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Filing a Complaint with Shakepay

How to file a formal complaint to Shakepay

Updated over 6 months ago

If you have a complaint about Shakepay’s products and services, please let us know using our Customer Support chat and select the formal complaint option.


Here are the steps to submit a formal complaint in the app:

  1. Open the Shakepay app and log in.

  2. Click the Settings wheel at the bottom right.

  3. Click Help.

  4. Click Support Chat.

  5. Click Send us a message.

  6. Click Get Started.

  7. Click How do I...

  8. Type Formal complaint.

  9. Click How to...

  10. Click Submit a Formal Complaint.

  11. Click I wish to make a formal complaint.

  12. Choose the topic of your complaint.

  13. Add your formal complaint and submit.


Here are the steps to submit a formal complaint on our website:

  1. Open the Shakepay website and log in.

  2. Click the blue bubble on the bottom right of your screen.

  3. Click Send us a message.

  4. Click Get Started

  5. Click How do I...

  6. Type Formal complaint

  7. Click How to...

  8. Click Submit a Formal Complaint

  9. Click I wish to make a formal complaint

  10. Choose the topic of your complaint

  11. Add your formal complaint and submit.



Tell us:

  • What happened

  • When it happened

  • What you expect is needed to resolve the issue

Help us resolve your complaint sooner

  • Make your complaint as soon as possible.

  • Reply promptly if we ask you for more information.

  • Keep copies of all relevant documents.


We will acknowledge your complaint

You will receive an acknowledgement of receipt for your complaint. We may ask you to provide clarification or more information to help us resolve your complaint.

We will provide our decision

We normally provide our decision in writing within 90 days of receiving a complaint. Our decision will include:

  • A summary of the complaint

  • Results of Investigation

  • Final Decision of Complaint and Explanation


If Shakepay’s Decision is Delayed

Depending on the complexity of the issue, it may take longer to investigate a complaint. If our decision is delayed, we will:

  • Inform you of the delay

  • Explain why our decision is delayed

  • Give you a new date for our decision

At this point, residents outside of Quebec have the right to ask the Ombudsman for Banking Services and Investments (“OBSI”) for their independent dispute resolution services.


If You Are Not Satisfied With the Decision

If you are not satisfied with Shakepay’s decision, you may be eligible for OBSI’s independent dispute resolution services. Please note that OBSI must be notified within 180 days of receipt of Shakepay’s decision. For residents outside of Quebec, the independent dispute resolution services are provided by OBSI. Please note that OBSI must be notified within 180 days of receipt of Shakepay’s decision.

For residents of Quebec, if you are not satisfied with Shakepay’s written decision once received or the complaints process, you also have the right to independent dispute resolution services offered by the Autorité des marchés financiers (“AMF”).

Dispute resolution services fees charged by the OBSI to access their resolution services are paid for by Shakepay.

OBSI

OBSI can be contacted at 1-888-451-4519 or by email at [email protected].

AMF

More information on the AMF’s assistance with complaints can be found here: https://lautorite.qc.ca/en/general-public/assistance-and-complaints/making-a-complaint

Please note that you always have a right to contact a lawyer for legal advice related to this complaint. There may be time limits for taking legal action and we recommend you discuss any legal options with a lawyer.

We are sorry that we did not meet your expectations, but we appreciate you taking the time to let us know through your complaint. Your feedback helps us learn and improve to better serve our customers like you!



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