ASB Bank Reviews 

251
TrustScore 1.5 out of 5

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Considering 33 reviews, most reviewers were let down by their experience overall. Many customers frequently complained about unhelpful customer service, exceptionally long waiting times on the phone, and difficulties reaching a real person for proper assistance. People also experienced deeply frustrating issues when trying to access their online accounts, manage everyday transactions, or resolve urgent financial problems. Reviewers expressed deep disappointment regarding restrictive policies and limitations placed on their own funds. Some reviewers were happy with the helpful assistance received from specific staff members at local branches. Consumers noted that individual branch workers provided truly excellent support, making them feel valued and resolving complicated issues very smoothly.

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Customer service

Consumers find customer service to be frustrating, frequently reporting unhelpful phone support and lengthy... See more

Payment

Customers had ambiguous experiences with payment, highlighting several operational frustrations. Reviewers... See more

Staff

Reviewers mention mixed feedback about staff, with several customers praising helpful and excellent employees... See more

Service

Customers consistently note negative experiences with service, describing the bank as completely useless and... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I have been trying to open a new business account for over 2 weeks and still do not have my new account number. I get the distinct impression they just do not care about customer service. They are fri... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I Have 3 business account with ASB. Every branch treat differently and Out of those few Branches are very useful. Today I visited Manukau Westfield Branch and the experience I had is one the worst e... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

By trying to add me as signatory to a new account and to an existing account my frustrations have multiplied. My access to a previously existing account has somehow been removed from my computer and... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Great another reason for people to leave ASB. Now you guys have banned overseas transactions, obviously not realizing what you done to thousands of people 😂 ive been a trusted customer for 9 years bu... See more


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  1. Bank
  2. Financial Consultant
  3. Financial Institution
  4. Non-Bank Financial Service

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ASB Bank, commonly stylised as ASB, is a bank owned by Commonwealth Bank of Australia, operating in New Zealand.


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ditch ASB, go to a New Zealand bank now!!!

Since my relationship with ASB I have had more Bank managers than I can remember, that tells me about how they treat their staff. They take forever to answer the phone. Bank managers no longer have any say or discretion. I recommend you Kiwis go to Kiwi owned Banks for far better service

18 March 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Devastating start to my new banking relationship …

Very disappointed my new debit card was not loaded at all too my new accounts I have just experienced massive embarrassment at the supermarket by my card being declined and me being totally confused worse still I cannot resolve this until Monday I'm furious and ready to shut down my new account altogether not a great start to our new banking relationship ASB

26 February 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Keeping me two steps behind.

Was told by my mortgage broker to go in branch and open a joint account. Went to royal oak first and they wouldn't even look at the email i had from the broker. They told me to go home and create a profile. Which I did. Turns out I already had a profile so went in to New Market to get the joint account set up, handed over IDs and signed all the documents with a woman called Anna. Came time to settle and my mortgage broker informed that the New Market branch hadn't created the joint account. With only a few days left to settle I went back to New Market and spent an hour with Jason setting up the joint account all over again. I've just been told he created an entirely new account and not the one that had mortgage approval.

3 February 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

ASB Customer service is a nightmare as…

ASB Customer service is a nightmare as usual. I asked for the KiwiSaver document, the Indian guy sent me the wrong document (the address was wrong)... I visited the branch, they said they cannot help, they asked me to call another team.
I called the KiwiSaver team to ask to send the document (another Indian staff), they didn't send it.
Is it a joke?? I've been with ASB bank for more than 7 years, am really considering moving my bank after it.

1 February 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Dissatisfaction with customer service

We are a Rural customer and have been for many years and our manager is now in Auckland - doesn’t return or acknowledge calls. Auckland arrogance. Maybe we should transfer everything including ASB investment portfolio to another bank - shame as we have been satisfied with that area of the bank.

25 January 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

WAIT TIMES DISGRACEFUL

Wait times of over 30 mins to speak to an agent is totally unacceptable. this happens at whatever time I call.
ASB needs to address this problem urgently as it has been going on for months now

8 January 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Unbelievably poor and bad service

Unbelievably poor and bad service. Very difficult (almost imposssible) to contact them on the phone.
This bank doese not know how to treat a good long term customer to keep the customer happy. My wife and I have three joint accounts with this bank, but it is unbelievable to learn recently how they treat us.
If not for the hassle in changing the bank, I would have cancelled all our accounts but I dont have energy to change the banks and start all over again.

27 December 2021
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Worst experience

Worst experience, no loyalty after years of being with them, no being able to access to lenders who your trying to deal with, hours of wait times on phones, to be put thru to more hours different dept, terrible customer service, are just not open, interested or customer friendly.

13 December 2021
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Rude customer service and a long hold.

Rude customer service and a long hold.
Was told only one person was working, but that one person decided to be rude and disrespectful. I thought I was talking to a "Karen". Great job ASB.

7 December 2021
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Long call wait times

Long call wait times. Rang on several different occasions and it is always busy.

Most of the branches are closed now, so you would think they would have enough staff available to take calls, but apparently not.

22 November 2021
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I bought a new phone and had no end of…

I bought a new phone and had no end of frustration trying to get my ASB Phone banking app up and running. After waiting lenghty time on hold waiting for my call to the help desk to be answered, I finally got through. The operator was very skilled in knowing what to do but he was unable to help me with technology know how. A few days later, I rang again and got a very patient lady who took me through the steps and waited for me to follow each of her instructions. Lo and behold, I am a very happy man again with my phone banking back in business.

12 November 2021
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Been a loyal customer for over 45 urs…

Been a loyal customer for over 45 urs years for the to not allow me more than 500 overdraft and never accepted a loan for myself not even 1000 this bank is hopeless for loyal customers must be time to trust a real bank that after 40 years might be a bit more understanding and stupid the money gets to them first bur no this bank thinks you can dishonor a bank app ridiculous ASB

10 November 2021
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Worst experience with a bank ever

Worst experience with a bank ever! Didnt have a process between us opening a mortgage account and the final date so didnt honour our mortgage rates we had signed. Mortgage broker was stunned!

9 November 2021
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Hopeless Call Centre Wait Times

I have wasted very precious time in hopelessly long call centre queues and am about to give up entirely. I need to register a netcode token. This is shocking customer service. Why do we pay bank fees if this is the rubbish service that results?

24 October 2021
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Bad custermer service ASB treats…

Bad custermer service ASB treats everyone like garbage. Run for the hills i would not recommend i would go elsewhere... They are not worthy of your time or business if you want to be treated like carp then this would be the place to go.

24 October 2021
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