Temporary resident banking Tabs
Coming to live in South Africa or already in SA with a temporary residence status? Get full-service solutions foryour specific needs
Some of the benefits
Apply anywhere
Send money home
Save + invest
Quick and easy
Are you planning to live in South Africa? Ensure you are bank-ready:
- Choose a Temporary Resident bank account that suits your needs and apply online wherever you are
- Once you’re in South Africa, you can apply for other banking products and services such as a Personal or Student Loan
- Get special rates and a personal banker if you’re a graduate with a professional qualification
- Get access to unlimited deals and retail discounts if you’re a student who is 24 years old or younger
- Get a bank account for your children and teach them how to work with money
If you’re already living in South Africa and have a temporary residence permit, you can:
- Apply online for a Temporary Resident bank account
- Apply on our Banking App or Internet Banking for Savings and Investment accounts at the same price as South African citizens
- Visit your nearest branch for tailored solutions if you need a credit card, home loan, personal loan, student loan or car financing
- Make international payments to people or companies
- Send and receive money in your preferred currency using Shyft
- Use Instant Money to send money to anyone in South Africa using their SA cellphone number
- Insure what matters to you, whether it’s your car, income, home contents and more
Apply for your Temporary Resident bank account online or at your nearest branch:
Applying online
- Complete an online application in a few easy steps
- You will receive an email confirming your application and informing you of the next steps
- Your Temporary Resident bank account application is valid for 90 days
- When you arrive in South Africa, simply visit your nearest branch – we already know who you are
- Bring your passport, valid permit and proof of residence to confirm your identity
- At the branch, complete your application and get your temporary resident bank card
- Start banking like you would at home
We accept the following documents:
Permanent residents
- South African ID
- Proof of residence
Temporary residents with a South African ID
- South African ID
- Valid permit
- Proof of residence
Diplomats
- Passport with stamped entry visa
- Proof of residence
Retired persons
- Passport
- Retired person’s permit
- Proof of residence
Relatives
- Passport
- Relative’s permit (e.g. spousal permit)
- Proof of residence
Students
- Passport
- Valid study permit
- Proof of residence
Asylum seekers
- Asylum seeker permit
- Proof of residence
Refugees
- Valid SA bar-coded Refugee ID
- Proof of income
- Proof of residence
Workers
- Passport
- Work permit or
- Visitor’s visa with work conditions
- Proof of income
- Proof of residence
As a temporary resident, you get access to our value-added services:
International payments:
- Make international payments on our Banking App or via Internet Banking
- View the exchange rate and transaction costs upfront
Shyft Forex:
- The Shyft Forex app provides you with a holistic foreign currency solution at the touch of a key
- Buy and store multiple foreign currencies
- Buy forex as and when it suits you
Instant Money:
- Send Instant Money via Internet Banking, our Banking App or cellphone banking, our ATMs or retail partners
- Give your recipients the choice of collecting their money at any one of our ATMs or retail partners
Virtual card
- Create and top-up your virtual card via our Banking App
- Make payments and purchases online without having to use your Credit or Debit Card details
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Coming to SA
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Already in SA
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Not yet in SA
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Accepted Documents
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Additional Services
Are you planning to live in South Africa? Ensure you are bank-ready:
- Choose a Temporary Resident bank account that suits your needs and apply online wherever you are
- Once you’re in South Africa, you can apply for other banking products and services such as a Personal or Student Loan
- Get special rates and a personal banker if you’re a graduate with a professional qualification
- Get access to unlimited deals and retail discounts if you’re a student who is 24 years old or younger
- Get a bank account for your children and teach them how to work with money
If you’re already living in South Africa and have a temporary residence permit, you can:
- Apply online for a Temporary Resident bank account
- Apply on our Banking App or Internet Banking for Savings and Investment accounts at the same price as South African citizens
- Visit your nearest branch for tailored solutions if you need a credit card, home loan, personal loan, student loan or car financing
- Make international payments to people or companies
- Send and receive money in your preferred currency using Shyft
- Use Instant Money to send money to anyone in South Africa using their SA cellphone number
- Insure what matters to you, whether it’s your car, income, home contents and more
Apply for your Temporary Resident bank account online or at your nearest branch:
Applying online
- Complete an online application in a few easy steps
- You will receive an email confirming your application and informing you of the next steps
- Your Temporary Resident bank account application is valid for 90 days
- When you arrive in South Africa, simply visit your nearest branch – we already know who you are
- Bring your passport, valid permit and proof of residence to confirm your identity
- At the branch, complete your application and get your temporary resident bank card
- Start banking like you would at home
We accept the following documents:
Permanent residents
- South African ID
- Proof of residence
Temporary residents with a South African ID
- South African ID
- Valid permit
- Proof of residence
Diplomats
- Passport with stamped entry visa
- Proof of residence
Retired persons
- Passport
- Retired person’s permit
- Proof of residence
Relatives
- Passport
- Relative’s permit (e.g. spousal permit)
- Proof of residence
Students
- Passport
- Valid study permit
- Proof of residence
Asylum seekers
- Asylum seeker permit
- Proof of residence
Refugees
- Valid SA bar-coded Refugee ID
- Proof of income
- Proof of residence
Workers
- Passport
- Work permit or
- Visitor’s visa with work conditions
- Proof of income
- Proof of residence
As a temporary resident, you get access to our value-added services:
International payments:
- Make international payments on our Banking App or via Internet Banking
- View the exchange rate and transaction costs upfront
Shyft Forex:
- The Shyft Forex app provides you with a holistic foreign currency solution at the touch of a key
- Buy and store multiple foreign currencies
- Buy forex as and when it suits you
Instant Money:
- Send Instant Money via Internet Banking, our Banking App or cellphone banking, our ATMs or retail partners
- Give your recipients the choice of collecting their money at any one of our ATMs or retail partners
Virtual card
- Create and top-up your virtual card via our Banking App
- Make payments and purchases online without having to use your Credit or Debit Card details