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Ivor C

1 reviews | Active since Nov 2018

28 Oct 2019, 15:28

Extremely difficult and frustrating opening an account

I was invited to apply for a Markham Card. I did so approximately 3 weeks ago. The process was easy as i did it via whatsapp. I then sent my documents via whatsapp. A couple of days later i received an sms asking for my docs. I then sent them to ***. I then received an sms to say i am provisionally approved and that i will receive a call letting me know where to collect my card. This has never happened. I then phoned in to ask about it and they asked for my documents again. I then resent these to *** with my ID in the subject line. I keep getting sms saying that my offer is going to expire. I emailed their newaccountqueries email address and received advice that i should visit a branch and get them to phone accounts. Why is this so difficult to get right with Foschini? I used to have an american swiss account with them and back then it was a pleasure applying. It now almost seems impossible. Please help!

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Replies (3)
TFG
TFG's reply29 Oct 2019, 08:27
Official
Good day Ivor Caldecott

We can understand your frustration and disappointment and wish to advise that we would love to assist in any way we possibly can. 

Our New Accounts team has however advised that a visit to your nearest branch would be the quickest way to have your application finalized.

Please accept our humblest apologies for the delay and  inconvenience caused as a result thereof.

Kind regards
The Customer Support Team
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Ivor C's update29 Oct 2019, 10:16
Reviewer Update
Hi, thanks for your response. What must i take to the branch? Must i just go there for verification? Are any documents required? Kind Regards, Ivor
TFG
TFG's reply30 Oct 2019, 13:18
Official
Good day Ivor Caldecott

Thank you very much for understanding and your patience regarding this matter thus far. 

Our New Accounts team has advised that you would only need to take to your latest payslip or 1 month bank statement along with you to store.

Kind regards
The Customer Support Team