South Africa
PureSave Account
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
R
0
opening deposit
Anytime
Access to Funds
3.25 %
earn interest up to
Zero
monthly admin fee
PureSave interest rates
View interest earned per account balance band
PureSave
PureSave rates effective from 20 May 2022
Nominal interest rate over 12 months.
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
- 3 Free 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
What it costs
- No monthly management fees
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
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What you get
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What it costs
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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
- 3 Free 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
- No monthly management fees
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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