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Adrian J

1 reviews | Active since Jul 2012

24 Aug 2017, 13:47

Credit Customer Assist - Advance Account

In 2013 we struggled financially and approached Std bank for assistance and they advised about Credit Customer Assist. We sent all the paperwork and settlement letters as everything was approved. Our payment period for this account is 9 years of which I am still paying and never skipped a payment. We were told that this will not affect my credit rating and that in future If things get better that it will not stop me from applying for credit or anything. 4 Years later and I my salary has increased by over 50%, financially I am in a better position. My family grew and I need to extend on my property. Due to this account I cannot apply for 2nd bond, no re-advance or even access bond. Std Bnk does not even consider my application nothing. For anyone thinking of opening such and account please be very careful. They sell u lies!

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Standard Bank
Standard Bank's reply25 Aug 2017, 16:12
Official

Dear Adrian

Thank you for posting the message and allowing us the opportunity to investigate the matter.

We will be in contact with you as soon as possible.

Complaint Resolution Centre

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AJ
Adrian J's update12 Sept 2017, 08:32
Reviewer Update
It's been a couple of weeks now, only automated responses from Standard Bank. I have received no statements since inception of this account. Went to the bank on Saturday to upgrade my cheque account and they refused me without even doing an application. Waited almost an hour for assistance only to be immediately told, "sorry we can't help because you have an advance account". I also requested a statement for this account and they refused me that also. Pathetic bank that is keeping my life on hold, you what your name says, STANDARD. Actually below standard!