AG
Aviva G

1 reviews | Active since Mar 2009

20 Nov 2024, 13:52

Very Disappointed

Good day,

I have a complaint about the service I am receiving from Discovery Bank.

Last week Thursday (14th November) an item was bought at Leroy Merlin for an amount of R2 299. The following day this item was returned to Leroy Merlin Friday the 15th November. Leroy Merlin gave me a refund and put the funds back into my bank account. This amount went on a 7 day hold.

I called Discovery Bank on Monday the 18th November to see if I can get this hold taken off. I was informed I should get a letter from Leroy Merlin confirming they give permission for this hold to be remove. I went to great trouble to do this. I got this letter and emailed it to Discovery Bank numerous times.

I have called your call centre many times as this money is still on hold. I have been promised that someone will get back to me but no one has yet. It is now Wednesday the 20th November and this money is still on hold.

Please can someone contact me as a matter of urgency on *** or via email.

0
Replies (5)
Discovery Bank
Discovery Bank's reply20 Nov 2024, 14:08
Official
Hi Aviva,

We would like to apologize for this experience. We have followed up on your case and we will return with feedback when we have received it. 

Kind regards 
Tyrone
AG
Aviva G's update20 Nov 2024, 14:09
Reviewer Update
I await your response.
AG
Aviva G's update20 Nov 2024, 16:17
Reviewer Update
Still not one word from Discovery Bank.
I am so disappointed!
Discovery Bank
Discovery Bank's reply21 Nov 2024, 09:06
Official
Hi Aviva,

Thank you for your patience we see that the funds have been returned. We do apologize for the experience. We have logged a case for you with our complaints team, one of them will be in touch with you. 

Kind regards
Tyrone
AG
Aviva G's update21 Nov 2024, 11:28
Reviewer Update
I eventually got hold of someone who explained to me what happened.
The funds were returned.
If I did not call in I still would not have been the wiser.
Discovery Bank please communicate with your clients when there is an issue.
Its sad that one has to go to HelloPeter for assistance.