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John S

1 reviews | Active since Oct 2018

21 Aug 2025, 21:33

Standard Bank blocking account

On 21 Aug 2025 I bought dog food from a supplier. When I try to do an EFT, a message appeared stating that the transaction could not be completed because of *****ulent activities. I phoned the number supp****,16h54, and after quite a discussion and a lot of questions, the operator informed me that he forwarded the problem to a department who will clear the fault. He said I have to wait 30 minutes before doing the EFT. After an hour I again try to do an EFT but again the same message appeared. Again I phoned the number supp****, 18h01, and Shipo answered. Again a massive conversation and again a lot of questions, Shipo informed me that he noted that the problem was escalated but he is going to escalate the problem as well. He then informed me that I have to wait 60 minutes before doing the EFT. At 21h06, 3 hours since my conversation with Shipo, I again tried to do an EFT. Again the message regarding *****ulent activity appeared. As a Standard Bank client for 50+ years, I am highly upset seeing that two Standard Bank employees gave me a time line when the fault would have been cleared which did not happen. This behavior of Standard Bank is totally unacceptable and it can only be interpreted as Standard Bank is chasing long standing clients away.

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Replies (3)
Standard Bank
Standard Bank's reply22 Aug 2025, 08:01
Official
Dear John S,

Thank you for bringing this issue to our attention. 

As Standard Bank, we are committed to providing you with the best possible service and will ensure that this issue is taken care of. 

We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience or unwarranted frustration this has given you. 

Kindest regards, 
Standard Bank Hello Peter Team ***
JS
John S's update24 Aug 2025, 20:26
Reviewer Update
This message from Standard Bank is lies and and empty promises. I am still not able to do a simple EFT.
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Standard Bank
Standard Bank's reply25 Aug 2025, 10:33
Official
Although we called, we were unable to reach you. Please include a time that is convenient for us to reach you. I look forward to hearing from you.