Bank accounts – Open a bank account online (2024)

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Are you happy with the basics, or do you want the extra benefits your lifestyle demands? Our bank accounts are safe and easy to use while giving you the freedom to manage your money and make payments on the go. Start your bank account application online today.

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Safe and secure

Have peace of mind knowing that your money is safe when making payments in-store, online or overseas

Control

Manage your EAP, daily and monthly ATM limit from our Banking App or via Internet Banking

Choose how you bank

Bank the way you want to, whenever you want to – online, in-app or at our ATMs

UCount Rewards

Earn UCount Rewards Points whenever you pay by card to spend on the things you like

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Open a MyMo Plus Account Online Now

You will have the option of signing in with your online banking credentials or registering a new profile, so you can apply in a secure environment.

Open a MyMo Plus account online today.

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Open a MyMo Plus Account Online Now

Open a MyMo Plus account online today and bank more for less with in bundle transactions included.

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Request a call to apply for ACHIEVATM

Apply for the ACHIEVATM offering which includes a MyMo Plus Account, Credit Card, free Accidental Death Cover and so much more.

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(sum)1 Banking Account

Open a PureSave for yourself

Open this account to earn interest when you save, while using it for your day-to-day transactions.

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Open a PureSave for your child

Give your child a financial head start with this savings and transactional account in one.

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PURESAVE
APPLY ONLINE

You will have the option of signing in with your online banking credentials or registering a new profile, so you can apply in a secure environment.

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Not a Standard Bank customer?

Open a PureSave for yourself

Earn interest as you save and make day-to-day transactions.

Open a PureSave for your child

Give your child a financial head start with this savings and transactional account in one.

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or

PURESAVE
APPLY ONLINE

You will have the option of signing in with your online banking credentials or registering a new profile, so you can apply in a secure environment.

Already have your online banking credentials?

Sign in

Don't have your online banking credentials yet?

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Bank accounts that are no longer available

The following accounts are discontinued. If you’re an existing customer, please view the 2024 pricing guide and terms and conditions for each product below.

Elite Banking

The Elite Banking Account is discontinued. If you already have a Elite Banking Account, please take a look at the pricing guide for 2024.

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Student Achiever

The Student Achiever Account is discontinued. If you already have a Student Achiever Account, please take a look at the pricing guide for 2024.

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Access Account

The Access Account is discontinued. If you already have an AccessAccount, please take a look at the pricing guide for 2024.

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Tips and guidance

Getting started

Getting started

Learn to make the most of your new card.

  • MyUpdates
  • Link your card to your online banking profile
  • Get or change your PIN

Using your card

Using your card

Making changes to your card is quick, safe and easy when you know how.

  • Get an additional card
  • Use your card abroad
  • Enable or disable card transactions
  • Cheque limit reduction

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.

  • How to create and guard your card PIN
  • ATM safety tips
  • Paying by card at till points

Ways to pay by card

Ways to pay by card

Using a credit or debit card gives you various payment options.

  • Shopping online
  • Using your budget facility
  • Paying by card at till points

Registering for chat services

Registering for chat services

Speak to your banker anytime through social media.

  • Facebook Messenger service
  • WeChat service

Getting started

Learn to make the most of your new card.

  • MyUpdates
  • Link your card to your online banking profile
  • Get or change your PIN

Using your card

Making changes to your card is quick, safe and easy when you know how.

  • Get an additional card
  • Use your card abroad
  • Enable or disable card transactions
  • Cheque limit reduction

Keeping your card safe

Using your card is one of the safest ways to pay, but you should always take precautions.

  • How to create and guard your card PIN
  • ATM safety tips
  • Paying by card at till points

Ways to pay by card

Using a credit or debit card gives you various payment options.

  • Shopping online
  • Using your budget facility
  • Paying by card at till points

Registering for chat services

Speak to your banker anytime through social media.

  • Facebook Messenger service
  • WeChat service

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We can switch your debit order quickly and easily

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Standard Bank Mobile

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Get it on credit

Switch to Standard Bank to get the best interest rates and benefits that our range of credit cards offer.

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Offshore bank accounts

Expand your horizons with an international banking account that opens up new opportunities to transact in up to four global currencies.

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Register now to benefit from paying with your Credit, Cheque or Debit card.

1

Register

Using any qualifying Standard Bank personal Credit, Cheque or Debit card.

2

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Rewards Points on all your qualifying purchases.

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Rewards Points in four easy ways. Improve your Tier Level and earn even more Rewards Points.

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