LL
Lelah L

1 reviews | Active since Dec 2020

06 Jun 2023, 11:23

Poor communication and service

I recently like most South Africans had to go the route of consolidation of debt , not a great experience but we do our best , I have been a client of Standard Bank and last week Friday attempting to use my account I had no access to funds , on Saturday I was told I would have to wait for Monday to go into a bank as they could not assist me the department who blocks your account doesn't work weekends , on Monday yesterday I ran around like a crazy person trying to get this situation sorted ..My banker Lonwabo assisted me in getting a new account opened but up until today which is Tues I still have no access to my funds , at no point during the debt review process was I advised by the bank to open a new account I was not contacted at all, imagine my shock to just have everything blocked , had I been advised I would of made provisions before they blocked it to remove the funds still in my account , it is now day 4 with no funds ..I cannot purchase any essentials or groceries etc , I was sick at home when trying to purchase groceries online for delivery when I realised there was something amiss , I am literally at my wit's end what to do now as I still have things to pay this month , it is literally moving MY money from my prestige account to a new account opened withing standard bank

0
Replies (4)
Standard Bank
Standard Bank's reply06 Jun 2023, 11:55
Official
Dear Lelah 

This is not the level of service we strive for. 

We understand your frustration and are here to help. 

We can assure you that your matter is now in the right hands. 

Our team will be in touch. 

Kindest regards
Standard Bank Hello Peter Team 
***
LL
Lelah L's update06 Jun 2023, 15:29
Reviewer Update
This was escalated this morning , it is now 3:30pm I have made 4 phone calls to speak to someone to assist me , finally on my 5th attempt I get through to the right department which is collections and I promptly got cut off , they opened my profile they have all my contact details but have not called me back when they dropped the call? How is this acceptable
Standard Bank
Standard Bank's reply06 Jun 2023, 15:42
Official
Good Day Lelah

Rest assured our team is working around the clock to ensure that your query gets resolved.

The team will be in contact with you.

Kind Regards 
Standard Bank Hello Peter Team
***
Standard Bank
Standard Bank's reply19 Jun 2023, 14:52
Official
Dear Lelah 

Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to turn your experience with us into a positive one. 

Our team has assured us that the matter is resolved to your satisfaction, we are so glad we could assist. 

Should you need any further assistance, we’re always here to help. 

Kindest regards
Standard Bank Hello Peter Team 
***