So my local ABSA ATM locked up with my card stuck in it.
after the cancel button did not return my card, I pressed the assist button, nothing happened for 30 seconds, I then proceeded to hold it down. After about 5 seconds, it started shutting down, including bringing up the notification of...
I thought it would be helpful to describe my experience with Samsung Pay so far. This might be helpful to those who are thinking of giving it a try or need clarity on some things.
Also feel free to comment with your experiences and tips.
First things first, my bank is FNB so I got a Absa...
Helping a family member out here. I don't use ABSA so I don't know.
When making payments online or using the app, ABSA sends a verification to a primary device to authorize the transaction. This person always makes payments to usual beneficiaries and the authorization thing never comes up when...
Why is blABSA going down so regularly at month end? Are they also striking?
https://mybroadband.co.za/news/banking/257611-absa-mobile-app-and-internet-banking-problems.html
Good Day fellow Forumites.
I have the following situation, I currently reside with my mother, with whom the current property is registered in her name. She lost her job in 2016, in which I then deposited money into her account so that the bond may be debited from it. The bond is in her name...
Absa credit card problems
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Absa moving away from SMS and USSD
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Denying refunds to SIM-swap fraud victims is no-win situation – Absa
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R1.6 million stolen from ABSA client after Vodacom SIM-swap fraud
A couple is suing ABSA for R1.3 million, and interest, after criminals used an illegal Vodacom SIM swap to steal R1.6 million from their home loan and business accounts.
I received an eft on Thursday, and it's been 3 business days and the money still has not reflected in my account. I don't know what to do, fnb is adamant that they have received no money and ABSA is absolutely useless and says there's nothing they can do for me. Any help on what to do?
Good day all,
I'd like to open an account with FNB however I am unsure which account would meet my needs. I currently hold an Islamic Cheque Account with ABSA. There are two specific requirements that I need the account to fulfill:
- PayPal
Currently as a non-FNB account holder I am...
Absa website security upgrades on the way
Absa has informed clients that it will upgrade its security in the coming weeks to make online banking “even safer.”
ABSA threatens to close Zuma’s wife’s bank account due to “unexplained millions” – Report
ABSA has reportedly threatened to close an account held by President Jacob Zuma’s wife Tobeka Madiba-Zuma due to “unexplained millions of rand” going through it, according to the Sunday Times.
Barclays will sell 22% of its shares in Barclays Africa
Barclays has announced its intention to sell 187 million ordinary shares in Barclays Africa Group, which represents approximately 22% of Barclays Africa’s issued share capital.
ABSA and Standard Bank face big fight over Internet banking fraud
Several people, who have each lost large amounts of money due to Internet banking fraud, are taking their fight to ABSA and Standard Bank – with legal action on the cards.
Absa sticking with SMS and USSD, despite SIM-swap fraud
SIM-swap fraud remains a problem in South Africa, with news emerging in October that the Hawks were investigating a criminal syndicate which had infiltrated mobile operators.
Absa MasterCard 3D Secure downtime
Absa clients have reported that they are unable to shop online with their MasterCard credit cards, as the 3D Secure system is offline.