Customer Service Charter Issue date: February 2013 www.standardchartered.com.my Copyright © 2013 Standard Chartered Bank Introduction d. The Customer Service Charter outlines our commit ments on the highest level of customer service. This Customer Service Charter is for information purposes only and is not intended to, and does not create any legally binding rights or obligations. e. Reliability i) Transparency i) Key Principles We will continuously work towards improving the standards of service and our bank’s relationship with you will be guided by the following key principles: a. Accountability i) ii) All our products and services comply with relevant laws and regulations of Malaysia. We will explain and help you understand the financial benefits of our products and services that you are interested in, how they work and the risks involved. b. Fairness i) ii) iii) We will act fairly and reasonably towards you in a consistent and ethical manner. We will establish a clear set of procedures to ensure that any dispute between us will be resolved fairly and quickly. We will as far as possible not discriminate against age or gender and will make available products and services on the same terms as for other customers. c. Privacy i) We will treat all your personal information as private and confidential and ensure the safety and security of the usage of your information. Your personal information will not be revealed unless otherwise authorised by you or required by law to do so. ii) We will not use your personal information for our own marketing purposes if you inform us that you object to this practice. iii) We will comply at all times with the provisions of the Personal Data Protection Act 2010. We will co-operate as an industry so that you enjoy secure and reliable banking and payment systems you can trust. We will provide you with clear, relevant and timely information to help you make an informed decision about our products and services. Where applicable, a set of Terms and Conditions relating to each banking product or service will be made readily available to you with all the fees, charges, penalties and relevant interest rates, your liabilities and obligations in the use of a banking product or service highlighted. ii) We will inform you, through various channels (e.g. over the internet, by telephone, e-mail or at our branches) of available products and services. You can contact us for information or provide feedback through these channels. If you have enquiries or feedback, please call or write to us at: Tel Email Website : 1300 888 888 or 03-7711 8888 : Malaysia.Feedback@sc.com : http://www.standardchartered.com.my For complaints, you may also use the online form provided on our website under “Complaints & Compliments”. If you are not satisfied with the resolution provided to your enquiry or complaint, you may escalate the matter to: Jessie Liew Head, Customer Advocate Service Quality Department Level 10, Menara Standard Chartered, No. 30 Jalan Sultan Ismail, 50250, Kuala Lumpur Telephone Number: 03-7711 8888 Email Address:Head.CustomerAdvocateMY@sc.com 1 Standards of Service As we work towards improving our standards of service, we aim to provide our service efficiently and effectively. To this end, we have set out below the time frames within which you can expect us to deliver the respective services. III. We are committed to listening. Target/Goal 1. Resolve customer complaints fairly, consistently and promptly. Aim to respond within 14 business days. If the complaint is complex or follow-up is required, we will provide you with a time frame within which response can be made or updates can be given. 2. Actively seek your thoughts and suggestions on how we can better serve you. We welcome any feedbacks which you may have and share via our various channels e.g. branches, call centre or online form on our website. I. We are committed to making banking easy. Target/Goal 1. 2. 3. Aim to serve the majority of customers promptly in all our branches. Endeavour to serve within 8 minutes waiting time for counter transactions. *during peak periods/hours, the waiting time may be extended Aim to provide you with friendly and helpful service whenever you deal with us. We will endeavour to provide comprehensive and courteous service through our various channels e.g. Call Centre, Branches, Online Banking and ATM. Aim to answer your call promptly when you call us at our call centre. Reply to our automated voice response enquiries is immediate. We will endeavour to connect you to our Customer Care Consultant upon your request. IV. We are committed to processing your application quickly. Target/Goal 1. Credit card / debit card application We will endeavour to process applications promptly and efficiently upon receipt of complete documentation submitted for our processing. 2. Loan application We will endeavour to process applications promptly and efficiently upon receipt of complete documentation submitted for our processing. *during peak periods, the waiting time may be extended II. We are committed to helping when you need us. Target/Goal 1. Aim to resolve counter enquiries promptly. We aim to resolve or respond to enquiries within the same visit where no follow up is required. Where follow up is required we will endeavour to reply within 5 business days. Where more time is required or for complex enquiries we will keep you updated on the progress . 2. Aim to resolve phone enquiries promptly We aim to resolve or respond to enquiries within the same call where no follow up is required. Where follow up is required, we will endeavour to reply within 5 business days from the 1st call. Where more time is required or for complex enquiries we will keep you updated on the progress 3. Aim to respond to enquiries made through our email address or online feedback form* promptly. We aim to resolve or respond to enquiries within 5 business days from date of receipt of enquiry. Where more time is required or for complex enquiries we will keep you updated on the progress. 2 Additional avenues of resolving disputes If you are still not satisfied with the outcome of your complaint or how it was handled by the Bank, you may refer the matter to the following bodies: 4. Agensi Kaunseling and Pengurusan Kredit (AKPK) – The Credit Counselling and Debt Management Agency is setup to help individuals settle disputes relating to restructuring of loans Call AKPK Contact Centre at 1-800-88-2575 1. ABMConnect – An avenue set up by The Association of Banks in Malaysia to handle public enquiries and complaints on banking matters Call 1-300-88-9980 (toll free number) The Association of Banks in Malaysia 34th Floor, UBN Tower 10 Jalan P Ramlee 50250 Kuala Lumpur AKPK (Headquarters) Level 8 Maju Junction Mall 1001 Jalan Sultan Ismail 50250 Kuala Lumpur Tel: 03 - 2616 7766 Fax: 03 – 2616 7601 Website: http://www.akpk.org.my Fax : 03-2078 8004 Website: http://www.abm.org.my 2. BNMLINK – a complaint resolution arm of Bank Negara Malaysia Call BNMTELELINK at 1-300-88-5465 or E-mail to bnmtelelink@bnm.gov.my Laman Informasi Nasihat dan Khidmat (LINK) Tingkat Bawah, Blok D Bank Negara Malaysia Peti Surat 10922 50929 Kuala Lumpur Fax :03-2174 1515 Website : http://www.bnm.gov.my/bnmlink 3. Financial Mediation Bureau – An independent body set up to help settle disputes between financial service providers who are its members and the public. Call 03-2272 2811 or E-mail to enquiry@ fmb.org.my Financial Mediation Bureau Level 25 Dataran Kewangan Darul Takaful No 4, Jalan Sultan Sulaiman 50000 Kuala Lumpur Fax: 03-2274 5752 Website: http://www.fmb.org.my 3