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Christelle L

1 reviews | Active since May 2025

09 May 2025, 15:58

Standard Bank

I opened a new Standard Bank Account a month ago. This morning I did a Instant money to my husband in order for him to take our son to the doctor, as he is very sick. After a few failed attempts to withdraw the money my husband went to a Standard Bank Brach, who advices him that the transaction was suspended as it was suspected *****. They advised that I contact Standard Bank. The first consultant I talked to laughed and said that this was the first time ever that she heard of suspected ***** on Instant Money. She transferred me to the ***** department and they insisted after I gave them all my details that I open the app. I did not have my phone with me as I forgot it in the car this morning. Nevertheless my husband could not withdraw the funds and my son missed his doctors appointment, which is a big problem for me as my son is competing in the Gauteng Boxing Championships next week and now his recovery time has been shortened due the action taken by Standard Bank. In my opinion Standard Bank had no right to decide that this was a ***** transaction as I have limits set on my account. Why did they then not contact me immediately when the transaction was done. I will hold Standard Bank liable if anything happens to my son tonight and I will also be in contact with the Ombudsman, I am so disappointed I don't have any words to express my feelings. Feels that I made a mistake of opening a Standard Bank Account

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Standard Bank
Standard Bank's reply09 May 2025, 16:11
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Dear Christelle L,

We are truly saddened to hear about your experience.
 
We understand how frustrating this must be for you, and we take these matters very seriously. 

Please be assured that we will address your query with the utmost urgency. We will be taking a closer look into the issue and will get back to you shortly.

Kindest regards,
Standard Bank Hello Peter Team
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Standard Bank
Standard Bank's reply12 May 2025, 19:59
Official
Dear Christelle L,


We sincerely appreciate the opportunity to engage with you directly and to better understand the matters you’ve raised.


Should you require any further assistance or wish to discuss anything in more detail, please do not hesitate to contact us.

We remain at your service.

Kindest regards,
Standard Bank Hello Peter Team
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