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Nana K

1 reviews | Active since Feb 2016

04 Feb 2026, 14:11

Standard bank terrible experience

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20 January 2026 I could not transfer an international payment into my cheque account I assumed it was just a technical issue. Tried again on 22nd , I the. Contacted the sender who clarified that the issue was not with them but the receiving bank (std bank) Contacted std bank was transferred to inbound payments dept where I was on hold for 40 minutes. I then called the call center again to let them know there was no answer where the agent told him that there was no response because that number does not work , he apologized for the previous agent. This agent said I should contact the foreign department or use the WhatsApp chatbot. I tried the chatbot which really is useless application. I sent an email only to find it was incorrect. On 29 January I then visited the Durban Albert Street branch for assistance, the consultant did not explain anything he just asked the lady at front desk to make a certain call and he left, didnt explain who or why will be called.when front desk dialed a number she handed the phone to me where I spoke a someone who I explained my problem, this person said I should contact forex by email or ask the branch to give me an address to branch that has forex dept of all the people I have communicated with till now all appear to be clueless about what I am talking about and advised me to try using an account from another bank. I then went home tried to do the transfer again the issue was the same so I tried using my savings account instead and the transaction went through immediately. I then drafted a detailed email with screenshot attached to forex. I received an automated email acknowledging receipt of email, but no one has ever responded to my problem. Yesterday I sent a follow-up email and no one has responded. How am I to resolve this issue if everyone is either clueless or not willing to assist. I need answers and a solution.

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Replies (5)
Standard Bank
Standard Bank's reply04 Feb 2026, 14:15
Official
Dear Nana

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 apologize for any inconvenience or unwarranted frustration this has given you. 

Kindest regards
Standard Bank Hello Peter Team 
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Nana K's update06 Feb 2026, 10:35
Reviewer Update
All I have received is this automated message from Standard bank, No email , No phone call, Nothing. How many years will it take for you sort out this issue?
Standard Bank
Standard Bank's reply07 Feb 2026, 15:54
Official
Dear Nana

We sincerely apologize for the delay in getting back to you.

We will follow up with our team and we will be in touch.

Please be on the look out for further feedback.

 
Kindest regards
Standard Bank Hello Peter Team 
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Nana K's update12 Feb 2026, 09:37
Reviewer Update
I received a phonecall from a lady by the name of Thabsile on 7 February 2026. She enquired if my query has been resolved. I told her that no one has contacted me from standard bank to date. She indicated that she would escalate the matter , today is the 12th and still no one has attempted to resolve or contact me. It does appear that Standard Bank has no intentions of solving this problem or even providing an explanation as to why this issue arose. Thank you for nothing .
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Nana K's update26 Feb 2026, 12:34
Reviewer Update
It has been a month of empty premises. I have not received no help , no response no explanation.