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Absa Complaints Department Contact Details
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The Absa complaints department, called the Complaint Resolution Suite, is on 0800 41 41 41, and its email address is actionline@absa.co.za. Absa Bank Limited is part of Absa Group Limited, and the Complaint Resolution Suite is the dedicated complaints line on its Talk to us page.
This page covers complaints only. For Absa’s other numbers, see the main Absa contact details page.
Absa complaints contact details at a glance
| Route | Details |
|---|---|
| Complaint Resolution Suite | 0800 41 41 41 |
| Complaint Resolution Suite email | actionline@absa.co.za |
| Hours (Complaint Resolution Suite) | Weekdays 08:00 to 16:30 |
| Online feedback / complaint form | absa.co.za/send-us-your-feedback/ |
| General enquiries | 08600 08600 (7 days a week 08:00 to 17:00) |
| Fraud hotline | 0860 557 557 (24 hours, 7 days a week) |
| Head office | Absa Towers West, 15 Troye Street, Johannesburg, 2001 |
Official Absa complaints route
Call the Complaint Resolution Suite on 0800 41 41 41, open weekdays from 08:00 to 16:30, or email actionline@absa.co.za. You can also complain at any Absa branch, or use the online feedback form at absa.co.za/send-us-your-feedback/ and choose the topic for a complaint about Absa. The form separates Personal Banking complaints from Private and Business Banking complaints, so pick the right one.
For general questions that are not complaints, the general enquiries line is 08600 08600, seven days a week from 08:00 to 17:00. If you suspect fraud on your account, call the fraud hotline on 0860 557 557, which is open 24 hours a day.
What you need before contacting Absa
Know whether your complaint is about Personal Banking or Private and Business Banking, because the online form splits them. If you have complained before, keep the reference number Absa gave you, so the team can find your case.
Step-by-step complaint process
- Call the Complaint Resolution Suite on 0800 41 41 41 (weekdays 08:00 to 16:30), email actionline@absa.co.za, visit a branch, or use the online feedback form.
- If the complaint is not resolved immediately, Absa registers it and gives you a reference number. Write it down.
- Within three business days, Absa gives you a resolution or an estimated time to resolve it.
- If it is not resolved within 20 business days, Absa sends you a letter of resolution or conclusion, or tells you when it expects to resolve it.
Escalation route
Absa says it follows the Code of Banking Practice. If you are not happy with the first answer, ask the Complaint Resolution Suite for Absa’s final position in writing, and quote your reference number every time you follow up. Absa Bank Limited is registration number 1986/004794/06 and a registered credit provider, NCRCP7.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Absa complaints contact number?
Call the Complaint Resolution Suite on 0800 41 41 41, weekdays 08:00 to 16:30.
What is the Absa complaints email address?
Email actionline@absa.co.za.
How long does Absa take to resolve a complaint?
Absa gives a resolution or an estimated timeline within three business days. If it takes longer than 20 business days, it sends a letter of resolution or says when it expects to resolve it.
Can I lay a complaint at an Absa branch?
Yes. Absa accepts complaints at any branch, by email or by phone.
How do I report fraud to Absa?
Call the fraud hotline on 0860 557 557, open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Sources
- Absa, Talk to us: absa.co.za/talk-to-us/, read 2026-09-26
- Absa, Corporate information (complaints process): absa.co.za/about-us/absa-bank/corporate-information/, read 2026-09-26
- Absa, Send us your feedback: absa.co.za/send-us-your-feedback/, read 2026-09-26