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Nicky H

1 reviews | Active since Oct 2023

29 Apr 2024, 18:35

Standard bank - no Show when its time to pay out funeral policy.

29.04.2024 ...... There should be an option for NO star. My father has banked with this bank all his life. so, naturally that he should take out a funeral policy with them..... I mean ... they "claim" to payout WHEN CLAIM IS APPROVED within 48 hours. Thats the catch!!! It is now 11 days since my father unexpectedly passed away, on 19.04.2024. I have been to the bank for assistance, they just put you in front of a telephone and say "good luck, I hope you have time, they never answer phone calls at claims department and there is a back log!!!!!!!!!!!! true to word, I am YET to speak to a human. and for some reason I am always number 9 in the queue, and it would take approximately 10mins for someone to assist me. Then I tried to email my claim.... NO response from Standard bank. Then I tried claiming on the what's app number .... still waiting for the SMS with my reference number by the way. Tell me .. do you, Standard bank think it's okay to leave such a legacy? I had to borrow the money to pay for my fathers. funeral. I WILL name and shame you. My next email is to the Ombudsman, then a Facebook post and then a TikTok video. I will make sure as many people as possible will hear our story. And don't send your generated automated reply, try actually phoning and FIX this problem. You don't seem to mind *****ing people's money, but when you are needed, you don't show.

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Replies (6)
Standard Bank
Standard Bank's reply30 Apr 2024, 07:32
Official
Hi Nicky

We appreciate you flagging your concerns with us.

Your concerns have been escalated to our management team. 

We appreciate your patience and understanding.

Standard Bank Help Centre
 HelpCentre standardbank.co.@ za

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Nicky H's update07 May 2024, 08:58
Reviewer Update
Well, well, well, ......... no surprise here ... you actually called on the 30th of April to give me a reference number and then said you will give me feedback on 2nd of May ..... it is 07th of May and I am yet to receive any feedback from you.
Do you think it's fair that we have to fight for any response from you whilst grieving for our father?
Do you think it's fair tarnishing my father's legacy?
He thought he would "provide" in the event of his death with a funeral cover from you!!!!!!!!!!! We had to borrow the money to pay for all the funeral cost!!!!!
YOU don't care about the people and their complaints; I mean you do have an entire helepeter.com department handling all the complaints you get. YOUR trust index is a testimony of how pathetic you are....
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Nicky H's update07 May 2024, 09:02
Reviewer Update
P.S. ......... did you see your email address at the bottom of your generic response??? You can't even get that right ....
Standard Bank
Standard Bank's reply07 May 2024, 09:20
Official
Dear Nicky

We sincerely apologize for the delay caused.

We will follow up and we will be in touch with further feedback.

Kind regards

Standard Bank Help Centre
Help Centre standardbank.co.za


Standard Bank
Standard Bank's reply13 May 2024, 13:15
Official
Hi Nicky

We hope you're well. 
 
We made three attempts to reach you on your mobile and sadly could not get hold of you. Please let us know when we can reach out to you at your convenience. 
 
In the meantime, we will be closing the matter on our side, but we do hope you will contact us if you still need any assistance. 
 
Kindest regards, 
Standard Bank Social Media Team
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Nicky H's update13 May 2024, 13:23
Reviewer Update
If you want to be snorty at least make sure of your facts .. I spoke to Moorreesburg branch on friday the 10th of May .... since then .... THERE WAS NO CONTACT from Standard bank. You people make me sick with your lies. And weird ... you just send me an sms that reads ..... issue resolve we will be in contact... do u want n screenshot of time and date?