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Marlon N

1 reviews | Active since Aug 2020

04 Apr 2022, 07:32

A so called payment holiday...

I have been a customer of Standard Bank since the mid 2000's as my primary bank account is with you. Up to this point I have never had an issue and most recently moved my car finance to Standard Bank. In January 2022, I arranged a payment holiday on my personal lending account due to personal reasons which was discussed with the debt relief centre and on 11 January 2022 my request was accepted and I received confirmation from Samantha Sirkhot and Elizabeth Kwapeng was instructed to commence debit orders again in April 2022. Since about mid February I have been harrassed by the persobal lending collections team calling from ***, I receive about 7-10 calls a day. Initially I did engage and discussed everything with the agent who advised that the error was on the system and she would correct it and leave a not to stop calling me. The calls continued and I answered a few after this but since have been rejecting because this is no error of mine. This morning I received a communication HBR Inc indicating that Standard Bank has handed me over for a payment holiday which they have approved. The service and treatment I have received has been appalling and he handing over is just the cherry on top. My current account will be moved to another bank and I will put arrangement in place to move all my other accounts I have with you to other institutions. Your incompetency in this matter is shocking and I would rather let another institution handle my financial matters.

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Standard Bank
Standard Bank's reply12 Apr 2022, 11:02
Official
Good day Marlon

I trust that you are well.

We sincerely apologise for this banking experience. We have escalated this matter to our Legal Team and we will provide you with an update soon.

Kind regards
Standard Bank Help Centre 
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Standard Bank
Standard Bank's reply13 Apr 2022, 12:54
Official
Good day Marlon

I trust that you are well.

Our Legal Team have confirmed that the account has been recalled and the payment arrangement loaded. You should not receive any calls going forward. Your reference number for this interaction is ***. 

Have a blessed Easter weekend.

Kind regards
Standard Bank Help Centre 
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