RE
Robert E

1 reviews | Active since Mar 2025

10 Mar 2025, 20:32

Inhumane customer service ever

Terrible service, I absolutely don't recommend this bank to anyone using or wanting to use a banking service. On the 24th of August 2023 I paid money from my standard bank account to my trading account an amount of R4100. Standard Bank then blocked my account without notice (they said they found it suspicious) and requested the trading platform to block my account on their platform as well. three days later I went to standard bank branch in Bayside mall for that matter, they unblocked my account but the trading platform did not unblock my account on their end as they requested that Standard bank has to notify them that the issue is resolved. I requested Standard Bank to notify the trading platform that the issue is resolved, they did not do that, I requested them to give me a written note saying the alleged ***** issue has been resolved. they did not do that. I have been to the branch in bayside mall where I met the manager several times, he sent emails to the ***** department several times no response, he called them several times no success. I personally sent the ***** department emails several times no response, all I received is auto response, I chatted via the App no help. it's been 17 months that my assets are held by the trading platform because standard bank decided to block and unblock my account as it pleases them and they can't give me a written statement saying the alleged ***** issue has been resolved. Honestly I am disgusted by this bank, a poor and inhumane service. worse bank ever.

0
Replies (6)
Standard Bank
Standard Bank's reply11 Mar 2025, 07:12
Official
Dear Robert

Thank you for bringing this issue to our attention. 

As Standard Bank, we are committed to providing you with the best possible service and will ensure that this issue is taken care of. 

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience or unwarranted frustration this has given you. 

Kindest regards
Standard Bank Hello Peter Team 
***
RE
Robert E's update11 Mar 2025, 14:16
Reviewer Update
I really don't understand how you sincerely apologize for any inconvenience or unwarranted frustration and you ensure the issue is been taken care of. all you have to do is send me a written note via email that all alleged ***** investigation on my account have been resolved and there is none going on right now after 17months up to now. it does not even take 10minutes to do that, and after 8 hours of your response nothing has been done.
This is totally unbelievable and pathetic.
RE
Robert E's update12 Mar 2025, 13:43
Reviewer Update
I don't understand, how is it that after 24 hours for matter that is receiving attention a simple email or just a response to my email can't be done. Other companies will respond to email within 10 minutes.
should I keep wasting my time or should I involve the ombudsman?
Because after 17 months for a simple matter I no longer know what to do.
Standard Bank
Standard Bank's reply12 Mar 2025, 13:45
Official
Good day Robert,

The matter is being treated as a priority and our team is ensuring that it is resolved timeously . 

We will revert with feedback as soon as possible . 

We appreciate your patience. 

Kindest regards 
Standard Bank Hello Peter Team 
***
RE
Robert E's update13 Mar 2025, 16:10
Reviewer Update
How is this matter been treated as priority when an email can not be sent within 24 hours, yet on the phone they can confirm that there is no ***** case investigation going on on my account.
your service is pathetic. you will hear from the ombudsman and my lawyer as well.
Standard Bank
Standard Bank's reply13 Mar 2025, 16:31
Official
Hello Robert,

This matter is receiving our attention.

Please be on the look out for further feedback.

Sorry for the inconvenience experienced.

Kindest regards, 
Standard Bank Hello Peter Team 
***