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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What made my experience work is that the company is always there and willing to assist and guide through the whole process. I made my profile in 2024 then they told me which debts do I need to pay for... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The Meerkat team was really efficient. The te is friendly and very helpful.They do not have a long response waiting time and I was helped swiftly. REALLR GREAT SERBICE AND I WOULD RECOMMEND THEM ANY... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

You don't send reminders to customers like freedom life cover did, they sent us reminders when our policy is 3weeks away to lapse yet you just send an sms stating it has lapsed with no warning. Freedo... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

They have been super supportive in helping me get all the paperwork sorted(Kickstart). They would also follow up with me which is great :) All reps are super friendly and helpful even my last call, of... See more

Company details

  1. Financial Planner
  2. Debt Relief Service
  3. Financial Consultant
  4. Financial Institution
  5. Funeral Insurance Company

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Meerkat is a new generation financial services business committed to making a real difference in the financial lives of our customers, and fast! We offer simple solutions all designed with savings at the heart. We can help you regain control of your debt and get you saving for life's emergencies. Check out our simple solutions and lets get you on your way to financial freedom! You can apply now at www.meerkat.co.za No Paperwork, No Fuss. Debt Management | Credit Life Insurance | Funeral Cover | Savings Plan.


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3.9

Great

TrustScore 4 out of 5

471 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick Removal from Debt Review

Mrs Hendricks was very help in removing me from Debt Review. Meerkat is quick and efficient in delivery. I highly recommend their services to anybody who is need of their service offerings.

February 24, 2023
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Reply from Meerkat

Thanks Garth. We appreciate the feedback!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Meerkat should equip staff with proper tools to perform duties and there's a huge lack of this. A few clients I worked with cancelled their policies but still being debited? Fix your systems!

Management skills is so poor they don't even know what their doing. There's no structure in place everything is just a mess the systems etc. There's no unity and a lack of motivation, I believe you work well if you're being supported

January 27, 2023
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Reply from Meerkat

Thank you for your feedback. Your employment was terminated for valid reasons.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Great service at reasonable cost

Great service at reasonable cost, involving in every step. Not always available when calling but ensure to attend when opportunity avail.

Recommend.

February 23, 2023
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Reply from Meerkat

Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate it.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The company is useless

The company is useless. They use SMS as correspondence instead of usual letters to prevent clients from obtaining cover elsewhere as a result of their uselessness

September 2, 2022
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Reply from Meerkat

We appreciate your feedback and have escalated to our service team.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very bad

You don't send reminders to customers like freedom life cover did, they sent us reminders when our policy is 3weeks away to lapse yet you just send an sms stating it has lapsed with no warning. Freedom handled us way better. I just hope with how you run your business you dont lose customers 🙄🙄

February 19, 2023
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I starred the policy in 2018 and was…

I starred the policy in 2018 and was doing good all the years until 2022 when I was told my policy lapsed because of missed payment that I was not even aware of that you say happened in 2021

February 10, 2023
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Reply from Meerkat

Thank you for your feedback. We have escalated to our service team who will make contact shortly.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I submitted a claim will all docs…

I submitted a claim will all docs required but i still need to have a proof that my uncle is my uncle

February 8, 2023
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Reply from Meerkat

Thank you for your message. We have passed to the service team to contact you shortly.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Service

They attended to my query on time

February 10, 2023
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Reply from Meerkat

Thanks for the feedback!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Meerkat was very professional & clear…

Meerkat was very professional & clear on all documents required for the claim.
They ensured me that the money was going to paid within 48 hours and it was done.
I didn't have to stress during my time of grief. I thank them.

February 10, 2023
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Reply from Meerkat

Thank you for taking the time to provide this feedback. Sincere condolences for your loss.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent

Very helpful in explaining the cover and giving options that suits your buget

February 7, 2023
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Reply from Meerkat

Thanks for your feedback Zanele. We really appreciate it.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Unhappy client and I want my money

I had a policy with Freedom Life Insurance and recieved a message that Meerkat has taken over the policy . First it’s policy increase and secondly they told me my policy has lapse how so I don’t understand because they debit every month . I recieved an sms stating that my policy have been reinstated and in order for me to claim I must pay monthly fees for six month n wait for six months for me to claim . Really not happy with their service it’s not servicing us as it should . Extremely disappointed

January 26, 2023
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Reply from Meerkat

Thank you for your feedback. We have passed onto our team to look into this and will provide a response in due course.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

All of the agents that I have dealt…

All of the agents that I have dealt with have helped myself and my husband superbly. Fadwa Hendricks, Lefa Ntsalla and Khumbula Malgas. I can not express through words how seamless this process has been. Thank you so much to all of you.

February 5, 2023
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Reply from Meerkat

Thanks for your feedback. We really appreciate and will definitely share with the team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Meerkat is tops

Whenever you need assistance they assist you in everything.

February 5, 2023
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Reply from Meerkat

Thanks so much for this! We really appreciate your feedback.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Meerkat is new to me since I'm frm…

Meerkat is new to me since I'm frm Freedom Life, everything was explain to me very well about charge I'm owk with it 👍

February 5, 2023
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Reply from Meerkat

Great! Thanks for the feedback. Don't forget to check out all our other solutions to help you do more with your money! www.meerkat.co.za

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I'm not really sure what is happening…

I'm not really sure what is happening at this stage. I only got information and email saying they re making contact with my creditors and about a credit life policy which I tried to get more info on to understand if it's compulsory to have the policy. I still don't know if it is. I don't know when my debit order will start etc. Ntombi has been helpful in starting the process but I need clarity on where I stand. I can't answer my phone during the day so I don't know if someone has tried calling me either. Just a bit lost on the process. Please give me and update by email. Is credit protection policy compulsory and if not cancel it don't need further costs. And secondly when can I anticipate start of debit order for debt review

February 2, 2023
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Reply from Meerkat

Thanks for your feedback. We have passed onto our senior consultant to contact you.

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