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Andrew W

1 reviews | Active since Nov 2009

15 Jun 2022, 06:54

Shocking service

I visited Frere square branch on 10 May 2022 to close an account and get the balance transfered to an estate account. Both accounts at Std Bank. I sat in the queue for over 3 hours as they dont take appointments and seem to have more staff worrying about the order that the customers are sitting in than consultants. Anyway eventually i handed in all the documentation and was told that it would be passed on to the deceased estates department. On 16 May i received an email asking for the documentation which despite having already been supp**** i again supp****. On 25 May i received confirmation that the documentation had been received. On 1 June i followed up and on 7 June i was advised that the death certificate stamp was too light. I immediately sent the death certificate with an email setting out my frustrations. On 8 June i phoned and explained my frustration in this matter as well as the fact that i have been unable to pay municipal accounts and the properties that the deceased owned are now in darkness due to non payment of these accounts. I was promised that the matter would be escalated, but have not heard another word. This is unacceptable. The deceased matter number ID is ***2

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Replies (8)
Standard Bank
Standard Bank's reply15 Jun 2022, 07:45
Official
Hi Andrew

Thank you for alerting us to this. We have escalated the matter to the relevant team so that we can ensure a speedy resolution. 

Please be on the look out for a call from our team. 

Kindest regards, Standard Bank Hello Peter Team *** 

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Andrew W's update15 Jun 2022, 12:26
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I wonder how many times it will be escalated before something happens. Each time I phone I’m promised that the matter has been escalated. Nearly 5 hours since the bank responded but nothing
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Standard Bank's reply15 Jun 2022, 14:02
Official
Hi Andrew

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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Andrew W's update17 Jun 2022, 11:03
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And still nothing
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Standard Bank's reply17 Jun 2022, 15:10
Official
Good day Andrew

At the outset we would like to sincerely apologize for the delay in responding to your concerns.

We have escalated this matter to our Estates Leadership team.

We will be in touch with further feedback.

Kind regards

Standard Bank Hello Peter Team 
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Andrew W's update20 Jun 2022, 16:12
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Obviously the Estate Leadership team are on holiday, while our tenants refuse to pay rent because they have no electricity. Very poor show
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Andrew W's update21 Jun 2022, 09:52
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Please, I’m really desperate here and I get no response from Standard Bank
Standard Bank
Standard Bank's reply22 Jun 2022, 08:11
Official
Hi Andrew

We apologise for the delay getting back to you. The matter has been escalated to our Deceased Estates we will get back.

We appreciate your support and loyalty.  

Standard Bank Help Centre
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