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PeterSydney
- 6 reviews
- 2 likes
From being great to be a joke, would not recommend them.
After few years of very good relationship, with a last small issue and very incompetent customer service as well as run around we have been given without straight answer as well they locked one family member account, we will be moving our savings elsewhere in February.
Shame on UBank and NAB for such rapid deterioration of the service.
Look elsewhere as customer service is a joke these days.
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Jess WCanberra
- 6 reviews
- 11 likes
Worst customer service
I have tried calling numerous occasions and have been on hold each time without anyone picking up. I have also sent secure mail through my online account with no response either. This is getting ridiculous. I need to restructure my loan and they are making it so difficult. I am really appalled by their customer service.
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Simone D.Greater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
Worst bank to ever deal with
This bank is absolutely ridiculous not releasing peoples funds. App not working correctly the customer service is atrocious!!! Got you running around in circles for weeks and weeks trying to get you to access your own money and still unable to access your money! save your self the hassle DO NOT go with this bank!!!!!!
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ViolaSydney, NSW
Self Manage Super Fund
I open SMSF Term Deposit account in 28 of April2020. This online bank it's a joke. Customer service not had enough training. I would like to move our money from Ubank ASAP
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Hi Viola, would you mind sending us your name and contact details via private message so one of the team can give you a call and assist?
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C. HutchinsonPerth, WA
- 5 reviews
- 9 likes
Worst experience I have had with any company.
I decided to refinance my home loan to Ubank and it has been a comedy of errors but without the comedy. Literally, one mistake after another and I am sure the longest refinance settlement in the history of banking. The online app does not even show repayment deposits. I received correspondence with a pin number which I was told was necessary to access phone banking to manage my home loan. I thought I had stepped back in time. The pin and access code didn't work and after many attempts I called the bank (that is hours of waiting I will never get...Read more
back). The person I spoke to actually seemed intelligent and I was told they no longer use the phone service and that letter should not have been sent. He had no idea why I got obsolete correspondence. I have also noticed my paperwork says monthly repayments even though I stipulated fortnightly. They need to train staff and, they say, you get your own home loan expert but there is no direct contact number so you speak to someone different each time. Staff are very under trained and the only good thing is their interest rate. Don't bother changing to them unless you thrive on stress.1 comment
UBankUBank
Hi C. Huchinson, we're very sorry to hear you've had this experience. Would you be able to private message us your full name and best contact and we'll have a member of our complaints team look into t... Read more
his and give you a call to discuss? We'd love the opportunity to sort this out for you.Similar opinion? Write a review on ProductReview.com.au!
JenPerth, WA
How can you call yourself a digital bank?
I should be able to change basic details like my mobile number or address without having to go into a post office. I don't understand how you can call yourselves a competitive, digital bank.
It's not unheard of that people move overseas, change their phone numbers and lose their old address. Surely it's less secure that you're using an old number or old address for me?
When I'm finally able to change all my details with you (after MONTHS of trying), I will be closing down my UBank account, and telling everyone I know to never bank with you.
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UBankUBank
Hi Jen, thanks for your feedback. The safety and security of your account and personal details is our number one priority which is why we have some additional ID verification steps in place when a cus... Read more
tomer wishes to change a contact detail. You can change your postal address online but to do so, you need to be able to access your registered mobile number to receive a security code. Given we have no physical branches, when a customer is unable to be securely identified online, we do currently require them to go to Australia Post. We understand this can be time consuming and are in the process of finding a secure digital alternative while still meeting our regulatory requirements. Thank you again for taking the time to provide us with your feedback.Similar opinion? Write a review on ProductReview.com.au!
Do not join this bank
This bank has incredibly inpractical process for identification and make it very difficult to withdraw funds when required. I had a change of phone number and before I am able to access my funds I need to print a form, take it to a post office, send it to them and wait ten days. I have not experienced any other bank to have such painful processes. I will be closing my account with them as soon as I am able to withdraw my funds and will take my business to a bank that is of the times!
