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Beverley G

1 reviews | Active since May 2022

16 May 2025, 23:32

Poor service from Claims ( Standard Bank)

I have a standard bank funeral policy for my parents. My dad passed away on the 07 May 2025. I got all the necessary documents to submit for the claim in-time for his burial. Claim pays out in 48 hours, that’s what it says. I submitted the documents on the 13 May 2025, did follow ups , phoned,hanging on for more then 60 mins. On the 15 I phoned they told me they waiting for feedback from the hospital, claim will be paid out soon, today 16 May 2025, they still waiting for the hospital, and if they get feedback before 5 then my claim will still be paid out today 16 May. How do u have a policy but u have to go borrow money to bury your dad. What happened to 48 hours, when the consultant told me that all yr documents submitted is in order, only to be told by another,they waiting on feedback This is really bad service from funeral claim department. It’s enough that you have to spend more than 60 mins on the line, then the line get cut, j phone again,hang on for 20 more mins only to be told ther waiting on feedback. When I phone the 1st time to enquire if my documents was received, I never received a call from them, I was the ones making the calls. Imagine the people out there that doesn’t always have money for airtime to follow up in their claims This is extremely poor service. Funeral is tmr 17 May and I have to received a cent from them

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Replies (4)
Standard Bank
Standard Bank's reply17 May 2025, 07:50
Official
Dear Beverley, 

Thank you for contacting us for assistance. 

We try very hard to make every customer’s experience enjoyable, and we really regret not being able to meet your expectations this time. 

We will do our best to resolve this issue as soon as possible and find a solution that works for you. 

Our team will contact you to assist you. 

Kindest regards, 
Standard Bank Hello Peter Team 
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Beverley G's update19 May 2025, 04:50
Reviewer Update
Your policy states claims paid out with in 48 hours.
Please maintain this.
And your telephone assistance is really pathetic how do you hold on for more the 20 mins at a time before you are being assisted.
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Beverley G's update19 May 2025, 10:19
Reviewer Update
Good morning
It’s not necessary to call again,
Thank you for your attempt, it is appreciated and noted. Thank you.
Standard Bank
Standard Bank's reply19 May 2025, 10:25
Official
Hello Beverley,

Thank you for your response. 

We have noted that the matter has been resolved as per our escalation this past Saturday. 

Should you require further assistance from us we are more than happy to asisst. 

Have a wonderful day further. 

Kindest regards, 
Standard Bank Hello Peter Team 
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