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Darian B

1 reviews | Active since May 2017

03 Apr 2018, 09:00

FNB - Incredibly shocking non-service!

I opened an FNBy account online. There was no contact from the courier company as the previous two times when opening and upgrading my account TWICE remotely...So I called FNB customer care to which I was advised that the account was opened but not linked and reassured that everything would be resolved...Days later still nothing...I complained on their website and wrote to them about the breakdown in service - they responded saying that since I opened the account AT A BRANCH I must go in and hand the FICA documents for the account to become active...This was a day after the two week notice via SMS that a deposit is still pending into my 2 week old account! I spoke to my "team of bankers" and complained and was told that I need to make a deposit at an ATM of R100 for the account to be activated!!..I tried that and was still given an error!...EFT's or Transfers, nothing worked...I called in today and they said the courier didn't submit the FICA documents...I was again transferred to the FICA department and was told it takes up to 48 business hours before feedback will be received(since last Wednesday)...I asked the consultant if he could believe that its taken a month to open a savings account for my son and he non-chalantly said YES!...FNBy Account does not have monthly service charges, is this the reason why the level of service and attitude from your employees are so disgusting?? My Gold and Premier Cheque accounts were all done remotely with lightning speed and service. My calls and emails and complaints - chats with bankers a month later has not brought me any closer to start a savings account for my son a MONTH later...This is putrid service that all service fee paying clients of FNB should know about...To date there has been no response to my online complaint...not even an email..."How can we help you?" You can help me cancel all my services and investments with you...Thank you.

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Replies (9)
FNB (First National Bank)
FNB (First National Bank)'s reply03 Apr 2018, 11:11
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Good Day,

I truly regret taking note of your experience; thank you for bringing this to my attention. Please accept my deepest apologies.

I have noted that complaint reference ***NF was issued for your complaint. I have referred the complaint to FNB Premier Resolution Centre and have requested that they provide assistance and to make contact with you to address your concerns.

I again apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Kind Regards,

Hello Peter Complaints Team

*** (option one)

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Darian B's update11 Apr 2018, 09:16
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I received an email on the 6th April saying the matter was escalated to the correct department and I will be given feedback once they respond. Still nothing. But I got the below SMS on Monday the 9th. FNB:-) You opened an FNBy Savings acc 30 days ago. Remember to deposit your first R100 to start earning interest. FNB a div of FRB Ltd. How frustrating this is...when a bank takes more than a month to open an account for you. I still cannot put money into the account!! I'm wondering what's happened with my 48 hours from receipt of FICA documentation. I've always been happy with FNB, now comes the hassle of moving to another bank begrudgingly. I hate to, but I need a savings account for my kid...I have to go somewhere where I can be given one..oh well.
FNB (First National Bank)
FNB (First National Bank)'s reply11 Apr 2018, 11:42
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Good day Darian,

Thank you for your posting.

I have escalated your comments to FNB Premier Banking and have requested that they look into the matter provide feedback.

Please accept my apologies for the frustration caused.

Regards,

Hello Peter Complaints Team

*** (option one)

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Darian B's update17 Apr 2018, 10:31
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Good day Hello Peter Complaints Team, It seems you are really in the business of driving clients away. My initial post wast dated 3rd April 2018...Today is the 17th April...Still not a word... I'm not sure if the lack of courtesy or still not having the savings account opened for my kid which irritates me more...
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Darian B's update20 Apr 2018, 09:52
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After sending my last post dated 17th April a consultant contacted me on the same day and advised that the FICA department said the form confirming my child resides with me at the same address was missing from the whole picture...This is not frustrating anymore, its simply laughable....I sent the completed form back within the hour. I asked this person if he had an idea of when the account will become active, he rep**** to my email with no other text except "I will keep you informed"...Today is the 20th, another 3 days and I haven't heard anything. Big surprise. Had it not been for HelloPeter, I don't know it they would have ever gotten back to me at any stage, because only when I complain here does it get some sort of attention on their end. Nearly going on to 2 months to open this account...I think it's time the Ombud heard about how clients are treated on "no-fee" product offerings...
FNB (First National Bank)
FNB (First National Bank)'s reply20 Apr 2018, 11:52
Official

Good day Darian,

I am disappointed to hear that your complaint had not been resolved. I have escalated your comments to a manager who has confirmed that he will be attending to the matter and will provide feedback.

Please accept my apologies for the frustration caused.

Regards,

Hello Peter Complaints

Naomi Petersen

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Darian B's update03 May 2018, 09:48
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Today is officially a month since the HelloPeter complaint and there has been no resolution or contact made with me since the last online reply 13 days ago - 20 April...It is also two months since the application for this account. I am at a total loss...There are no words to describe this experience with FNB...
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Darian B's update10 May 2018, 10:51
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Today I received another card from the courier for the same account. I logged into my banking app and it still shows there are no cards linked to the account. I am not sure what is going on as there was no correspondence from the bank. When I call in someone is going to tell me to go do another ATM deposit to activate it...What a trip...
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Darian B's update06 Nov 2018, 14:59
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I didn't learn my lesson to close all my accounts with FNB on the last occassion...Being a glutton for punishment I decided to open another FNBY account for my second son...If I had known the agony that I would have to go through AGAIN with the SAME ISSUES as the previous time....good grief...1 week, 6 telephone calls, 3 Premier bank chats and 3 emails later I still do not have an activated account!!!! The latest is that I SHOULD SEND THE FICA DOCUMENTS AGAIN TO AVTIVATE THE ACCOUNT!!!! Where is the documents I already sent?!?! I lack the vocabulary to put into words the putrid service from FNB again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!