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Nthabi M

1 reviews | Active since Feb 2025

26 Jan 2026, 19:17

Worst Customer Service via Chat Support

On 24 December, I was advised that my chargeback dispute would have a turnaround time of 7 business days. When I followed up on 12 January, I was then told the turnaround time had changed to 45 business days. Despite this, I had still received no confirmation of receipt of my case, only a reference number. During this follow-up, I asked the agent, L., for the name of the agent handling my case. I was taken in circles and refused this information. I then asked A. for the agent’s name, and when this was again refused, I requested that the matter be escalated to a supervisor and that a reference number be logged so that the supervisor could contact me. A. provided a reference number. Instead of hearing from the chargeback department or a supervisor, I later received an email from someone named A. It appeared to come from the voice/call-centre team rather than the chargeback department. I responded to the email. No manager ever contacted me regarding that escalation. On 23 January, I went back to chat and immediately asked to speak to a manager, again providing my reference number. The agent, K., told me that an email had been sent to the chargeback department and that they do not communicate directly with clients. When I asked why this had never been explained to me before, he rep****, “It would not have made any difference,” which I found dismissive and unprofessional. On 26 January, I again went onto chat and was speaking to an agent when, at around 18:20, the chat session suddenly ended while I was still active on the banking app. When I tried to log back in, I was informed that the chat service was closed for the day. I am not accusing anyone of doing this deliberately, but the timing was concerning and added to my frustration. The reason I am insisting on speaking directly with the chargeback department is that the merchant has now contacted me stating they will process a partial refund, which I do not accept. I need clarity on whether the bank has already communicated with the merchant and how this impacts my chargeback case, as I do not want this to compromise my dispute. At this point I am exhausted by being passed around, receiving conflicting information, dealing with agents who display poor attitudes, and getting no proper feedback. This ongoing lack of transparency, accountability, and failure to follow up is unacceptable. I have the full names of all agents mentioned. Mind you even that reference number I had to beg them to log it. That reference number is no longer showing on chats... Wow!!

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Replies (9)
Standard Bank
Standard Bank's reply27 Jan 2026, 07:04
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Dear Nthabi, 

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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Nthabi M's update27 Jan 2026, 11:10
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No one has called me.
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Nthabi M's update27 Jan 2026, 11:16
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Also please stop giving us reference numbers without hyphens, next thing we are being asked to write it in a specific format.
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Nthabi M's update27 Jan 2026, 11:27
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If I could write 10 reviews you'd probably have them. Worst customer service ever!!!!
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Nthabi M's update27 Jan 2026, 11:33
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Call back when your chat agent just said consultant will advise when resolved, I am not looking for resolved and ended chat. I have to update the information. Even yesterday I updated ok chats, at 6pm I was even calling explaining what is happening.
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Nthabi M's update27 Jan 2026, 11:35
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I have an update for them, I tell them that and they just say update. I was on calls and chats yesterday telling them on an update I have regarding the dispute they ignore what I tell them.
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Nthabi M's update27 Jan 2026, 11:36
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I have to chase Standard Bank to get assistance, just assistance.
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Nthabi M's update27 Jan 2026, 14:19
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That response is not sufficient, this is it:
"I will reach out to the chargeback Team to confirm if they have recieved the same communication from the Merchant"

I must wait days again to get a response. Why is there a middle person and why was I not advised on a middle person? Or "would have not made a difference" as your agents said.
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Nthabi M's update28 Jan 2026, 11:16
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The runarounds is giving the merchant has never been contacted. What now I'm asking is since I don't want that partial refund what are the steps and processes that Standard Bank will take to make sure it does not enter my account. Since last week I've been relaying one message