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Zandile Q

1 reviews | Active since Sept 2014

31 Aug 2024, 14:38

STD Bank delays international transfers and difficult to reach them to receive funds, causing bill payment delays

I am based in Canada and every month, I transfer money into my Standard Bank account from my Canadian account in order to pay for my SA bills, this process usually takes between 3-5 days for the transfer to be done. This month I did two deposits, one on the 23rd and another on the 24th of August. Only the one on the 24th cleared and the one on the 23rd has not cleared. I have been on the phone with standard bank for the past 3 days and sent emails to forex department and inward payment email to no avail. Standard bank has already charged me the clearing fee and yet my transfer has not cleared. I have been told the inward transfer department is no longer accessible by phone but through emails and WhattsApp, this is frustrating. This is unacceptable as it's been 8 days since I did the deposit, and my SA bills need to be paid. Last month, ***** was committed against my STD bank account, and refunded two weeks later, and now this incident. I have lost all hope in STD bank. Can this issue be resolved ASAP.

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Replies (7)
Standard Bank
Standard Bank's reply31 Aug 2024, 14:41
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Dear Zandi.

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 
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Zandile Q's update02 Sept 2024, 11:22
Reviewer Update
Hi
I am so frustrated; I still have not received my funds into my account and yet I have sent Standard bank documents as proof of the transfer from my bank in Canada and Standard bank also sent me a document with a BOP number, showing receipt of funds on their side. This is so unfair, last month, it was ***** on my account, now this. This transfer was to pay my SA bills and not my bills are not paid.
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Zandile Q's update02 Sept 2024, 11:26
Reviewer Update
Hi
I am so frustrated; I still have not received my funds into my account and yet I have sent Standard bank documents as proof of the transfer from my bank in Canada and Standard bank also sent me a document with a BOP number, showing receipt of funds on their side. This is so unfair, last month, it was ***** on my account, now this. This transfer was to pay my SA bills and not my bills are not paid.
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Zandile Q's update02 Sept 2024, 11:46
Reviewer Update
It's just that I have sent your forex department proof of transfer from my overseas bank and proof of Bop transaction number from standard bank, I am so frustrated, my bills are not paid and it's the 2nd today, what is frustrating is that one of the inward transfers sent the same time was cleared and this one is not, and yet these transfers are recurring and done every month.
Standard Bank
Standard Bank's reply02 Sept 2024, 12:37
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Good day Zandile.

The matter is being treated as a priority and our team is ensuring that it is resolved timeously . 

We will revert with feedback as soon as possible . 

We appreciate your patience.  

Kindest regards 
Standard Bank Hello Peter Team 
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Zandile Q's update03 Sept 2024, 12:25
Reviewer Update
Hi
Issue has been resolved, and my money deposited, and I was informed every step of the way by Standard bank that they are sorting out the problem. Thank you, even though it took so long for funds to clear, Standard bank kept to their words and were efficient in following up. Thank you. Mostly, thanks to Hello Peter who has been out helper for years.
Standard Bank
Standard Bank's reply03 Sept 2024, 14:21
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Hi Zandile

Thank you so much for your rating and your kind words. We have sent your compliment to the relevant department so they can celebrate their win. We appreciate you taking the time to share your excellent experience with us. 
 
Kindest regards, 
Standard Bank Hello Peter Team
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