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Zodwa K

1 reviews | Active since Mar 2024

05 Mar 2024, 17:14

Standard Bank- useless and unhelpful

Yesterday around 10h50 I went to Karaglen to make a cash deposit, I realised I made payment to a wrong account belonging to a Standard Bank Private client. I went to the branch to have this corrected but to my horror I was told there’s nothing they can do since the money was deposited to their client. They tried calling this person however they client did not answer. My question is since they can see that this was a mistake why can’t they correct this as I have the deposit slip in hand and this is their own client? Does this mean that money deposited into a Standard Bank in error automatically belongs to that account holder? Is this not considered theft? Why do they still call themselves a bank anyway?. I also tried to reach out to their complaints department, Robyn Moonsamy responded but she was not helpful. I wouldn’t recommend anyone to use this bank.

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Replies (5)
Standard Bank
Standard Bank's reply05 Mar 2024, 17:23
Official
Dear Zodwa, 

Thank you for contacting us for assistance. We try very hard to make every customer’s experience enjoyable, and we really regret not being able to meet your expectations this time. 

We will do our best to resolve this issue as soon as possible and find a solution that works for you. 

Our team will contact you to assist you. 

Kindest regards, 
Standard Bank Hello Peter Team 
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Zodwa K's update06 Mar 2024, 12:07
Reviewer Update
It's midday and I still yet to receive my money or feedback. I am now behind with my payment and incurring interest. I am sure it was gonna be the other way round if you deposited the money into my account and I keep quite with it. Is it so difficult to just give back the money that does not belong to you?
Standard Bank
Standard Bank's reply06 Mar 2024, 12:56
Official
Dear Zodwa 

Our team is still busy reviewing this matter.

We will reach out to you with further feedback.

Please be on the look out for our communication.

Kindest regards, 
Standard Bank Hello Peter Team 
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Zodwa K's update07 Mar 2024, 10:25
Reviewer Update
Received a call from Yolanda telling the same thing that I have been hearing though out this issue. If you erroneously deposit money into one of their Private Bank clients, that person can keep it if they wish to. How does a bank allow this? This is one messed up Bank!!!!
Standard Bank
Standard Bank's reply07 Mar 2024, 10:36
Official
Dear Zodwa,

Thank you for taking the time to take our call, we truly regret that we have not been able to provide a positive outcome on this matter.

Should you require further assistance, we're always here to help. 

Kindest regards, 
Standard Bank Hello Peter Team 
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