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Willie W

1 reviews | Active since Jan 2014

19 Nov 2024, 09:30

Appalling Customer Service Experience

I am extremely disappointed with the level of service I have received from Sanlam. Over the past week, I have made multiple attempts to contact their customer care team through various channels—phone calls, WhatsApp, and emails. Each effort has been met with silence or endless delays.

Calling their customer care line results in being placed on hold for over 20 minutes with no resolution. Their WhatsApp service is equally ineffective; despite following the steps and submitting all required information, no one gets in touch. Daily emails with a reference number have gone unanswered for over a week.

This level of service is unacceptable for a company that prides itself on reliability and trust. I expected a much higher standard of professionalism and efficiency. If this is how they treat their customers, I cannot recommend their services.

Sanlam needs to take immediate action to improve their customer service processes. This experience has left me frustrated and disheartened.

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Replies (6)
Sanlam
Sanlam's reply19 Nov 2024, 09:38
Official
Good day Willie

We apologise for your service experience and have escalated the matter to Sanlam Corporate for assistance. 

Regards
Sanlam Client Care 
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Willie W's update19 Nov 2024, 09:51
Reviewer Update
Thank you for your response. However, I must admit that I don’t have much confidence in the escalation process. Just to clarify, this isn’t solely about my personal preference—SARS has explicitly stated they require this information to finalize my tax application.I am keeping a detailed record of all correspondence with Sanlam. Suppose any penalties or complications arise due to this delay. I hope this matter can be resolved promptly to avoid further escalation.
Sanlam
Sanlam's reply19 Nov 2024, 10:06
Official
Hello Willie

Thank you for reaching out to us again. 

We have reached out to Sanlam Corporate regarding your concerns. 

Regards
Client Care Centre
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Willie W's update20 Nov 2024, 08:42
Reviewer Update
Further to my previous complaint, I want to highlight another frustrating experience. Yesterday morning at 09:00, I initiated a WhatsApp message and filled in all the required fields. The last message I received in the morning was that an agent was assigned to me and would assist me shortly.

However, by 17:00, I received a WhatsApp message stating that I should contact them during operating hours, ignoring my query despite starting it within their business hours. This is unacceptable.

Additionally, I have received no response from Sanlam Corporate or any other channel regarding my query, even though this was "escalated." This further demonstrates your lack of communication and urgency, which isn't very pleasant.
Sanlam
Sanlam's reply20 Nov 2024, 11:05
Official
Hi Willie

We have relayed your message to Sanlam Corporate.

Regards
Client Care Centre
Sanlam
Sanlam's reply25 Nov 2024, 13:44
Official
Good afternoon Willie

We have received feedback that Sanlam Corporate has sent you an email.

Regards
Sanlam Client Care