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Brian B

1 reviews | Active since Jul 2017

17 Jun 2023, 09:04

Disgust in Enterprise Direct Team

Dear Lebogang Nthodi (Enterprise Direct Team Manager) and Lagini Govender (Enterprise Direct Head), I am writing this email to express my profound disappointment and frustration regarding the abysmal level of customer service I have experienced from your Enterprise Direct Team. The inefficiency, unresponsiveness, and disregard for customer needs that I have encountered throughout my attempts to open a new business account have been utterly unacceptable. To provide you with some context, I initially contacted my Transactional Banker on Tuesday morning seeking guidance on the quickest way to open a new business account. She assured me that a banker from the Enterprise Direct Team would promptly get in touch with me. However, it has been an arduous journey since then, and my expectations of efficient service have been thoroughly shattered. On Tuesday afternoon, I promptly sent my company registration documents, as requested via email. I also provided a power of attorney, granting me full rights to open the account, even though this was not requested. As the days progressed, the communication from your team became increasingly sporadic and frustratingly slow. It wasn't until Wednesday afternoon that I received another email, this time requesting the telephone numbers of the other two directors. Eager to move things forward, I promptly provided the requested information. Unfortunately, that was the last I heard from your team. In desperation, I called your office again on Thursday morning and clearly expressed the urgency of my situation, stating that I needed to speak to someone by 13:00. To my dismay, the banker who answered the call displayed a shocking lack of concern, nonchalantly informing me that only Kabelo could assist me and that he would call me back by 11:00. It is worth noting that I received a missed call at 15:38, well past the deadline I had specified, as I had explicitly stated that I would not be available after 13:00. This series of events not only demonstrates a complete lack of respect for my time and needs as a customer, but it also highlights a severe breakdown in the communication and coordination within your team. It is deeply disheartening to witness such disregard for basic customer service principles, particularly when dealing with something as crucial as setting up a business account.

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Standard Bank
Standard Bank's reply17 Jun 2023, 09:17
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Dear Brian 

Thank you for alerting us to this. 

We would like to make sure your matter is resolved as a priority. 

We have reached out to the relevant team so that we can ensure a speedy resolution. 

Please be on the look out for feedback from our team. 

Kindest regards
Standard Bank Hello Peter Team 
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Standard Bank
Standard Bank's reply19 Jun 2023, 17:05
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Dear Brian 

We would like to thank you for giving us the opportunity to resolve your matter. 

We are glad we could assist. If you feel moved to do so, please update your rating in line with the service you received. 

If you need any further assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. 

Kindest regards
Standard Bank Hello Peter Team 
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