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Staying on top of your bills doesn’t have to be time-consuming.

Whether you prefer using Online Banking or our Banking App, you have flexible options to settle everything from municipal bills to clothing accounts in just a few clicks.

 

 

Why you should pay your bills online

Safe

Our encrypted platforms and secure authentication keep your payments protected

Accurate

Your ID or biller reference number is used to retrieve your bills, reducing capturing errors

Control

Track your payment history and have an overview of all your bills in one place

Convenient

Skip the queues and pay your bills within minutes, anytime and anywhere

Safe

Our encrypted platforms and secure authentication keep your payments protected

Accurate

Your ID or biller reference number is used to retrieve your bills, reducing capturing errors

Control

Track your payment history and have an overview of all your bills in one place

Convenient

Skip the queues and pay your bills within minutes, anytime and anywhere
Pay on app

You can pay over 500 bills on your Banking App using your Pay@ reference number. This includes:

  • TV licences
  • Municipal rates, water and electricity
  • Retailers
  • Insurance companies
  • Subscription services

Ready to try it out? Follow our help guide on how to make a bill payment.

Pay online

Pay your bills via Online Banking by registering for My Bills. You can pay:

  • Taxes
  • Traffic fines
  • Municipal bills
  • Multichoice

How it works:

  • Sign into your Online Banking profile
  • Select Transact on the top menu
  • Select My Bills under the Pay header
  • Click on Get Started
  • Read and accept the terms and conditions
  • Click Next
  • Where necessary, ensure that you’re registered with the biller (like SARS) to receive the bill
     
  • Pay on app
  • Pay online

You can pay over 500 bills on your Banking App using your Pay@ reference number. This includes:

  • TV licences
  • Municipal rates, water and electricity
  • Retailers
  • Insurance companies
  • Subscription services

Ready to try it out? Follow our help guide on how to make a bill payment.

Pay your bills via Online Banking by registering for My Bills. You can pay:

  • Taxes
  • Traffic fines
  • Municipal bills
  • Multichoice

How it works:

  • Sign into your Online Banking profile
  • Select Transact on the top menu
  • Select My Bills under the Pay header
  • Click on Get Started
  • Read and accept the terms and conditions
  • Click Next
  • Where necessary, ensure that you’re registered with the biller (like SARS) to receive the bill
     
Frequently asked questions
What do I need if I want to pay my bills on the Banking App?
You need a Pay@ reference number provided to you by the biller.
Can I use any reference number to pay my bill?
No, you must use a valid and specific biller reference number that is supported by the Bill Payments service.
Can I search for the biller on the Banking App?
No, you only need to enter the biller reference number. Once captured, your bill details will automatically be fetched.
How much will Standard Bank charge me for paying my bills online?
Each transaction on the Banking App: R1.50
Each transaction on Online Banking: R10
How do I know if my biller is supported by Standard Bank?
After entering your reference number, the app will either display your bill details if the biller is supported or show an error message if the biller is not supported.
Can I get a refund if I paid the wrong biller?
No, incorrect bill payments are not refundable. Please doublecheck the biller reference number before completing the payment.
How do I link my account to SARS if I want to pay my taxes via Online Banking?
Create a profile on the SARS eFiling website
Choose My Bills as a payment method
Sign into your Online Banking profile
Subscribe to My Bills
Select SARS as the biller to pay your taxes
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