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Sophia A

1 reviews | Active since Feb 2013

21 May 2018, 08:52

Applying for an overdraft facility becoming more of a nightmare

I app**** for an online overdraft Facility on the 16 May 2018 but later got a call as the online apps are not working and had to do the application telephonically. This took 20 minutes but I needed it to get done, I was told that I was approved, given the amount, read the terms and conditions and all is in order. I was also advised I would hear within 24 to 48 hours. I started querying on the 18 May 2018 to find out feedback only to be told that there is no feedback and the lady will get the person that helped me to call me. After few hours I get another sales consultant call me to say there is no app of mine on the system and I need to do the app again. I ask her over and over how is this possible, she has no clue and we go ahead to do the app again, another 25 minutes later she apologizes and says Oh now she can see my app and she does not understand whats going on, she will email the person that helped me and she also gave me his email address. After about 4 emails to him, he responds and says he cannot release the funds as another branch consultant opened the app and now they need to release the funds and he is awaiting feedback. I emailed again on 19 May 2018, no response. I called in on the 20 May 2018 to find out if there has been any progress, the lady lets me know that nobody can assist but the person who did my app. This morning the 21 May 2018 I get another sales consultant call me to do an application for an overdraft facility. Something so simple has turned out to be a nightmare, its like there is no communication in place with Standard Bank. I explain everything to now this third person, he says he does not know whats going on. I emailed the person who assisted me in the beginning for feedback or help with info for someone who can help me, no response. Service is really turning out to be pathetic and nobody apologies nor does anyone take responsibility for whats going on. I am hoping that my review on here will get somebody attention to help sort this, Service is key and the service I am getting is not worthy of me being a Standard Bank customer.

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Standard Bank
Standard Bank's reply21 May 2018, 09:32
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Thank you for posting your comment.

We assure you that as an organization we are committed to providing the best possible service and assure you that this will be addressed as a matter of urgency.

We apologize for the inconvenience and undue frustration, this has caused.

We greatly appreciate your continued support

Kind regards

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Sophia A's update21 May 2018, 12:59
Reviewer Update
Its all very well saying you will provide the best possible service, it is now almost 1pm and I am still awaiting for some sort of feedback or for this to be sorted.
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Sophia A's update22 May 2018, 11:28
Reviewer Update
Still waiting on feedback, response or my overdraft facility getting sorted. Nobody has contacted me to advise whats going on. I have sent emails to the consultant who did my application but he is ignoring all my emails. I have contacted Standard Bank and they say they cannot assist at all, seems like everyone is clueless.
Standard Bank
Standard Bank's reply23 May 2018, 09:00
Official

Thank you for bringing your concerns to our attention.

Your concerns have been escalated to our management team.

We appreciate your support and loyalty.

Kind regards

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