1 /5 Vanessa Luciani: I had an extremely unpleasant experience at the bank branchs left counter on October 6th, at 1:40 pm. I visited the bank to inquire about the process of making an international money transfer to my home country, specifically mentioning that we typically use a barcode for payment in Brazil. I was well aware that Australia does not use these payment methods, and I was seeking guidance on how to pay a Brazilian “bill” (boleto/barcode) using my Australian bank.
However, the woman at the left counter, who appeared to be in her early 50s, responded emphasising the differences between Australia and Brazil with a tone of mockery. Her response left me feeling deeply offended and dismissed, as I had already explained her my understanding of the payment systems in both countries. What I was seeking was clarification on how to navigate these differences.
Furthermore, I had additional questions about fees, the IOF (tax), and other related details for the international transfer, but my inquiries were not addressed. Instead, I was met with impoliteness and a complete lack of willingness to assist.
This experience left me feeling mistreated. Such behavior is unacceptable, especially from a bank representative who should be trained to provide assistance and guidance to customers. I left the branch feeling extremely disappointed and disheartened.
My visit wasnt just about obtaining a form but rather about obtaining crucial information related to a significant financial investment I hold in Brazil. I was also dismayed by how abruptly she ended our interaction without even checking if I had further questions. She simply turned her back on me, shifted her attention to another customer, and left me feeling completely invalidated and unwelcome, mocking me again when I mentioned I still had some questions, saying I have to wait in the line (which I spent quite some time waiting on her assistance) as she needs to assist other customers.
I hope that sharing this feedback will lead to corrective action and improved customer service at this branch. No one should be subjected to such treatment, and I believe that its important to address the behaviour I encountered during this encounter.