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Gerhard B

1 reviews | Active since Feb 2021

15 Jun 2022, 14:16

Poor service from Standard Bank and look out they remove your authorization

About 14 years ago, my mother made a fixed investment at Standard Bank and I as her son was the authorized person on the account from the beginning. For 12 years, I instructed Standard Bank to renew the investment. When the investment expired in June 2021 they let me know I no longer have signing power and I have to take her ID to branch which I did. They tell me that investing automatically renew that I was happy with. I then received a text message this week that my mother's investment was coming to an end again. In fact, they let me know at the call center and in the Paarl branch that I do not have authorization and that my mother has to go to the bank. She is in the old age home and turns 94 this year and can barely walk. I am currently very frustrating as I have more questions than answers. How is it possible that after 12 years someone in Standard Bank decides to remove me as authorized. If I can not get my mother to bank what then. This situation can not be acceptable. I have also been a signatory on her accounts at ABSA for over 14 years now and still am. How do you just remove someone's authorized powers, especially for those who care for the elderly.

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Standard Bank
Standard Bank's reply15 Jun 2022, 15:08
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Dear Gerhard Bester

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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Gerhard B's update15 Jun 2022, 15:30
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Thanks I wait for your call / feedback
Standard Bank
Standard Bank's reply15 Jun 2022, 15:46
Official
Most certainly Mr. Bester. 
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Gerhard B's update22 Jun 2022, 08:29
Reviewer Update
Good day . I want to thanks the lady and man who help me very professional to solve this problem. They are from Standard Bank Paarl Mall. They visit my mother in the old age home to sign the documents and correct the authorization. Thanks I appreciate
Standard Bank
Standard Bank's reply22 Jun 2022, 10:41
Official
Dear Gerhard Bester

Thank you for getting back to us, we are glad that we could assist in getting your matter resolved.  We will also forward the compliment to the Paarl branch. 

If you need any further assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. 

Kindest regards, 
Standard Bank Hello Peter Team
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