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Jan J

1 reviews | Active since Apr 2017

19 Apr 2017, 16:02

New Business account Frozen - FICA

<p>It is now more than a week that I have been struggling to get my new, startup business account sorted out due to FICA freezing it.</p> <p>Firstly the account was opened on the 24th of March 2017 at a branch after having to go back 6 times due to the people in the branch not giving us the correct information they needed and no one at the branch even mentioned that the FICA dosuments is not correct..</p> <p>Secondly they did not let me know that it is going to be frozen. I just one day could not transact anymore. If they phoned me and told me to bring in something or go somewhere, it would have been done.</p> <p>Thirdly after contacting them and at last getting someone to asssit in getting the outstanidng stuff submitted, it is a week later and the account is still frozen, So much so that no payment can go in or debit order can go off.</p> <p>I phoned at least 10 times and I dont get anywhere. Looks like FNB only cares for the big compnaies as I am working for one of the big comopanies and thye get preferential treatment but the small startup business is not important.</p>

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Replies (3)
FNB (First National Bank)
FNB (First National Bank)'s reply19 Apr 2017, 16:16
Official

Good Day

I have logged a formal complaint on your behalf. Please accept our apologies for the disappointing experience and any inconvenience caused. We are already liaising with the relevant department to get a resolution and have this sorted out ASAP. We will be in touch as soon as the necessary investigations have been done. Ref ***

Kind regards

Daffnie Govender

Complaints Resolution

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JJ
Jan J's update21 Apr 2017, 12:11
Reviewer Update

Account opened today. Thank you to all for asssiting.

FNB (First National Bank)
FNB (First National Bank)'s reply21 Apr 2017, 12:45
Official

Good Day

Thank you for your postings and changing the review status.

We are glad to hear that you were assisted and hopefully your matter was addressed according to your satisfaction however we sincerely apologise for the frustration caused should you have further enquires do not hesitate to Contact us on *** thank you for banking with us at First National Bank and we endeavour to assist you with any requirements you may have in the future.

Best Regards,

Complaints Resolution

Daffnie Govender

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