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David K

1 reviews | Active since Feb 2015

16 Aug 2023, 09:41

Closing account

In January 2023 I closed my prestige account, overdraft and RCA, it took nearly 2 hours, I was asked to transfer money from my credit card to this account to pay for fees outstanding. I left the Northgate branch with the understanding that this account was now closed. Imagine my surprise finding several e-mail statements in my junk folder, apparently I owe STDB over R1800 in account fees! A help desk operator says I need to go to a branch to sort this out. No sir, Sort this out yourselves. This is not the kind of service I have ever received from Standard Bank. for 30 years they have been helpful, accommodating and the branch service excellent.

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Standard Bank
Standard Bank's reply16 Aug 2023, 09:52
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 Dear David 

This is not the level of service we strive for. We understand your frustration and are here to help. We can assure you that your matter is now in the right hands.

Our team will be in touch.

Kindest regards,Standard Bank Hello Peter Team 
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Standard Bank
Standard Bank's reply16 Aug 2023, 15:22
Official
Hi David

Thank you for taking our call earlier on and for allowing us the opportunity to look into the matter.

We have escalated the matter requesting for the account to be closed. We will keep you updated and one account closure has been finalised we will let you know. 

Kindest regards,Standard Bank Hello Peter Team 
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David K's update16 Aug 2023, 16:09
Reviewer Update
Thank you for your efforts. I have received your closure doc.
DK
David K's update16 Aug 2023, 16:17
Reviewer Update
Account closed. Issue resolved the same day. 5 star service. Please make closing an account easier for others, an internet banking option would be a start.
Standard Bank
Standard Bank's reply16 Aug 2023, 16:21
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Hello David

Excellent customer service is our priority, and we are happy that we met that mark! 

We will ensure that we alert our Help Desk service to look into account closure processes. 

We look forward to serving you again soon!

Kind Regards
Standard Bank Hello Peter Team 
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