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Student Achiever account
Match your dreams and ambition with an account that can back you from 16 to 24 years old.
R
5.30
monthly fee
No
monthly income required
Some of the benefits
Free services
Link your card for free online, cellphone, telephone and mobile app banking
Draw at tills
Draw cash at the till from various retailers if there are no ATMs where you stay
Great rates
Enjoy low interest rates when you apply for a student loan for tuition
Top up
Dial *130*2345# to recharge airtime or data with no service or data charges
What you get
- Link your card to the SnapScan or Masterpass apps to pay by phone
- Unlimited free swipes at till points
- 8 free electronic debit transactions a month
- 2 free withdrawals and deposits a month at our ATMs
- Free balance enquiries on your phone
- 50% off your TravelWallet card activation, loading and reloading
- Notifications on transactions via MyUpdates
- A 50% discount on your subscription to Siyavula – an online maths and science practice platform for high school learners
- Free subscription to Varsity Vibe – a student discount app which gives you instant access to exclusive student deals
General T&Cs
Personal transaction accounts T&Cs
Card features
- Secure Chip and PIN enabled card
- Global Mastercard or Visa acceptance and ATM network
- Access to Mastercard or Visa offers and their 24/7 emergency services contact centres*
- Link your card to the SnapScan or Masterpass apps to pay by phone and shop securely online
- Automatic lost card protection
- Activate or disable till point, ATM and online card functionality using our App
- Access to a secure wallet facility to load funds for contactless transactions
*T&Cs apply
What it costs
- R 5,30 monthly fee
- R 25,22 if you use more than your bundled transactions
- Pay as you transact rates apply once you’ve used your bundled services for the month.
See 2019 pricing guide
See 2018 pricing guide
How to get it
What you’ll need
- Your South African ID copy* (or residence permit if not an SA citizen)
- Copy of your registration at a recognised institution
- Proof of residence not older than 3 months
- If you’re studying part-time, you must earn less than R 3 000 a month
*You must be 16 to 24 years old to apply
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What you get
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Card features
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What it costs
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How to get it
- Link your card to the SnapScan or Masterpass apps to pay by phone
- Unlimited free swipes at till points
- 8 free electronic debit transactions a month
- 2 free withdrawals and deposits a month at our ATMs
- Free balance enquiries on your phone
- 50% off your TravelWallet card activation, loading and reloading
- Notifications on transactions via MyUpdates
- A 50% discount on your subscription to Siyavula – an online maths and science practice platform for high school learners
- Free subscription to Varsity Vibe – a student discount app which gives you instant access to exclusive student deals
General T&Cs
Personal transaction accounts T&Cs
- Secure Chip and PIN enabled card
- Global Mastercard or Visa acceptance and ATM network
- Access to Mastercard or Visa offers and their 24/7 emergency services contact centres*
- Link your card to the SnapScan or Masterpass apps to pay by phone and shop securely online
- Automatic lost card protection
- Activate or disable till point, ATM and online card functionality using our App
- Access to a secure wallet facility to load funds for contactless transactions
*T&Cs apply
- R 5,30 monthly fee
- R 25,22 if you use more than your bundled transactions
- Pay as you transact rates apply once you’ve used your bundled services for the month.
See 2019 pricing guide
See 2018 pricing guide
What you’ll need
- Your South African ID copy* (or residence permit if not an SA citizen)
- Copy of your registration at a recognised institution
- Proof of residence not older than 3 months
- If you’re studying part-time, you must earn less than R 3 000 a month
*You must be 16 to 24 years old to apply
current account interest rates
View the interest earned per account balance band
Current accounts rates and prices
These rates are effective from 21 July 2017.
Consolidator (including Plus accounts)
No credit interest is paid on these options;
Prestige, Elite and Private Banking customers (including Plus accounts)
| Balance bands | Nominal | Effective |
|---|---|---|
| Below - R 2 499 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| R 2 500 - R 4 999 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| R 5 000 - R 9 999 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| R 10 000 - R 49 999 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| R 50 000 - R 99 999 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| R 100 000 - R 999 999 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| R 1 000 000 and above | 0.00% | 0.00% |
*Interest rates are quoted as per annum rates.
Note: Plus account customers do not qualify for the rebate option
No interest is paid on credit balances in current accounts on the rebate option.
Tips and guidance
Getting started
Getting started
Learn to make the most of your new card.
Using your card
Using your card
Making changes to your card is quick, safe and easy when you know how.
Keeping your card safe
Keeping your card safe
Using your card is one of the safest ways to pay, but you should always take precautions.
Ways to pay by card
Ways to pay by card
Using a credit, cheque or debit card gives you various payment options.
Register now to benefit from paying with your credit, cheque or debit card
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