1 reviews | Active since Dec 2016

10 Mar 2019, 20:47

Pathetic client service

I requested information regarding a paid up endowment on 22 February 2019 through the ********** e-mail address. I received a response only on 1 March 2019 whereupon I responded again. After that I never received feedback. I had to phone the client care and spend 20min to find out what I need to. I was told to send important documents back to the client care email so that the process can start to pay out my endowment money. It is an automatic generated e-mail which received my personal information, but I never received confirmation that the process has started. I did everything from my side to get things done. I was told it takes 5 working days for the money to be in my account. Well, Wednesday 13 March is the 5th day from when I sent my information. If the full amount of money from my endowment does not reflect in my bank account on Wednesday 13 March 2019 before 12pm, I will take this matter to the Ombudsman, newspaper and post on social media that same day about what pathetic service I get. I will also not advise anyone I know to take out any policies, endowments, etc from Sanlam in the future due to a lack in after "sales" service. Sanlam is quick to want money from clients, but useless to provide a prompt service when clients want their money. And please do not send me your default response on here saying 'someone will investigate the matter'. I want a valid response and communication from someone reputable at client care services who can assist and sort out the matter urgently.

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Replies (9)
Sanlam
Sanlam's reply10 Mar 2019, 20:51
Official
Dear Crishell

We are sorry to hear of your experience. We will investigate your complaint and will contact you tomorrow.

Kind regards
Sanlam Client Relations

Best regards,

's update11 Mar 2019, 10:10
Reviewer Update
When can I expect a response? My response to the Ombudsman is typed and ready...
Sanlam
Sanlam's reply11 Mar 2019, 10:41
Official
We have escalated it to the relevant department and requested them to respond to you within the next 24-48 hours.

Regards

Best regards,

's update11 Mar 2019, 13:32
Reviewer Update
Those 24-48 hours from now might just be too late as I set an ultimatum for when I expect the money to reflect in my bank account or I take this matter further. Once again it proves incompetence of the relevant department...
Sanlam
Sanlam's reply12 Mar 2019, 09:36
Official
This is unfortunate to hear. We will escalate this to the department.

Kind Regards,
Client Relations

Best regards,

Sanlam
Sanlam's reply12 Mar 2019, 11:22
Official
Dear Crishell

We have been informed that Alta provided you with feedback via email.

Thank you and Regards, 
Client Relations

Best regards,

's update13 Mar 2019, 10:05
Reviewer Update
Yes, thank you. I, however, have still not received the funds in my account as asked. I phoned FNB this morning and was told that the payer (in this case Sanlam) needs to contact and instruct the bank to clear the funds and allocate it to my account as it is such a big amount. They have also asked for a transaction/reference number, which I could not give as I don't have any. I have asked Alta for a proof of payment or reference number, but was told that Sanlam makes batch payments to the different banks and there's no proof available. I am sure there should at least be a reference or transaction number for me to log a query at FNB? I still stick to my initial agreement as of to have the funds in my account by 12pm today or taking the matter further. Sanlam cannot blame FNB for not clearing the funds - I have no proof that the transaction has been done from Sanlam's side and I'm requesting that Sanlam request FNB to clear the funds immediately.
Sanlam
Sanlam's reply13 Mar 2019, 10:34
Official
Dear Crishell

Thank you for your post we will arrange for this to be attended to.

Regards,
Client Relations

Best regards,

Sanlam
Sanlam's reply13 Mar 2019, 11:20
Official
Dear Crishell

We have been informed that Alta responded to you via email.

Kind Regards,
Client relations

Best regards,