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Sharlene M

1 reviews | Active since Jan 2026

13 Mar 2026, 15:54

Worst bank in the world

serious complaint regarding my experience with Standard Bank. My Digi account has already been approved and activated, and limits have been set, yet I am completely unable to perform even the most basic functions on the banking app. I cannot purchase a voucher, and I cannot change or set my limits. The system simply does not allow me to make these changes. I contacted an agent through the app, and I was told that the matter has been escalated and that I must wait 5–7 days for a response. This is completely unreasonable for something that should be a simple functionality issue within the banking app. Opening a basic bank account and receiving a card should be one of the simplest services a bank provides. Instead, I am being told that I may need to go into a branch to resolve what appears to be a basic digital banking issue. Frankly, this has been one of the worst banking experiences I have had. If something as straightforward as opening and using a normal bank account cannot function properly, it raises serious concerns about how more complex services would be handled. I request that this matter be addressed urgently and resolved without further delay. But hey 5-7 days is just as bad as driving 6x up and down. By the way even the customer complaints email adress comes back as this email is not working. Dont thing anything works anyways

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Replies (4)
Standard Bank
Standard Bank's reply13 Mar 2026, 15:58
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Dear Sharlene,

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

Kindest Regards
Standard Bank Hello Peter Team 
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Sharlene M's update13 Mar 2026, 16:07
Reviewer Update
Yes as for that my bank OTP is linked to my ex husbands number and weve been divorced for 10 years and NEVER SHARED ANY BANK ACCOUNT EVER.
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Sharlene M's update13 Mar 2026, 16:08
Reviewer Update
Ive mailed the ombuds and im closing my account ive opened today first fhing tomorrow
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Standard Bank's reply14 Mar 2026, 10:05
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Good day Sharlene,

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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