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12 Dec 2024, 07:54

Poor Customer Service

I was at the Emal Mall, in Witbank Emalahleni, Standard Bank branch, on 10 December 2024. I learnt that my daughter's account which I opened for her when she was young has been frozen, hence the reason I could not retrieve the funds which I have deposited into it in Nivember 2024. I was told the account has been frozen in September 2024. My question is why was the function of depositing money into the PureSave account not frozen. I was not informed in writing, telephonically nor by email before the account was frozen. The lady banker tried to help until she called the CustomerCate line. As I was in a rush I had to return the next day with a copy of my daughters birth certificate. To my dismay I was told my daughter must go to the nearest Standard Bank with her ID and another bank's bank statement with proof of address showing. I spent R80 travelling by taxi in two days to go back and forth only to returned home without my money. I am requesting a resolution as I need the funds to be taken out of the frozen account. My daughter is not in Witbank at the moment and she cannot go to the bank as well. I cannot transfer or buy anything as the money is locked into the PureSave account. I cannot do transactions on the Standard Bank App on the PureSave account anymore. Your prompt response will be appreciated in terms of how I can get my money back. I have been a customer of Standard Bank all my life. Never have I experienced such delays and unexplained behaviour before.I have no access to my money, it is extremely frustrating. I am so disappointed.

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Standard Bank
Standard Bank's reply12 Dec 2024, 08:00
Official
Good day

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*** 
Standard Bank
Standard Bank's reply17 Dec 2024, 16:22
Official
 Good day 

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 ***