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PureSave Account

Saving and investments PureSave

Open this no debit order savings account that allows you to transact and shop for what you want today, while saving and earning interest for tomorrow

PureSave interest rates

View interest earned per account balance band

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Some of the benefits

Bank and save

Earn interest when you save while using this account for day-to-day transactions

No debit orders

No debit orders or stop orders will be processed on this account - making it easier to manage your finances

No monthly fees

Pay zero monthly management fees and get 3 free ATM cash deposits per month

Convenient

Link your card for easy access on self-service channels and buy pre-paid airtime and electricity
What you get
  • You can save and transact with the same account
  • Full control of your savings with a no debit order account
  • There is no minimum opening balance, meaning you can start saving with an amount that works for you
  • Access your savings whenever you want with no penalties
  • A higher, more competitive interest rate, so the money you put away works harder for you
  • Free up to R3000  ATM cash deposits per month
  • Gold debit card that you can use at ATMs and for card purchases 
  • Buy data, airtime, electricity and Lotto
  • Send and receive Instant Money 

Puresave  terms and conditions
General terms and conditions

What it costs
  • No monthly management fees

See 2024 pricing guide
 

How to get it

If you’re an existing Standard Bank customer:

Apply via Internet Banking:

  • Sign into your Internet Banking profile
  • Navigate to the Save & Invest tab and click on the browse button
  • Scroll down until you see the PureSave Savings tile
  • Click on Get Account and complete the steps

Apply on our Banking App:

  • Sign into the app
  • Tap on the More tile
  • Select Open a new account
  • Tap on Savings and Investment
  • Scroll down until you see the PureSave Savings  tile and tap on it


If you don’t bank with us:

Complete our Call Me Back form:

  • Click on the 'Open Now' button at the top of the page
  • Fill in your details
  • Click ‘Submit’ and one of our consultants will be in touch


What you’ll need to apply at a branch:

  • Be 16 years or older
  • ID copy (or passport if not an SA citizen)*
  • Proof of residence not older than 3 months

*If you’re a minor, you’ll need the consent of your parent or guardian

  • What you get
  • What it costs
  • How to get it
  • You can save and transact with the same account
  • Full control of your savings with a no debit order account
  • There is no minimum opening balance, meaning you can start saving with an amount that works for you
  • Access your savings whenever you want with no penalties
  • A higher, more competitive interest rate, so the money you put away works harder for you
  • Free up to R3000  ATM cash deposits per month
  • Gold debit card that you can use at ATMs and for card purchases 
  • Buy data, airtime, electricity and Lotto
  • Send and receive Instant Money 

Puresave  terms and conditions
General terms and conditions

  • No monthly management fees

See 2024 pricing guide
 

If you’re an existing Standard Bank customer:

Apply via Internet Banking:

  • Sign into your Internet Banking profile
  • Navigate to the Save & Invest tab and click on the browse button
  • Scroll down until you see the PureSave Savings tile
  • Click on Get Account and complete the steps

Apply on our Banking App:

  • Sign into the app
  • Tap on the More tile
  • Select Open a new account
  • Tap on Savings and Investment
  • Scroll down until you see the PureSave Savings  tile and tap on it


If you don’t bank with us:

Complete our Call Me Back form:

  • Click on the 'Open Now' button at the top of the page
  • Fill in your details
  • Click ‘Submit’ and one of our consultants will be in touch


What you’ll need to apply at a branch:

  • Be 16 years or older
  • ID copy (or passport if not an SA citizen)*
  • Proof of residence not older than 3 months

*If you’re a minor, you’ll need the consent of your parent or guardian

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