KW
Kelsey W

1 reviews | Active since Jan 2021

15 Mar 2022, 13:59

A traumatised client

I first joined Standard Bank officially in January 2022. My experience with them has been horrible. The first card they gave me did not work at first and I went to one of their branches twice to get the problem solved. Fast foward to 28 February 2022, I get paid and make a few transactions. On the 1st of March 2022 I went to picknpay and at the till they tell me that my card has been reported lost or ******. I go to the branch with my card that is said to be ******. The consultant tells me that he will issue me with another card and cuts the cheque card that is with me into pieces. Days later, still no card, I cant access my funds. I return to Standard Bank and they told me that I was never at Standard Bank on the 1st of March 2022 and no consultant ordered a new card for me. A ghost cut my cheque card and made me sign for a debit card. At that point I still dont understand why I cant access my funds on the app and neither did they. They call the ***** department and they say the reason my card was blocked was because the same company who has paid my salary twice already into Standard Bank account gave me R503 (which was actually a reimbur*****t because the company owed me). I am so broke that Standard Bank thinks R503 into my account is ********** and suspicious. They promised to unblock my card within 24 hours which they did not. I went home disappointed and broke. I called them again and they said they sent an email to whoever and they said they will call me and the company in which they did not. I called them a few days later, and to my surprise only now they tell me that they need a police affidavit to prove that my broke bum received R503 because my company was paying me my dues. Such a run around!! I just really want access to the little money in my account so I can leave that bank in peace. Clearly Standard Bank wants me hungry and destitute. It is already hard that I am living hand to mouth, to be abused by standard bank was the last thing I needed. Banking shouldn't be this hard.

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Replies (5)
Standard Bank
Standard Bank's reply18 Mar 2022, 15:53
Official
Hi Kelsey

Thank you for bringing your concerns to our attention. 

Your concerns have been escalated to our management team. 

We appreciate your support and loyalty.  

Standard Bank Help Centre
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Best regards,

KW
Kelsey W's update08 Apr 2022, 15:32
Reviewer Update
39 days in. Still no assistance. My account is still blocked. Their email :transactional ***** doesn’t not work and The consultants at the ***** department don’t assist and drop the call. Standard bank is useless and I want to sue them for emotional damage. I’m left destitute because of them
Standard Bank
Standard Bank's reply26 Apr 2022, 13:45
Official
Dear Kelsey, we are sorry to hear that this has been your experience. It's certainly not the level of service we strive for. 
We would like to make sure that you were contacted and this matter has been resolved to your satisfaction. If not, please let us know so that we can make sure the right person gets in touch. 
Kindest regards, Standard Bank Social Media Team

Best regards,

KW
Kelsey W's update26 Apr 2022, 17:07
Reviewer Update
You guys never contacted me. The damage is done. After relentless attempts, and now having to find other means of being assisted, I have decided to leave you guys. You can close that cheque account.

Standard Bank
Standard Bank's reply28 Apr 2022, 14:08
Official
Hi Kelsey

We apologise for the delay getting back to you.

Please note that we can the block was removed and our ***** team advised you.

Thank you for being a loyal customer. 

Standard Bank Help Centre
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Best regards,