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BjAArn Peter Burdon Wessel

1 reviews | Active since Dec 2012

21 Jul 2023, 23:55

Faulty ATM, bad service.

I went to a a Standard Bank ATM in Benmore Shopping Centre because they support Union Pay, so I could withdraw money with my Chinese bank card. I have done this several times before, over several years. This time, however, the ATM failed to eject my cash withdrawal and attempted to reverse the transaction. Over 2 weeks later, the transaction has failed to reverse and my money has still not been returned to my Chinese bank. I have contacted Standard Bank about this, and even visited their Sandton branch. They have attempted to wipe their hands clean of the matter by claiming that I should contact my bank in China. Of course I have done so, and they tell me that I should contact Standard Bank. Standard Bank's ATM escalations people refuse to provide even a reference number since I am not a Standard Bank client. The problem happened because of their ATM! Where is my money Standard Bank?!? On the same day, another person had problems with the same ATMs, at the same time. This is clearly Standard Bank's fault for allowing their faulty ATMs to continue operating. I feel that Standard Bank should take responsibility for their misdeeds and return my funds immediately. It is not my fault that this happened - it is Standard Bank's fault.

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BjAArn Peter Burdon Wessel's update22 Jul 2023, 00:03
Reviewer Update
Just waiting for the usual "We take all complaints very seriously and have escalated blah blah blah...".

No, Standard Bank!! I expect real action and accountability from those who have failed to act on the existing ATM escalations. I will post subsequent reviews and continue down this path until I have my money!!
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Standard Bank's reply22 Jul 2023, 08:04
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Hi Bjorn

Thank you for alerting us to this. We have escalated the matter to the relevant team so that we can ensure a speedy resolution. 

Please be on the look out for a call from our team. 

Kindest regards, Standard Bank Hello Peter Team ***