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Karabo K

1 reviews | Active since Jul 2014

13 Sept 2022, 13:35

Bidvest Nonsense

I found out on 30 July 2022 that my old mutual money accound was suspended due to suspected ***** by Bidvest Bank. I asked bidvest for clarity and they requested documents (proof of payments and or invoices) and explanations for the transactions. On 1 September 2022 I send all required docs to Bidvest Bank as requested. I was then told of a 14 days turnaround time. I waited and Bidvest kept quiet as well. When I made a follow-up, I was told that they are awaiting feedback from Capitec Bank because the money came from a Capitec account. The account of the source was also suspended same as mine. The Capitec account holder went to Capitec and send me proof of payment for the said transaction and submitted her documents to Capitec and within a day, her account was unsuspended (this was 2 weeks ago). Bidvest bank still says they can not help me because they are waiting for Capitec. The same Capitec that is waiting on no one to assist its client! I have been sending emails daily but still there is no response. Bidvest further closed 2 accounts on my beneficiary list that I sent R50 and R100 to respectively and keep telling those people to contact me. These people can not access their salaries, their debit orders are not going through and still Bidvest waits.

I have sent so many emails, so many calls to no avail. Below are some of the email addresses that I have contacted but no help.

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Replies (7)
Bidvest Bank
Bidvest Bank's reply13 Sept 2022, 14:11
Official
Hi Karabo,

Kindly accept our apologies.
 
Thanks for making contact and letting us know about your experience. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. This matter has been referred to customer management and they will be in contact with you shortly.

Regards,
Bidvest Bank Team 
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Karabo K's update14 Sept 2022, 13:16
Reviewer Update
Good day

Thank you for your swift response. I however am still waiting for that someone to contact me. And again my problem is not resolved. I contacted Capitec Bank and they responded within minutes and I notified Bidvest bank, but I am still waiting. I dont know anymore.
Bidvest Bank
Bidvest Bank's reply15 Sept 2022, 12:51
Official
Hi Karabo,

Thanks for your response.
 
We apologise for the delay and any inconvenience caused. One of our specialists will be in contact with you as soon as possible to further investigate this matter.

Regards,
Bidvest Bank Team 

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Karabo K's update15 Sept 2022, 13:19
Reviewer Update
Good day

I received a call from Heidi Van Staden about my matter yesterday afternoon.

I am hoping that the matter will be put to rest especially the two beneficiaries that have nothing to do with this.

Thank you
Bidvest Bank
Bidvest Bank's reply15 Sept 2022, 15:21
Official
Hi Karabo, 

Thank you for your response. 

Please be advised that our specialists will further advise and assist you regarding this matter. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. 

Kind regards 
Bidvest Bank Team 
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Karabo K's update16 Sept 2022, 10:25
Reviewer Update
Good Morning

On wednesday morning I received an email from Heidi detailing the crux of the problem and also assuring me that I would get feedback on thursdayfrom Sunelle. Its friday and I have received no feedback.

Yesterday I emailed and I received no responses. I then called the whole morning and only reached Heidi in the afternoon who was shocked that Sunelle never got back to me and again assured me that I would get a call back which did not happen.

As I type this message, I have been on hold since 9:30am. I am told that Sunelle is not at the office and that I am being traferred to Heidi but nothing.

Have the two accounts that received R50 and R100 been cleared?


Bidvest Bank
Bidvest Bank's reply16 Sept 2022, 14:32
Official
Hi Karabo, 

Thank you for your response. 

Please be advised that we have relayed your message to our specialists whotd will further advise and assist you regarding this matter. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. 

Kind regards 
Bidvest Bank Team