South Africa
Ways to bank
Once you’ve opened your account with us, you’re free to do your banking through any digital channel or device you prefer…
Some of the benefits
Free subscriptions
Pay no monthly fees to do your banking online, on the phone or at our ATMs
Security and control
Manage your money and accounts securely on your choice of digital channel
Anytime, anywhere
Do what you need to, whenever you want, wherever you are
Simple value-adds
Send money, pay your water and lights, and get your Smart ID or passport the easy way
Start using the self-service channels you prefer
ATM banking
Pay bills and change your overdraft limit without visiting a branch, and make deposits outside of banking hours.
Cellphone banking
Anytime, anywhere banking from your phone, with free inter-account transfers, payments and top-ups.
Mobile app banking
Manage your accounts and limits, make payments and send money safely on your smartphone or tablet.
Online banking
Manage your money from any device by creating your online profile to unlock DIY banking features.
Telephone and speech banking
Bank from any phone 24/7, or speak to a consultant during the week, over the weekend or on public holidays.
Register for MyUpdates
Register for free unlimited SMSs or email alerts to keep track of what’s happening on your bank accounts.
Make payments or send money
Pay with your phone using SnapScan
Use your smartphone to pay for goods and services in a snap!
Shop online with Masterpass
Shop online from any device with a secure digital wallet service.
Tap-to-pay at till points
Spend less time at the till by simply tapping your bank or credit card against the teller’s card device.
Send Instant Money
Send cash quickly and safely to anyone in SA for PIN-controlled cardless collection at our ATMs or retail partners.
LEARN MORE ABOUT WAYS YOU CAN BANK
self service banking
How self-service banking makes life better
Being able to do your banking from wherever you like and whenever you want makes handling your finances easier. With our range of self-service banking options, you can manage your money your way.
self service banking
10 Benefits to using our app
Wherever you are or wherever you’re going, banking has never been this easy and convenient. With your Standard Bank App, it only takes reaching into your pocket to fulfil your every banking need.
self service banking
How to pay your bills online
Our Internet Banking portal makes managing your bills easier than ever before. You can not only make payments directly from your own browser, you can also check which bills are still outstanding and even help out a relative by paying on their behalf.
self service banking
4 Different ways to Tap and Pay
Contactless payments are not only more hygienic; it’s also faster, more secure and convenient. Discover the various ways in which you can use your Standard Bank Credit Card to Tap to Pay.
loans
How to get an online loan
It wasn’t so long ago that you had to visit your nearest bank - tons of paperwork in tow - to apply for a personal loan.
international travel
Best ways to make payments on an overseas holiday
Planning an overseas holiday? Why worry about organising currency when we have a range of foreign exchange products to suit your needs?
managing your money
How Masterpass works
Shopping on your computer, tablet or smartphone has never been easier thanks to Masterpass, the digital wallet payment service that makes shopping online in South Africa as simple as ‘click and pay’.
Banking safely
Shyft Global Wallet
Whether you’re a Standard Bank or non-Standard Bank customer, you get to buy, send, sell and spend foreign currencies anywhere in the world with our free forex app.
Banking App
Experience easy and secure banking on the go by downloading our Banking App on your smartphone or tablet.
Visit the App Store or Google Play today.