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Dylan O

1 reviews | Active since Oct 2009

06 Oct 2023, 13:10

Poor Customer Service Standard Bank Homeloans

I am writing to express my extreme dissatisfaction with the service I recently received from one of your representatives, Tshepho, in the Home Loans department. My experience has left me frustrated and disappointed with Standard Bank, a bank I have been a loyal customer of for many years.

The purpose of my contact with Standard Bank was to request proof of my partner's and my joint home loan on my previous home loan account, which was closed a few years ago. This proof is essential for our emigration purposes, and I believed that Standard Bank, being a trusted institution, would be able to assist me in this matter.

From the very beginning of the call, Tshepho was unhelpful and provided constant excuses that hindered any progress in resolving my request. He claimed that he could not access my old home loan account, even though I provided him with the relevant bond address and all other necessary details. Furthermore, Tshepho failed to locate the correct account number, which only added to my frustration. Instead of taking the necessary steps to resolve the issue, he continued to make excuses, which was both unprofessional and unacceptable.

What was even more disappointing was that, despite my request, Tshepho abruptly terminated the call, leaving me without a resolution to my problem. I had explicitly asked him to escalate the matter to a team leader or supervisor and requested a callback, but my pleas were disregarded.

This level of service is nothing short of shocking and falls far below the standards that I have come to expect from Standard Bank. As a loyal customer for many years, I have never experienced such negligence and indifference towards a customer's needs and concerns.

I kindly request that someone from Standard Bank's management team contact me as a matter of urgency to address this issue and provide the necessary assistance in obtaining the proof of our joint home loan. I trust that my complaint will be taken seriously, and appropriate action will be taken to rectify this situation promptly.

I eagerly await your response and hope that my faith in Standard Bank can be restored through a swift resolution of this matter.

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Standard Bank
Standard Bank's reply06 Oct 2023, 13:17
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Hi Dylan

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 
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Standard Bank
Standard Bank's reply10 Oct 2023, 11:18
Official
Hi Dylan

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
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