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Bonolo L

1 reviews | Active since Sept 2015

18 Nov 2020, 12:33

STANDARD BANK ARE ******* AND CONNIVING

It is really discouraging to solve problems everyday of our life's, this is shortening our life span and emotionally draining. How can a gigantic entity like Standard bank be so cruel and inconsiderate. I previously requested a payment holiday due to the negative impact the COVID pandemic had on my finances. I was so happy it was granted for my credit card and for the personal loan it was declined, but at least I had a breather for a couple of months. Last month I received a miniature lump sum and decided to settle my personal loan which was more than a R160 000. With the intention of paying my credit card on a monthly basis as initially agreed and also double the payments to fast track the term. Yesterday I nearly collapsed when I saw a deduction of R20 000 from my account. This has caused havoc in my life and dismantled my financial integrity. I don't have the alternative means to move forward given that the money had other commitments. When I contacted the bank they told me the amount is due to the interests accumulated during the holiday period. should I have known that I was going to be pushed into poverty because of the payment break, I wouldn't have opted for it. The question is; 1. Who gave the bank authority to fiddle with my account without my concern. 2. If I didn't have money in my account how where they going to debit. 3. Why didn't they inform me that my account is going to accumulate such a ridiculous amount of interest. Pay the money back into my account before I escalate the matter to the banking ombudsman. Debit just the amount on the initial agreement I entered with you nothing else. Your behaviour is sickening and very unprofessional fix your mess.

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Standard Bank
Standard Bank's reply18 Nov 2020, 13:10
Official
Dear Bonolo

Thank you for posting your comment. 

We assure you that as an organization we are committed to providing the best possible service and assure you that this will be addressed as a matter of urgency. 

We apologize for the inconvenience and undue frustration, this has caused.  

We greatly appreciate your continued support  

Kind regards 

Complaint Resolution Centre
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Bonolo L's update20 Nov 2020, 10:25
Reviewer Update
Am still awaiting your response. You only responded on this platform but you haven't contacted me personally. I think the best way forward is to contact the ombudsman. I need my money now, my life depends on it.