1 reviews | Active since Jan 2019
Standard Bank staff says foreigners in SA are not allow to have more than one bank account!!!
I was at Standard Bank at the Pavillion in Durban and I was told by Florence Mkhize that foreigners are not allowed to bank with more than one bank. It was very shocking to me given that I was there to collect a Moneygram remittance. First of all, contrary to what is stated on the Standard Bank website, I was told that they cannot process a Moneygram transaction for me unless Im banking with them. So I said okay do open an account for me...then came the issue: according to Florence Mkhize they could not open an account for me since im already banking with FNB. Apparently it would against the SRB guidelines which by the I have never heard in the 20 years I have been in South Africa and I have banked with multiple institutions including Nedbank, FNB, ABSA...Even with my passport, a 5years valid permit and a proof of address, they could not help me! I would like someone at Standard Bank to please send me a reference or link to the SRB resources that states that foreigners in SA are not allowed to bank with more than one institution. I waiting
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This is not the level of service we strive for.
We understand your frustration and would like to help.
We can assure you that your matter is now in the right hands.
We have responded to you via email, please review and respond accordingly.
We would like to get you sorted as soon as possible.
Kind regards
Standard Bank Help Centre
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