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Sheldon O

1 reviews | Active since Jun 2026

02 Jun 2026, 12:16

Terrible Banking Experience

Terrible experience. I used to work for Tymebank and have been a customer for a few years now. Recently I received an email as part of a ***** case done by the bank. The bank requested relevant documentation which required me going to police stations, writing out affidavits, providing transaction history, proof of clients etc. firstly I’ve wasted over R250 on airtime just being on calls with the bank only for them to not tell me all of the information I need with regards to the case. I get hold of the bank they tell me what they need, I get them the requested information and then I’m told that there’s actually something more that they need from me. I get them the information and supporting documents I then get on the phone with them again, I’m told that no we can’t solve it because there’s another affidavit that is needed and so it goes on, I’m having to waste my airtime, fuel, time and energy going up and down to police stations, drawing statements and gathering the information they need only to tell me that because of their policies my account is now being closed and that’s it. After providing everything that they needed to remove the hold on my account. I then get a email saying that they are now happy to be keeping me as a customer, but when I login to my banking app, my account is still on hold and I am unable to transact. Like what the heck is going on. Nobody that works at this bank is able to help me properly and be attentive to my case to check all of the information diligently and provide we with correct and valuable feedback to help with my account. They would clearly rather loose me as a customer than help me solve my issue. I need to be able to transact on my account and this has been an utter waste of time and energy.

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GoTyme Bank | Formerly TymeBank
GoTyme Bank | Formerly TymeBank's reply02 Jun 2026, 12:19
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Hi Sheldon

Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention.

We apologize for the experience this has caused. Please note that we are investigating the issue and will reach out to you shortly.
  
Kind regards, 
GoTyme Bank | Formerly TymeBank

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Sheldon O's update03 Jun 2026, 13:15
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I still have not received any help, I need to continue business and you are costing me time and clients.
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Sheldon O's update03 Jun 2026, 13:17
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How is this not a priority for you?
Terrible service, won’t recommend using this bank.
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Sheldon O's update05 Jun 2026, 11:59
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Hello? Anyone from the team available to assist?
My account is still on a hold.
GoTyme Bank | Formerly TymeBank
GoTyme Bank | Formerly TymeBank's reply08 Jun 2026, 07:39
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Hi Shelodn,

Apologies about the delay in responding to you. A specialist will contact you shortly to further assist you with your query.
We apologize for the experience this has caused.

Kind regards, 
GoTyme Bank | Formerly TymeBank


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Sheldon O's update08 Jun 2026, 08:05
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Hi I would appreciate a prompt response and activation of my account. It’s been over a week now and my clients are waiting still. This is costing me. Kindly lift the hold on my account or I will take further action.
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Sheldon O's update09 Jun 2026, 13:31
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Hi, as per our call yesterday, we gave the agents from the other bank till close of business yesterday. my account should have the hold lifted, yet it has not been lifted on my account.
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Sheldon O's update10 Jun 2026, 08:12
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My account is still on hold, I can’t transact, no communication. Our call is recorded, do I need to take this further? I expect the hold on my account to be lifted today. It should’ve been lifted yesterday.
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Sheldon O's update10 Jun 2026, 23:27
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No one from Tymebank called me. This must be a joke…
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Sheldon O's update11 Jun 2026, 10:32
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Hi which number was this because I never received the call. Can you lift the hold on my account. This is taking forever and costing now.
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Sheldon O's update11 Jun 2026, 10:59
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Please also send me an email with confirmation of the outcome of where it is that this case stands. This has gone on for way too long now. This is ridiculous that I was told on a recorded call, that you are waiting for the client from the other bank to send through their information and then the hold will be lifted from my account. It’s been almost 3 days now that I’m waiting since that call and no one has let me know. Please be on it and send me and email if you weren’t able to get a hold of me on the phone. I’m amazed at how unserious this matter is to you. I need the hold lifted from my account so that I can continue business.
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Sheldon O's update11 Jun 2026, 11:01
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I was told that if they don’t hear anything back from the client at the other bank, or that if the client didn’t send through their documents by close of business 3 days ago that the hold would be lifted from my account. The hold is still on my account. If the client hasn’t let you know or they haven’t submitted their documents in the given time from that is recorded in the call. I expect the hold to be lifted from my account immediately.
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Sheldon O's update11 Jun 2026, 11:02
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Sheldon O's update22 Jun 2026, 16:17
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Hi there, I need my funds released and the hold to be removed from my account as of today. I’ve provided all relevant documentation and this has gone on for too long now. All of our calls have been recorded and I will be taking this matter further. This has costed me too much time and money. My business is now affected.