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Jodine J

1 reviews | Active since Jul 2019

25 Aug 2021, 19:42

Unacceptable behavior and unprofessional service

If I could, I would rate ZERO stars. I purchased my vehicle last year and set a debit order on my account, which goes through monthly. The debit order has run with no issues, and I've had no returned / unpaid debit orders to date. I got a call from their collections department this afternoon stating that my account is in arrears as the debit order was returned, so I must make alternative payment methods or I'll have a bad debt record to my name. Firstly, I have never had a bad debt / outstanding / non-payment against my name and always made sure my debts are settled in time. To have a financial institution contact me 1 day after the debit order went through and tell me I'm in arrears without allowing 2-3 days to go by, ensuring their payments are received is totally unacceptable. My debit order was deducted successfully, as it usually is, with no issue. To have a call center agent contact me, making me feel like a ********, is unacceptable. I had to cut my work meeting short to contact the arrears department, of which I spoke to 'Sherika,' who also could not assist me and transferred me to their collections department. I had to hold on again and re-enter my details before being transferred to a call center agent. Again she asked me for my ID number, which I had keyed in to access the call center, and when I raised my voice, she suddenly could not hear me, so I ended the call. Companies calling out of desperation Ecos concerns that your business is running into financial difficulties as you find it appropriate to contact YOUR CUSTOMERS in such a manner. I expect a written apology and will be taking this issue further.

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WesBank
WesBank's reply26 Aug 2021, 08:12
Official
Dear Jodine J,

We have received and reviewed your Hello Peter post. Our Customer Resolutions Team has logged a formal complaint which has been routed to the relevant department for investigation and resolution. 

We will be in touch with you to resolve this matter.

Regards,
WesBank Service Resolution
JJ
Jodine J's update27 Aug 2021, 10:02
Reviewer Update
I'm really extremely upset now at the fact that I just received a second call from your collections department for this issue. The gentleman Bongile Mbokane again stated I'm in arrears and need to make payment arrangements. Based on your mail to me this was a problem on Nedbank's side and many customers experienced the same issue, however your collections department is not aware of this. When I mentioned that he told me it's Nedbank's problem, but no its WESBANKS problem as you cannot even update your systems to reflect this issue. Of which he told me 'I MUST GET MY STORY STRAIGHT'. Never have I dealt with such incompetence or lack of respect from call center agents. I work for a Bank myself, and have been in customers services earlier in my career, and regardless of how angry your customer is should NEVER be spoken to in such a manner. I expect an apology from WESBANK on this matter.