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Ms M

1 reviews | Active since Feb 2019

21 Jul 2020, 19:05

Consultants not able to open a deceased estate late account

Good day, On saturday the 18th of July 2020 I went to Standard Bank Wonderpark Mall with the intention of opening a deceased estate account. I have been standing in the queue from 08:48 and only got inside the bank at 11:27; There was a queue inside as well but because I needed help, I was patient hoping to get assistance. I only got to see a consultant at 12:11 whom told me that they cannot open a deceased estate account as there are specialized consultants who will be able to assist in opening the account. She requested for my details and said she will share same with the specialiszed consultant whom will give me a call to set up an appointment.

All i need is for the bank to assist me in opening the account, on saturday i waited 3h11minutes hoping to get assistance but didnt get any. Today alone i've been trying to phone the branch but their phone rang unanswered throughout the day.

I am still trying to come to terms with my fathers passing and the horrible experience from the bank just add salt to the wound.

It is really frustrating having to spend almost half of the day trying to get things done to no success. It is really disappointing for the bank not to have a consultant on duty to assist with such requests.

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Replies (3)
Standard Bank
Standard Bank's reply22 Jul 2020, 07:00
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Dear Maphefo,
 
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 

Complaint Resolution Centre
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Ms M's update22 Jul 2020, 17:00
Reviewer Update
Am so disappointed with the manner in which standard bank is handling this matter, I was expecting to get at least a courtesy call from the bank advising of the way forward with regards to my complaint but a day has went by without the bank touching base with me. Given that my late father used to bank with std bank I felt it would make sense that I open the said account with std bank for easy management but seems like I was lying to myself.

The bank has really left a bitter taste in my mouth, clearly they do not have their customers or potential customers best interest at heart. This is so pathetic, the emotional roller coaster that I am going through because of this experience is unavoidable.

I really thought that the bank would do better but was wrong.
Standard Bank
Standard Bank's reply28 Jul 2020, 16:10
Official
Dear Maphefo

Thank you for your comments.

Please note contact has been made with you, therefore the matter is closed.

Kind regards 

Complaint Resolution Centre
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