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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.
Some of the benefits
Free services
Varsity Vibe
Withdraw at tills
Great rates
- Top up – buy data or airtime by dialling *130*2345# or using the mobile banking app
- Free subscription to Varsity Vibe – a student discount app which gives you instant access to exclusive student deals
- Link your card to the SnapScan or Masterpass apps to pay by phone
- Unlimited free swipes at till points
- 10 free electronic debit transactions a month
- Cash withdrawals up to a value of R1000 at our ATMs
- Free up to R1500 cash deposits at our ATMs
- Free balance enquiries on your phone
- 50% off your TravelWallet card activation, loading and reloading
- Notifications on transactions via MyUpdates
- Get 250MB or R25 airtime for free every month from Standard Bank Mobile *
*T&Cs apply
Personal transaction accounts T&Cs
General T&Cs
Standard Bank Mobile 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 9.99 monthly fee
- Pay as you transact rates apply once you’ve used your bundled services for the month.
Bring the following documents into a branch to open your account
What you’ll need
- Your South African ID* (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
- Top up – buy data or airtime by dialling *130*2345# or using the mobile banking app
- Free subscription to Varsity Vibe – a student discount app which gives you instant access to exclusive student deals
- Link your card to the SnapScan or Masterpass apps to pay by phone
- Unlimited free swipes at till points
- 10 free electronic debit transactions a month
- Cash withdrawals up to a value of R1000 at our ATMs
- Free up to R1500 cash deposits at our ATMs
- Free balance enquiries on your phone
- 50% off your TravelWallet card activation, loading and reloading
- Notifications on transactions via MyUpdates
- Get 250MB or R25 airtime for free every month from Standard Bank Mobile *
*T&Cs apply
Personal transaction accounts T&Cs
General T&Cs
Standard Bank Mobile 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 9.99 monthly fee
- Pay as you transact rates apply once you’ve used your bundled services for the month.
Bring the following documents into a branch to open your account
What you’ll need
- Your South African ID* (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
Learn to make the most of your new card.
Making changes to your card is quick, safe and easy when you know how.
Using your card is one of the safest ways to pay, but you should always take precautions.
Using a credit, cheque or debit card gives you various payment options.
