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How to complain to FNB in South Africa

FNB Compliments and Complaints page: App/Online Banking Contact us, call 087 575 9408, email care@fnb.co.za, or branch. Aims resolve within 5 business days; ack within 1 business day. Escalation bodies listed include FAIS Ombud, Information Regulator, NFOSA, FSCA, CGSO, NCR. Chose FNB over Capitec for clearer published complaint page; Capitec not fully researched this pack.

South Africa Banking Sources verified 2026-11-04

In the app / on the site

FNB App / Online Banking → Menu → Contact us

Do this once, properly. Screenshot everything — you will attach it to the letter.

The escalation ladder

NFOSA

  • 086 080 0900 · info@nfosa.co.zaIf not satisfied with bank resolution: NFOSA call centre 086 080 0900; info@nfosa.co.za; www.nfosa.co.za.
  • nfosa.co.zaOfficial complaint / info page

FAIS Ombud (advice/intermediary disputes)

  • 086 066 3274 · info@faisombud.co.zaWhere FAIS applies: [see official page for current phone] / 086 066 3274; info@faisombud.co.za; claims limits/timing apply.
  • faisombud.co.zaOfficial complaint / info page

Regulator & ombudsman channels

Regulators almost always require proof that you complained to the company first. Attach your ticket numbers.

Public social channels

  • No verified public social channel for complaints — we only list channels we can source.

Sources & verification

Every phone number, email and link on this page comes from these official pages, checked on 2026-11-04:

  1. fnb.co.za — compliments and complaints.html
    https://www.fnb.co.za/contact-us/compliments-and-complaints.html
  2. National Financial Ombud Scheme (NFOSA)
    https://nfosa.co.za/
  3. FAIS Ombud
    https://www.faisombud.co.za/

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Next step: put it in writing

Generate a formal complaint letter for FNB — escalation demand and regulator notice included, prefilled for this guide.