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UBankUBank
Hi Lauren, we're sorry you've had difficulty withdrawing your funds. When customers wish to update their details, we require additional security steps to ensure we're acting according to the named acc... Read more
ount holder’s instructions. One of these additional security steps is to send an SMS Security code to your registered mobile number. We hope you can appreciate security is of utmost importance to UBank, and to uphold the safety of our customer’s accounts and personal information, we require these steps to be completed. However, we recognise your frustration with this experience and we're already working on ways we can implement more digital options for this process, while maintaining our regulatory requirements.Similar opinion? Write a review on ProductReview.com.au!
LangerTweed Heads, New South Wales
- 9 reviews
- 20 likes
The Absolute Worst Website In History! Well Done NAB!
if website times out because you went away from your computer good luck getting back in, you are just sent on a never ending revolving door of : timed out! messages forever unless you clear your history. options such as payees, payments, etc and another dozen features no longer exist unless you are using iOs or laptop. forever down for maintenance. It is the frickin worst ever!
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UBankUBank
Hi Langer, we're sorry you're having this experience. We'd like to look further into these issues so we can work on a fix. Would you mind private messaging your full name, contact details and the plat... Read more
form you're using to access your account (desktop, Android etc)? Thank you.Similar opinion? Write a review on ProductReview.com.au!
Bill G.Perth, WA
Customer service is apparently not important
Been with Ubank for a number of years, generally ok but not sure how often contacted them over phone. Recently tried to phone in reply to a letter asking me to contact them ASAP. First try waited about 30 minutes all the time listening to a message -hold the line and we will be with you SHORTLY -. Second attempt 15 minutes with the same message. If you say someone will be with you shortly then honour that so people can move on with their day. If you can not honour it then dont say it. Get a system that informs customer of the true situation.
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UBankUBank
Hi Bill, we apologise for the long wait time. There was an influx of calls in response to the customer letter. The recorded message has been updated to advise customers to please disregard the dates o... Read more
n the letter as no action will be taken on accounts until we have spoken to each account holder. To limit further wait times, please call 1300 160 343 after 11 January 2021. Again, we'd like to apologise for the inconvenience and have passed on your feedback.thank you for the followup. i would suggest in future when who ever penned the letter also give some planning thoughts to the consequences.
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Murray J.Greater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
- 2 reviews
- 1 like
Appalling excuse for customer service!
Opened the account up last month - joint account with U Bank. We get an email about a month later stating my partner needs to verify her ID so we proceed to follow the process for that. Then comes the secret question which if we had set this up when we opened the account would have been the correct answer. Anyhow it wasn't, so I figured a phone call to their customer service department might have been the best option to rectify this issue (it happens you know - people sometimes forget). So after my partner completely and adequately verified...Read more
her details they asked the secret question again. We explained that this was the issue and the reason for our call and we needed to find a way to bypass that with what would usually be a password reset email sent to her email with a secure link to reset it, maybe even with a 6 digit verification code sent to her mobile as this would be a 2 part verification process that way. Anyway, they insisted on labouring the point of the secret question issue and then advised in order to access the account we would need to go to Australia Post and follow a verified ID procedure through the post! Seriously??? The general meaning of customer service is that you're supposed to assist your customers and achieve the result with a first call resolution. This issue won't be resolved in any less than 20 different calls, meanwhile we have money they have gladly accepted into this account we can't touch until their crap procedures are adhered to. It's absolutely no surprise they have less than a 1.5 star rating for customer service and banking in general, I just wished I had of seen these reviews before opening the account. I would hate to be an employee there as all day everyday they have to try and defend the indefensible regarding their ridiculous and excessive policies and procedures. Their level of importance placed on customer satisfaction is a clear zero though. It's one bank I wouldn't be sorry to see collapse.Similar opinion? Write a review on ProductReview.com.au!
