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Orlando A

1 reviews | Active since Jan 2012

30 Jun 2016, 06:07

Account still frozen 10 days now even after fica docs sent same day requested

<p>So i get an sms referring to fica in regard to our business account with instructions to upload documents. </p> <p>I go onto FNB banking and after long period find the place but with no mention of what documents.</p> <p>A lady calls on 20 June but line is so bad she says she will email.</p> <p>She emails but at same time freezes account WITH NO PERIOD TO PRODUCE DOCS. HAD FNB TOLD ME WHAT WAS NEEDED. <br />I call auditors and have the single page requested document sent within a hour of email request.</p> <p>Two days later , nothing i go to branch , i wait hour 40 min while banker waiting on line for buisness banking !</p> <p>Only to be told they request more documents. We complete the documents at the bank and submit.</p> <p>I wait again until monday 27th June and receive another email for more documents ONCE AGAIN !!!!</p> <p>I submit the documents.</p> <p>Wed 29th June i once again go into the branch and they say all documents are in you just need to wait.</p> <p>It will be 2 hours to 24 hours ( 24 hours always been max period , LIES )</p> <p>Its now Thursday our business account is still Frozen ...10 Days Later ...WHO is gonna pay for our SARS penatiles as i can't release payment.</p> <p>Accounts need to be paid.</p> <p>WHY not request all the documents AT ONCE , PROVIDE a period to resolve the problem and not inconvience the customer.</p> <p>HIDDEN BANK AGENDA HERE !!!! UK LEAVE EU and this happens , I WONDER !!!!!</p>

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FNB (First National Bank)
FNB (First National Bank)'s reply30 Jun 2016, 07:55
Official

Thank you for taking the time to bring this to our attention. We would like to apologize for any inconvenience caused.

A formal complaint has been logged on your behalf and referred to the relevant department who will provide you with feedback.

The reference number is 952795

Regards Complaints Resolution

Melinda Duvenhage

Email address: ********** Tel number: ********** (option one)

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Orlando A's update30 Jun 2016, 09:05
Reviewer Update

So today the 30th June

I been in the bank since 9am ....im am writing this email while still here at the bank. It is now 11:05 am.

AND ONCE AGAIN .....MORE DOCUMENTS REQUESTED !!!!

The story keeps changing at the business department , then don't have any idea what is going on

AND YET WE SIT WITH ACCOUNTS FROZEN