

Based on recent customer reviews, Capitec Bank faces severe customer dissatisfaction across all service themes. Customers describe widespread issues with account blocks, frozen funds, unresolved ***** cases, unauthorised debits, and poor communication. While some praise specific consultants and the app's affordability, the overwhelming sentiment reflects frustration with how the bank handles disputes, claims, security incidents, and basic account management.
Replied to 85% of negative reviews
Reply time on negative reviews: 12h 32m
TrustIndex
3.5
Ranking
#3
in Banking
Reply Time
11h 46m
NPS Score
-56
Recommended: Unlikely
Replied to 85% of negative reviews
Reply time on negative reviews: 12h 32m
Jun '25 - May '26
Based on recent customer reviews, Capitec Bank faces severe customer dissatisfaction across all service themes. Customers describe widespread issues with account blocks, frozen funds, unresolved ***** cases, unauthorised debits, and poor communication. While some praise specific consultants and the app's affordability, the overwhelming sentiment reflects frustration with how the bank handles disputes, claims, security incidents, and basic account management.
The most common complaint about Capitec Bank, based on Hellopeter's AI analysis of recent customer reviews, is Account Access & Management. Account Access & Management (1.1) is the most damaging theme. Customers describe accounts frozen for months or years without explanation, FICA loops, blocked funds after legitimate deposits, and inability to close accounts. Affidavits and documents submitted repeatedly with no resolution leave clients unable to access their own money.
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Share Your Experience1 reviews | Active since Jan 2020
I launched a funeral claim on the 24/04/2026 last week, but up today I haven't received anything. On the 06/05/2026 they sent me an sms to say they are still reviewing the information I provided, they will call me on the 26/05/2026 . I had to get in debts , I had to take a loan to bury my father. I am highly disappointed on capitec bank funeral cover.
1 reviews | Active since Jan 2020
I launched a funeral claim on the 24/04/2026 last week, but up today I haven't received anything. On the 06/05/2026 they sent me an sms to say they are still reviewing the information I provided, they will call me on the 26/05/2026 . I had to get in debts , I had to take a loan to bury my father. I am highly disappointed on capitec bank funeral cover.
1 reviews | Active since Jan 2020
Its Koogan Pillay, I would like like to congratulate Mr Kamo from Capitec Banks online service with the manner he has assisted me with my query. The query took close on to an hour to resolve. Most importantly I honestly appreciate his patience and the manner in which he helped me resolve my problem. Thank you Kamo and I only wish there more people like you in this world.
1 reviews | Active since Jan 2020
Its Koogan Pillay, I would like like to congratulate Mr Kamo from Capitec Banks online service with the manner he has assisted me with my query. The query took close on to an hour to resolve. Most importantly I honestly appreciate his patience and the manner in which he helped me resolve my problem. Thank you Kamo and I only wish there more people like you in this world.
1 reviews | Active since Jan 2020
I experienced worst service. They offered a product now I cant get feedback since Monday. AI Chat is useless, call centre never available, this morning their system is down and I must phone after 1 hour. Their account on Twitter tells me to call the Call Centre. Ref 77MSV9360446 I've uploaded same documents more than 3 times
1 reviews | Active since Jan 2020
I experienced worst service. They offered a product now I cant get feedback since Monday. AI Chat is useless, call centre never available, this morning their system is down and I must phone after 1 hour. Their account on Twitter tells me to call the Call Centre. Ref 77MSV9360446 I've uploaded same documents more than 3 times
1 reviews | Active since Jan 2020
Capitec hires *****sters and protects them, their Employee Jabulile Masondo (Bara Mall) checked my profile, called and threatened to kill me, I reported this to Capitec. To date, no feedback is provided, instead amounts that dont make sense are being deducted from my account.
1 reviews | Active since Jan 2020
Capitec hires *****sters and protects them, their Employee Jabulile Masondo (Bara Mall) checked my profile, called and threatened to kill me, I reported this to Capitec. To date, no feedback is provided, instead amounts that dont make sense are being deducted from my account.