shanryanMelbourne
- 4 reviews
- 1 like
Completely impractical processes that they are incapable of working around
I had a savings account with uBank for a while without any hassles. Since I had my homeloan with another bank I rarely used the uBank one and forgot that it was still open (all funds had been withdrawn). Years after I last used the account a new uBank card shows up in the mail. I called uBank to cancel the account and was told that as I no longer had the phone registered to my account (from about 10 years earlier) there was no way for them to verify my ID and thus close my account. This was after I verified my name, DoB, address, account number...Read more
and secret question. Their proposal was to send a 2FA code in the post to the address i'm moving from in about a week, so obviously no good. But couldn't update my address or registered phone number without the 2FA code. I tried to explain that I had no funds in my account, it had not been used for a decade, and that I had correctly answered all of their ID checks, but still this was inadequate for them to close my account. So now I guess i'll have a zombie uBank account for the rest of my life.1 comment
UBankUBank
Hi Shanryan, would you mind sending us your full name and a contact details via private message? We'll have a member of the team look what more we can do for you.
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Ridiculous security requirements
To update your details, you need to print a form and send it to them to receive an email back. Or have something sent in the mail. I'm surprised they don't still use carrier pigeons. Archaic and annoying - need to join the modern world Ubank.
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Talk about being stuffed around to change my phone number !
Been with this bank for just over a year and had no problems till I needed to change my phone number details, I have tried 3 attempts to get it changed, first time with the stupid post verification where I ran out of time (14 days) took the post 12 days and then tried to call the following 2 days and just couldn't get through then at one stage was waiting over an hour on the phone. 2nd attempt did a verification at the post office.....had the woman verify my documents and sent it off. I didn't see the small print saying to send copies of these ...Read more
documents.....this wasted my time immensely have since tried a third time, documents sent as required but have not heard a thing to say things have been changed. And still I can't access my money. Worst online interface ever.....When you cannot do things online yourself like you can with ING then this just reeks of dodgyness. very unreliable and so sick of wasting my time with a bank that doesn't deserve my custom.2 comments
UBankUBank
Hi Rob, this sounds very frustrating. We have strict rules around changing phone numbers for security reasons but let's see if there isn't something our team can do for you. Could you private message ... Read more
your full name and contact details and we'll give you a call?Yes I know about your strict rules but when it comes to the point of actually inconveniencing the actual account holder one has to wonder why you are that strict, I could have had the issue done and d... Read more
usted within 30 minutes with ING but this has dragged on for nearly 3 months with you guys and I am absolutely livid.Similar opinion? Write a review on ProductReview.com.au!
IhatebookdepositoryGreater Melbourne (Inner), VIC
- 2 reviews
- 1 like
Worst internet bank ever
For a so called internet bank they have a long way to go. No pay ID, can’t change pin online. App functionality is poor. Transfers take far too long (Osko anyone?!).
The only thing good about this bank was their savings rate which is now terrible so what’s the point?!
All I’m now trying to do with this account is use it as a spending account and I can’t even do that because trying to get a new pin has been a nightmare. I’ve just been left stranded at a shopping centre with my card declining and no way of solving it besides waiting 3-5 days for a new pin that I had to call up and talk to someone about - what’s the point of an internet bank that requires me to call them?!
Useless.
Stick with ING - they know how to do it properly.
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IanD
- 10 reviews
- 5 likes
Trying to refinance with them was a horrible experience
We wanted to re-finance our mortgage with UBank - they do have a very low fixed rate.
But it was such a horrible experience that after doing all the work and being approved, we decided we didn't want to bank with them
I'd rather stay with my own bank, even though it will cost me an extra $500 in interest/year.
There is a reason why their rates are so low .
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UBankUBank
Hi IanD, we're disappointed to hear that you didn't have a great experience refinancing with us. This is definitely not the service we aim to provide. If a member of our team can get in touch and try ... Read more
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Fernanda H.South East Queensland, QLD
Extremely disappointed
Good night,
I am trying to have my account close and my money back since 27/10 and nothing was solved yet.
I already sent 2 e-mails through Secure Mail, and I had 3 calls since last week. Every time, I heard that the next day I would have my account close and the funds returned to my account of origin. However, I'm still waiting.
I am extremely disappointed with Ubank.
I understand that you have your political to verify ID, as I couldn't, why are you taking so long to finish the problem?
I'm already taking my Australian Driver License and Ubank will be the last option to have my savings account.
