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Bandile Q

1 reviews | Active since Sept 2023

26 Apr 2025, 21:50

Persistent ***** on my Standard Bank Account

Standard Bank initially offered preferential rates for my home loan and that was the only reason I changed banks. It’s been an ongoing unpleasant experience from. I have had displeasure dealing with their insurance division such that the insurance was canceled because they would debit earlier than the dates I had requested. This all started on the 27th of July 2024 when I reported a ***** case. I had 5 transactions of the same amount in December 2024 whilst my card was in my wallet in my bag and I was home getting ready. I never received an update on what the outcome was. It’s now the 26th of April 2025 and again I have had 2 transactions in a space of 3 minutes debit my account. This time around it’s not deemed as ***** because the merchant has my details. I have used this merchant with my other banking institutions and this has never happened. I have had a terrible experience at Northgate whilst collecting my business card. It’s also such a pain that in order to escalate to the Ombudsman one has to wait to see what the outcome would be for this instance. Standard Bank just does not care.

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Standard Bank
Standard Bank's reply27 Apr 2025, 09:18
Official
Dear Bandile

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 
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Bandile Q's update27 Apr 2025, 17:09
Reviewer Update
I have received a call and I have been updated on the status of my most recent issue first and they will further investigate their earlier issues.
Standard Bank
Standard Bank's reply28 Apr 2025, 08:30
Official
Dear Bandile

Thank you for the feedback.

Our team will be in touch with further feedback.

Have a great day further.

Kindest regards
Standard Bank Hello Peter Team 
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Bandile Q's update29 Apr 2025, 19:11
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I am extremely disappointed and distressed by the handling of my recent banking issues. It was my personal account card that was compromised and has been replaced, but my business banking card, which I attempted to use as an alternative during this disruption, was reported hot and now also needs replacement.What baffles me is how this business account is being tied to the current incident when it was not the account originally affected. This has not been communicated and had I not thought on my feet I would have been completely stranded, To make matters worse, I am currently responsible for transporting and caring for a seriously ill family member who has critical clinic appointments. If I had not thought on my feet after refuelling I would have been left to find a way to pay that bill in some way or another. I need the following resolved immediately:
  1. Issuance of a replacement card for my business account without further delay or misdirection.
  2. A full explanation of why my business profile has been affected in this situation.
This situation is unacceptable and shows a lack of consideration for urgent personal circumstances. I request an urgent response and immediate resolution.
Standard Bank
Standard Bank's reply30 Apr 2025, 07:02
Official
Good day Bandile,

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 
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