Recycling's well and good - except for bank

Like cell networks do with phone numbers, banks are allowed to recycle account numbers, causing inconvenience and, worse, loss

26 March 2023 - 00:01

QUOTE: We inform clients about the account number potentially being recycled in the terms and conditions upon opening and activation of their account — Standard Bank..

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