1st Email: Ref. number: 202010271044153844033644733
2nd Email: Ref. number: 202011022016202280359353373
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'Sorry, Internet Banking is temporarily unavailable.' Every morning??
If I could give minus stars I would.
Left uBank for a while due to the website constantly down when I needed it. Have been back now for a week and the same thing has happened. Simple solution - I'm now in the process of transferring all money back to ING.....when the website is back up.
Don't complain, take positive action - just open up another account (ING offers better rates anyway) and talk with your feet.
Seeya, uBank, you're rubbish.
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UBankUBank
Hi Stephen, this doesn't sound right. While we do have regular updates to implement new features, they occur over a Friday or Saturday night and we've been working hard to minimise unplanned outages. ... Read more
Could it be a cache issue which is preventing you from logging on? Here's our troubleshooting guide to help: https://www.ubank.com.au/help#/?m=c&id=18666 We apologise for the inconvenience.Perhaps instead of blaming my cache issues, your time would be better spent reading through the customer reviews and see that this is far from an isolated case. It appears UBank does a lot of ‘apologi... Read more
sing’ but at 1.7stars it would appear it does precious little in the form of actually ‘fixing’ many common threads. Again, I’m not complaining any more, I’m taking my business elsewhere - and you guys can see that in the withdrawals I’m making. To reiterate, after reading your response that it’s MY problem, I’d give even more minus stars if I could.Similar opinion? Write a review on ProductReview.com.au!
HussVictoria
- 2 reviews
- 1 like
Very disappointed
Got this lady on customer service to find my eligibility to find if I can refinance anyway the lady was coughing sneezing putting me on hold I don’t mind if she is not well but it’s sound like to me she is having dope or she is dopey it took long time to work out my eligibility the lady was very impatient Rude can’t even tell the dates right and
Top of that asking me questions without looking at my file her voice was like somebody forcing her to do the job I rather pay more rates to the banks who gave me service and the staff they are educated and they know what they are doing instead giving my time to this bank staff who sounds junky anyway good luck u bank
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UBankUBank
Hi Huss, we're very concerned to hear this and would like to look into it further. Could you please private message us your contact details and a member of our complaints team will be in touch.
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Jeey G.Greater Melbourne (Inner), VIC
- 3 reviews
- 3 likes
Go to Xinja or 86400
I have had by far the worst experiences with this bank than any other bank. They have close to NO customer service, their website is CONSTANTLY DOWN or have bugs. Transferring out of this bank is a huge hassle, you have to call them, good luck getting to support within an hour wait time.
I have since switched to Xinja, much easier platform to use, support is always available and offers similar interest rates, and I don't have the hassle to deposit every month to get that interest rate.
so Ubank, give me ONE reason why people still want to stay with you?
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UBankUBank
Hi Jeey G, thanks for taking the time to provide us with feedback and we apologise for your experience. It's definitely not how we aim to serve our customers. We have some of the most competitive savi... Read more
ngs and home loan rates in the market which our customers love, alongside personalised and helpful customer service. We're sorry to hear you haven't had this experience. If you'd like to chat to us further, please private message us your details and a member of the team will give you a call.Similar opinion? Write a review on ProductReview.com.au!
password change
1 week to change a password and still waiting only bank that sends a letter to your address just not good enough need to change this stupid procedure ,
thank you
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Questions & Answers
jakey39asked
Dear UBank, you sell yourselves as the only bank you will ever need. Yet basic features that are standard with ur competitors simply aren’t available and there seems to be no indication when they will be available.
Pls provide an update as to when Osko and PayID will be implemented
No answers
nautique196asked
Do the managers at uBank live on the same planet as us their customers?
It would appear they are not aware of how apathetic their customer service is.
No answers
Yesasked
I need to take my money and I sended all the papers that you told me from Australian post office and still I cant have access to my money I want my money back I need for an emergency and I cant take any money , I want to shut down my account with this bank and send my money to my nab account the worse bank , never put your money there.
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UBankUBank
Hi Simone, we're sorry to hear you're having trouble accessing your funds. Can you private message your full name and a contact number and we'll have one of our team call you to assist?