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Shana B

1 reviews | Active since Jul 2011

29 Nov 2016, 11:29

Incorrect charge & refund will take 3-7 working days after waiting 3 days for refund to be authorised

<p>I made a purchase on Black Friday and my credit card was charged R620 for my order and an additional R521. At first I called my credit card about the incorrect charge but they indicated it was on Spree's side. I immediately called Spree and they wanted order numbers for the R521 which I did not have, BECAUSE THERE WAS NO ORDER FOR R521! Eventually it was acknowledged that amount was for a different person's order and I was charged! I called Spree 3 or 4 times on Friday about my refund and kept being told it was being taken higher and would be authorised, I only received 1 call back, my last call to them, a consultant said the refund would be processed by Saturday/Monday and reflect on my card Monday. Monday no money, I then sent an email query, no response. Today, Tuesday, I called again and it took 10 minutes for them to check the situation and assure me that the refund was only TODAY authorised and then another consulatant rep**** to my email stating the refund was authorised and would take 3-7 working days to reflect. This is unacceptable! I commend the staff for their work but Spree's policy is shocking, they have taken my money because of their mistake and I will possibly get my money up to 2 weeks after the fact? Not right at all. Mistakes happen but I should not be out of pocket for Spree's mistake for this long, shocking policy. I have been a loyal customer and this is not an acceptable way to treat customers.</p>

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Spree.co.za
Spree.co.za's reply30 Nov 2016, 17:52
Official

Hi Shana

We regret your experience.

We completely understand the frustration and every effort is made to ensure that our processes are swift and efficient.

While we would like to ensure that the payment reflects immediately in your account, this process is managed externally by our banking system.

Our sincere apologies for the inconvenience caused.

Warm regards

The Spree team

SB
Shana B's update02 Dec 2016, 08:49
Reviewer Update

I received my credit voucher today, reflecting on my account. I am grateful that this incident is at an end and things have been sorted out correctly, but it has been a full week since money was incorrectly taken from my account and only today has that been rectified, that is too long.