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Zama K

1 reviews | Active since Mar 2021

17 Mar 2021, 13:36

Disappointed in the VAF department of Standard bank

I'm extremely disappointed in Standard Bank. They don't respond to emails. I've been highly affected by the global pandemic, I am in the hotel industry and we have been temporary laid off and salaries are cut drastically to 20% of the salary. I'm unable to pay VAF due to this matter. This year I reapp**** for a payment holiday, in advance to their 10 working day waiting period for assessment. A day or 2 before the debit order I get an sms and email that states that I have missing documents. The lady that I originally spoke to did not mention documentation only because I was requesting for a payment holiday extention.

After i received the sms and email, I called to enquire about the documents they don't have. They said I had to reapply. Because I didn't want to get anyone in trouble for negligence in informing me when I first requested for the extension of the holiday, I forwarded everything that was required. I have repeatedly been emailing them but I don't get any response. When I do call, they is always a long waiting period until I speak to an agent. I have sent multiple emails to the customer support and as well to the team leader - who I choose not to state his name on this platform- but I get no response. I am currently struggling with my mental health, because of how I am unable to keep up with my vehicle loan and other area where I need to financially support. I've sunk into depression. All I need is assistance and empathy from Standard Bank. I want to pay my Vehicle loan, but how I am suppose to when we keep getting temporary laid off for months? I'm also a single parent trying my best with my child. I don't want to have debts, both the business and I did not ask for this pandemic. But please try meet us half way. I just would like to know what is happening with the payment holiday process.

I wouldn't have bought a car if I knew this Global pandemic would cause me so much grief.

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Standard Bank
Standard Bank's reply18 Mar 2021, 04:37
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 Hello Zama,
  
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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