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(sum)1 Banking Account

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It's never too early to spark your child's interest in saving and spending wisely. Our (sum)1 Account, designed for kids under 16, comes with fantastic perks and a bank card with zero monthly fees.

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What you get
  • Exclusive access to Junior Perks so you can spoil your kids at their favourite retailers like Krispy Kreme, Nando’s & Burger King. Plus, get free movie tickets at Ster Kinekor
  • Bank card with automatic lost card protection
  • Unlimited free swipes at till points
  • 10 Free electronic debit transactions a month, including:
    • Prepaid airtime purchases
    • Electronic inter-account transfers
    • Electronic account payments
  • Free cash withdrawals up to R1 000 at our ATMs
  • Free cash deposits at our ATMs of up to R1 500
  • Free balance enquiries when you dial *120*2345#
  • Notifications on transactions via MyUpdates

*T&Cs apply

Sum1 – Double Value Campaign T&Cs
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General T&Cs

What it costs
  • No monthly fee
  • Pay as you transact rates apply after you have used your bundle services for the month.

See 2025 pricing guide

 

 

How to get it

As a parent, you don’t need to bank with us to open an account for your children.

  • You can complete the Call me back form
    or
  • You can visit your nearest branch and bring the following documents:
    • Your child’s birth certificate*
    • Your ID (parent or guardian)
    • Proof of residence not older than 3 months

*You must be under 16, and be an SA citizen

 

  • What you get
  • What it costs
  • How to get it
  • Exclusive access to Junior Perks so you can spoil your kids at their favourite retailers like Krispy Kreme, Nando’s & Burger King. Plus, get free movie tickets at Ster Kinekor
  • Bank card with automatic lost card protection
  • Unlimited free swipes at till points
  • 10 Free electronic debit transactions a month, including:
    • Prepaid airtime purchases
    • Electronic inter-account transfers
    • Electronic account payments
  • Free cash withdrawals up to R1 000 at our ATMs
  • Free cash deposits at our ATMs of up to R1 500
  • Free balance enquiries when you dial *120*2345#
  • Notifications on transactions via MyUpdates

*T&Cs apply

Sum1 – Double Value Campaign T&Cs
Personal transaction accounts T&Cs
General T&Cs

  • No monthly fee
  • Pay as you transact rates apply after you have used your bundle services for the month.

See 2025 pricing guide

 

 

As a parent, you don’t need to bank with us to open an account for your children.

  • You can complete the Call me back form
    or
  • You can visit your nearest branch and bring the following documents:
    • Your child’s birth certificate*
    • Your ID (parent or guardian)
    • Proof of residence not older than 3 months

*You must be under 16, and be an SA citizen

 

Tips and guidance
Getting started
Getting started
Using your card
Using your card
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.

Ways to pay by card
Ways to pay by card

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

Getting started
Using your card
Keeping your card safe

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

Ways to pay by card

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

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

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

2

Rewards Points on all your qualifying purchases.

3

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

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Your kids can experience all the advantages of a bank account without any monthly fees
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Enjoy discounts from your kids' favourite food joints, stores, entertainment spots, and so much more
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Easy monitoring

Easily manage your kid’s account via your Banking App or Online Banking and enjoy peace of mind
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Smart money choices

Teach your kids important money lessons with an account designed for beginners
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Zero fees

Your kids can experience all the advantages of a bank account without any monthly fees
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Junior Perks

Enjoy discounts from your kids' favourite food joints, stores, entertainment spots, and so much more
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Easy monitoring

Easily manage your kid’s account via your Banking App or Online Banking and enjoy peace of mind
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