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Mandy-Lee Ginsberg

1 reviews | Active since May 2022

24 Mar 2026, 06:10

FNB – Ongoing incompetence, repeated document requests, and unresolved refund after a month

Following my previous review, FNB responded quickly after public escalation on HelloPeter — however, what has followed since then has been nothing short of unacceptable. I was once again asked to submit documentation I have already provided multiple times over the past month. For the record, I have now submitted the required documents no less than five to six times, all with email proof. Despite this: * I have received two separate emails confirming that my case has been CLOSED, with no resolution and no refund processed * I then spent 45 minutes on a call at my own expense, only to be told FNB is still “waiting” for documentationalready sent repeatedly This points to a complete breakdown in internal processes, communication, and accountability. It is deeply concerning that: * There is clearly no proper tracking of client submissions * Cases are being closed without resolution or verification * Clients are being forced to repeat the same process over and over again with no progress This is not a once-off error — this is systemic incompetence. For a bank that charges premium fees, this level of service is indefensible. I have fully comp****, consistently and timeously. At this stage, I expect: * Immediate written confirmation that all previously submitted documents have been received and logged * A formal explanation as to how and why my case was closed without resolution — twice * Urgent processing of my refund without any further delay Should this not be resolved immediately, I will escalate this matter to the relevant regulatory bodies. This experience has been unnecessarily time-consuming, costly, and exhausting — and entirely avoidable. FNB needs to take accountability and resolve this without further delay.

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Mandy-Lee Ginsberg's update26 Mar 2026, 07:25
Reviewer Update
This is now my third HelloPeter post regarding FNB Bank, and I am beyond frustrated.

For the past 4–5 weeks, I have exhausted every possible channel—countless calls to the call centre, repeated emails, multiple escalations. Each time, I am told the matter has been “resolved” or is being “prioritised,” yet nothing actually gets resolved. The pattern is deeply concerning:

  • I post here → I get contacted immediately
  • I’m assured it’s being handled → then silence
  • No follow-through. No accountability. No resolution.
As a private client, I find this level of inadequacy, incompetence, and disregard absolutely unacceptable. It is astonishing how much time and energy I have had to invest just to try and resolve what should have been a simple issue. At this point, I am not looking for more apologies or empty reassurances. I am demanding clear, immediate resolution and consistent communication until this matter is fully resolved. This experience has been exhausting and deeply disappointing. FNB Bank — when will this actually be resolved?