1 reviews | Active since Jan 2020
If there was a way to rate these ****MERS lower than 1 star, I would. Absolute ***** of the bank that preys on the disadvantaged. No wonder the other year people were ****med of their money from their bank accounts using this bank. There's nothing good about capitec, from agents to the higher management. Their agents have no soft skills, none whatsoever, like they aren't trained to deal with customers. Yesterday, the 4th of May I contacted the bank through the WhatsApp platform. The service I received there was one of the worst ever. I was assisted by a rude lady called Ntombi. She had no soft skills, no polite way to address me, and I had to remind her of my prior queries that they didn't attend to. That's one issue they all have. You could express yourself about the issues you're having and they'll choose what to respond to and what not to respond to. I asked this rude lady to cancel my funeral cover for me and she did after a long time. I asked for a confirmation document to be sent via email. Today they tried debiting my account and because I had insufficient funds, I was charged a fee of R6. I was confused a decided to contact the bank back. This time I was assisted by Prudence, who also could not address all my queries until I had to remind her time and again. She told me that I still have to pay for the month because I'm still covered. I DO NOT WANT THE BE COVERED BY THESE PEOPLE, I THOUGHT MY POLICY WAS CANCELLED. She tried explaining her nonsense that I still have to pay and I'm covered for the months. These people are egocentric, self centred, selfish *******s who prey on the weak.
1 reviews | Active since Jan 2020
If there was a way to rate these ****MERS lower than 1 star, I would. Absolute ***** of the bank that preys on the disadvantaged. No wonder the other year people were ****med of their money from their bank accounts using this bank. There's nothing good about capitec, from agents to the higher management. Their agents have no soft skills, none whatsoever, like they aren't trained to deal with customers. Yesterday, the 4th of May I contacted the bank through the WhatsApp platform. The service I received there was one of the worst ever. I was assisted by a rude lady called Ntombi. She had no soft skills, no polite way to address me, and I had to remind her of my prior queries that they didn't attend to. That's one issue they all have. You could express yourself about the issues you're having and they'll choose what to respond to and what not to respond to. I asked this rude lady to cancel my funeral cover for me and she did after a long time. I asked for a confirmation document to be sent via email. Today they tried debiting my account and because I had insufficient funds, I was charged a fee of R6. I was confused a decided to contact the bank back. This time I was assisted by Prudence, who also could not address all my queries until I had to remind her time and again. She told me that I still have to pay for the month because I'm still covered. I DO NOT WANT THE BE COVERED BY THESE PEOPLE, I THOUGHT MY POLICY WAS CANCELLED. She tried explaining her nonsense that I still have to pay and I'm covered for the months. These people are egocentric, self centred, selfish *******s who prey on the weak.
1 reviews | Active since Jan 2020
Having to pay for a new debit card when their ATM at the Hunters Spar Centre in Port Elizabeth froze on Sunday 3 May with the result that I could not retrieve my card. I don't think that's fair as it wasn't my fault, I called customer service and the lady cancelled my card as a safety measure. I have been with Capitec for quite a few years and this is the first time I am not satisfied with their service.
1 reviews | Active since Jan 2020
Having to pay for a new debit card when their ATM at the Hunters Spar Centre in Port Elizabeth froze on Sunday 3 May with the result that I could not retrieve my card. I don't think that's fair as it wasn't my fault, I called customer service and the lady cancelled my card as a safety measure. I have been with Capitec for quite a few years and this is the first time I am not satisfied with their service.
Capitec Bank scores 1.3 out of 5 on Hellopeter's AI analysis of service quality in Banking, compared to the Banking industry average of 1.4. Their strongest theme is Branch Experience (1.7); their weakest is Account Access (1.1). The top AI-rated Banking business on Hellopeter is GoTyme Bank | Formerly TymeBank (2.6). How is the AI Score calculated? →
Capitec Bank has a TrustIndex of 3.5 out of 10 on Hellopeter, based on 3,699 reviews in the last 12 months. They reply to 85% of negative reviews, typically within 12 hours 32 min. Hellopeter has tracked Capitec Bank across 38,049 total reviews. How is the TrustIndex calculated? →