.       Take a selfie.5.       Pick your account. If you get an account that comes with a Discovery Bank card, we’ll deliver your card to you in two to five business days

Regards,
Jabulile