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Mildred M

1 reviews | Active since Jan 2023

27 Jan 2023, 11:18

Poor payout service

On the 28/12/2022 I put in my claim to get my retirement annuity paid out by Sanlam, the payout was dated for the 20/01/2023. I called the call center on the 17/01/2023 and they confirmed that I will receive my money on 20/01/2023, but then I received an email on 19/01/2023 saying that Sanlam was experiencing technical problems and my money will only be paid out on 31/01/2023.

I opted to go to the Sanlam Houghton office on the 27/01/2023 as I felt that the technical problems was just an excuse to delay my payment , I spoke to Phumzile at the Sanlam office, she phoned the Sanlam office in Cape town and spoke to Hoosain Effendi, he transferred us to Nicky Gorden and Nicky gave us the number for the manager at the payout department, Lana Jacobs, I tried calling her numerous times but i did not get any response. This experience has shown me that Sanlam operates in an ********* manner, I could not get a straight answer about when my money will be paid out and the employees kept transferring me from 1 department to another.

I have seen many complaints about payments been delayed on hello peter and I have requested a breakdown letter showing me the payout calculation which I have requested numerous times, to date I did not receive this information.

Please ensure that my money will be paid out on the 31/01/2023 as promised or else I will be forced to take it further and put this on social media.

I WANT WHAT IS DUE TO ME!!!!

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Replies (7)
Sanlam
Sanlam's reply27 Jan 2023, 12:42
Official
Good day Mildred

We apologise for your negative service expeirence.  Your complaint has been escalated to the relevant team to assist you.

Regards
Sanlam Client Care

Best regards,

MM
Mildred M's update30 Jan 2023, 10:50
Reviewer Update
I received another email informing me that my money will be delayed again. Payment date is moved to the 10/02/2023. Your service is pathetic. Your staff has agreed with me and informed me that this is an ongoing problem with other clients. This proves that you act in an unprincipled manner when you need to make payment. I have no option but to take this further and contact my lawyers/Ombudsman and social media.
Sanlam
Sanlam's reply30 Jan 2023, 12:47
Official
Good day Mildred

We have received confirmation that you have been contacted by our complaints specialist.  He will keep you informed regarding the progress of your claim.  It has also been explained to you the reason for the delay.

Regards
Sanlam Client Care

Best regards,

MM
Mildred M's update30 Jan 2023, 13:23
Reviewer Update
Sanlam, Your consultant didn't explain the reason for the delay. He was also trying to figure out the reason. He told me that he will call me by close of business today. The first email was sent a day before PAYMENT IS DUE, saying you are experiencing TECHNICAL PROBLEMS and today i received an email saying you will pay on the 10/02/2023 because you need ADDITIONAL INFORMATION!!!! This is just your method of not paying. What will be your next reason? I don't believe your NONSENSE!!!!! Please ensure my payment will be paid out tomorrow. You had enough time to resolve your problem.
Sanlam
Sanlam's reply31 Jan 2023, 15:47
Official
Good day Mildred

We have been informed that you are being provided with feedback.;

Regards
Sanlam Client Care 

Best regards,

MM
Mildred M's update08 Feb 2023, 13:40
Reviewer Update
I finally received my money from Sanlam after many calls and unnecessary admin. I want to thank Gary Turner who was the only employee who took the time to listen and understand my situation. He does not belong in such an ********* company. I will not recommend Sanlam to anyone. I hope Sanlam rewards the few good employees like Gary Turner. Thank you, GARY TURNER.
Sanlam
Sanlam's reply08 Feb 2023, 14:50
Official
Good afternoon Mildred

Thank you for the feedback.

We will relay your message to Gary as well.

Regards
Sanlam Client Care

Best regards,