Non-resident banking
Looking to do your banking in South Africa while living in another country? We have the one-stop solution for you.
Some of the benefits
Convenience
Apply from anywhere in the world
Online Banking
Manage your assets and financial interest in South Africa online, wherever you are in the world
Tailored solutions
Choose from a variety of banking solutions that fit your needs
Zero VAT
Pay no VAT on banking fees, keeping more of your capital working for you
Let us help you transact
Here are some of the ways we can help you move your money across borders:
- Online Banking
Get a card and register for Online Banking to:- Make local payments to South African bank accounts
- View and download your bank statements
- International transfers
- Standing instructions are a way of making automatic payments through the bank for a fixed amount on regular intervals (annually, quarterly, monthly, or weekly upon request) by debiting your active account.
- Document required for international transfer (Standing Instruction (SI) form). Send your completed form to [email protected]
- Automated payments
- Make automatic payments for a fixed amount at regular intervals (annually, quarterly, monthly, or weekly upon request) by debiting your current or savings account
- Download, complete and send your Standing Instruction (SI) form to [email protected]
What it costs
The bank fees you’ll pay depends on the type of account you choose and the type of transactions you make.
- Annual fee for safe custody and share-related transactions: R447
- Renewal fee: R1 050
- Outward International Payments (excluding travel-related transactions) sent to parties outside the Common Monetary Area ‒ foreign currency and Rand: 0.60%
- Standing Instructions: additional R75 to outward international fees
- Exemption from Reg 3(1)(f): R1 589
- Written/ Electronic (Exceptions) application: R1 589
- Application to remit funds in excess of R10 million: R1 589
Documents required
To start banking as a non-resident, you’ll need certified copies of:
- Your valid passport
- Proof of address not older than 3 months
- 3 Months’ statements from your offshore bank account
- Proof of income
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Let us help you transact
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What it costs
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Documents required
Here are some of the ways we can help you move your money across borders:
- Online Banking
Get a card and register for Online Banking to:- Make local payments to South African bank accounts
- View and download your bank statements
- International transfers
- Standing instructions are a way of making automatic payments through the bank for a fixed amount on regular intervals (annually, quarterly, monthly, or weekly upon request) by debiting your active account.
- Document required for international transfer (Standing Instruction (SI) form). Send your completed form to [email protected]
- Automated payments
- Make automatic payments for a fixed amount at regular intervals (annually, quarterly, monthly, or weekly upon request) by debiting your current or savings account
- Download, complete and send your Standing Instruction (SI) form to [email protected]
The bank fees you’ll pay depends on the type of account you choose and the type of transactions you make.
- Annual fee for safe custody and share-related transactions: R447
- Renewal fee: R1 050
- Outward International Payments (excluding travel-related transactions) sent to parties outside the Common Monetary Area ‒ foreign currency and Rand: 0.60%
- Standing Instructions: additional R75 to outward international fees
- Exemption from Reg 3(1)(f): R1 589
- Written/ Electronic (Exceptions) application: R1 589
- Application to remit funds in excess of R10 million: R1 589
To start banking as a non-resident, you’ll need certified copies of:
- Your valid passport
- Proof of address not older than 3 months
- 3 Months’ statements from your offshore bank account
- Proof of income
Frequently asked questions
Can I apply for Non- Resident products If I emigrated from South Africa?
As a South African citizen or permanent resident who has formally emigrated (private individuals who have ceased to be residents for tax purposes), you can still enjoy local banking products:
- Transact with a non-resident bank account for your everyday needs
- Fund a property by getting a loan of up to 50% of the property value
- Invest and save through a range of savings and investment products
We will also help you transfer your assets abroad, provided you:
- have ceased to be a resident for tax purposes in South Africa;
- have obtained a Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN in respect of emigration from the South African Revenue Service (SARS); and
- are tax compliant upon verification of the Tax Compliance Status (TCS).
If you have formally emigrated and want to inquire about opening a non-resident account, please contact us at [email protected]
Can I open a Non-Resident Account if I reside in Lesotho, Namibia or Eswatini?
No, you cannot open a Non-Resident Account if you reside in Lesotho, Namibia or Eswatini. If you reside in these countries you can visit our temporary resident banking page to see the products available to you.
Can I open a Non-Resident Account if I live in South Africa?
No, you must live in a country other than South Africa, Lesotho, Namibia or Eswatini.
If you live in South Africa you can visit our temporary resident banking page see the products available to you.
Non-Resident FAQs
Have more questions? Read our full FAQs.
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International Payments
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