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Karin H

1 reviews | Active since May 2021

14 May 2021, 11:14

Incompetence of Standard Bank

I am of the middle income parents who had to apply for a student loan for my child to attend university. It took me 4 hours on 2 days of sitting in standard bank to be attended to. The consultant then promised to send me forms to sign etc. but he never did. I then spent another 2 hours and had to deal with a second consultant. This consultant finally sorted out the student loan. We needed money released for books. I sent the consultant 2 e-mails requesting appointments. She never rep****. I have subsequently sent another e-mail she did not reply. I asked my personal banker via an e-mail. She never rep**** either. I have spend time listening to the blasted recording they play when you are holding. We then went into the bank. We were there before 2pm and only attended to at 4pm. When we finally got to see a consultant we were told that they would not be able to assist us as they could only do transfers up until 3:30 pm and to please come again the next day. In total I have spent in excess of 6 hours trying to firstly set up a student loan and secondly to have essential items like books, fees etc paid for. This means a days work. Please can standard bank let me know who I need to send my bill to so that the business time that I can recoup the loss of income during these hours.

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Karin H's update14 May 2021, 11:18
Reviewer Update
Furthermore, the complaints department e-mail on the standard bank website does not work. When you do find a review section online after searching the website. It does not accept your e-mail. Asking to speak to line manager - means you have to answer 1001 personal questions and then they put you on hold. You wait so long for the line manager to finally answer that you get disconnected.
Standard Bank
Standard Bank's reply15 May 2021, 00:57
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Hello Karin
  
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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