Mastercard Gold Credit Card

Your golden opportunity awaits. Apply for a Mastercard Gold Credit Card today and enjoy cash back, discounts and access to exclusive lifestyle and travel benefits at a personalised rate tailored to you
Some of the benefits
Travel perks
20%* Back on groceries
Booking.com
Priceless specials
Travel benefits
- Get up to 20%* off on Emirates flights when you book through Leisure Desk
- Access handpicked experiences and offers in cities around the world with Priceless Cities
- Get up to 10%* cash back when you book on Booking.com using your Credit Card
- Enjoy 10%* off all hard and softshell luggage from Gopals
- Get up to 10% discount on car rental when you book through Rentalcars.com
- Get up to 10% discount on car rental when you book through Budget car rental
- Get up to 20% discount on car rental when you book throughup through Avis
- Get 15% * discount on IHG Hotels & Resorts across Europe, Maldives, India, Middle East & Africa when you book at IHG
Lifestyle benefits
- Get 15%* off wine, coffee, olive oils and more when you purchase online at Wine-of-the-Month Club
- Get access to food and lifestyle offers on the Priceless Specials MEA App
- Earn from 3* times more UCount Rewards Points every time you use your qualifying Credit Card, no matter where you shop
- Enjoy up to 20%* back in UCount Rewards Points on all qualifying spend* at Dis-Chem
- Earn up to 20%* back in Rewards Points on your grocery purchases made in-store at Game
- Earn up to 20%* back in Rewards Points on grocery** or fashion** categories at Makro
- Get up to R10* back in Rewards Points per litre of fuel and oil when you fill up at your nearest participating Astron Energy and/or Caltex service stations
- Enjoy 2* months of Lingokids for free for new users and thereafter get 30%* off monthly subscriptions for new and existing customers
- Enjoy 25% discount on your first Fiit subscription payment with your Credit Card
- Unlock your potential with UNICAF and get 75% scholarship off your program tuition fees when you pay using your Credit Card after admission
- Get your Mastercard Gamer Pass to participate in one of the biggest online gaming communities at Gogamers
- Get up to 10%* discount on surgeries & procedures when you pay with your Eligible Mastercard for Medical Tourism Concierge
*Rewards based on your Tiering Level, exclusions apply
**Dependent on your category selection under Choose Your Own Rewards
You also qualify for the following discounts when you use your Mastercard Gold Credit Card (valid until 31 December 2024):
- 40% Off on your monthly SWEAT 1000 app subscription
- 50% Off your first UCOOK meal kit order and 30% off on your next order
- Get a 30% discount on any skincare order from SKOON
- Receive 20% off online as a first-time Faithful to Nature customer
- 10% Off your online purchases from SportSA
Insurance benefits
- You are covered with automatic basic Travel Insurance
- Get a mandatory Credit Card Protection Plan and take the stress out of using your Credit Card, knowing that what you owe is covered in the event of death, disability, dread disease, retrenchment, and loss of income
Want to know how to redeem your benefits?
Your Gold Credit Card comes with several travel, lifestyle and insurance perks. Find out how to access and redeem these benefits.
*Terms and conditions apply
*Promotional T&Cs apply
- Chip- and PIN-enabled Mastercard credit card
- Shop at millions of merchants and ATMs worldwide
- 3D Secure verification for safe online shopping
- Tap to Pay™ in-store for R500 or less
- Link your card to the SnapScan or Masterpass apps to pay by phone
- Manage your Gold Credit Card on your phone, in-app, online or at our ATMs
- Activate or disable till-point, ATM and online card functionality using our app
- Single limit for straight and budget facilities
- Change your credit limit on request
Increase your Credit Card Limit
Please note that the credit limit increase option is only available if you have an existing Standard Bank Credit Card. All limit increases are based on your card account and credit history. T&Cs apply.
How you can apply for an increase:
- Sign into your Standard Bank App
- Tap on your Credit Card Tile in the Accounts section
- Next, tap on ‘Apply’ on the ‘Credit Limit Increase’ tile*
- Follow the prompts to find out how much you qualify for
- Personalise your offer and complete your application
- Get up to 55 days free interest if your account is paid in full
- 3% minimum monthly repayment with automatic payment option
- R63 monthly fee
- R190 initiation fee
*Promotional T&Cs apply.
See 2024 pricing guide
Before you start your application, please have the following ready:
- A copy of your South Africa ID (or your passport if you are not a South African citizen)*
- Most recent payslip
- 3 Months’ bank statements
- Proof of residence not older than 3 months
- You must earn R5 000 or more per month
* You must be over 18. Approval is subject to credit checks and Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA) requirements.
Already have a Standard Bank Account?
Apply on Internet Banking
- Sign into your Internet Banking profile to apply online
- On the top navigation menu, select Borrow and complete your information
- Follow the on-screen steps to find out which credit card you qualify for
Apply on the Standard Bank App
- Sign into your Standard Bank App
- Tap on the More icon at the bottom of your screen
- Next, tap on Open a new account
- Select Personal Lending
- Tap the Apply button under the Credit Card option and follow the on-screen steps
- For more detailed instructions, you can visit our Apply for a Credit Card page in our Help Centre.
Don’t have a Standard Bank Account?
See if you qualify by getting an instant quote or dial *120*2345.
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What you get
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Card features
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Increase your Credit Card Limit
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What it costs
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How to get it
Travel benefits
- Get up to 20%* off on Emirates flights when you book through Leisure Desk
- Access handpicked experiences and offers in cities around the world with Priceless Cities
- Get up to 10%* cash back when you book on Booking.com using your Credit Card
- Enjoy 10%* off all hard and softshell luggage from Gopals
- Get up to 10% discount on car rental when you book through Rentalcars.com
- Get up to 10% discount on car rental when you book through Budget car rental
- Get up to 20% discount on car rental when you book throughup through Avis
- Get 15% * discount on IHG Hotels & Resorts across Europe, Maldives, India, Middle East & Africa when you book at IHG
Lifestyle benefits
- Get 15%* off wine, coffee, olive oils and more when you purchase online at Wine-of-the-Month Club
- Get access to food and lifestyle offers on the Priceless Specials MEA App
- Earn from 3* times more UCount Rewards Points every time you use your qualifying Credit Card, no matter where you shop
- Enjoy up to 20%* back in UCount Rewards Points on all qualifying spend* at Dis-Chem
- Earn up to 20%* back in Rewards Points on your grocery purchases made in-store at Game
- Earn up to 20%* back in Rewards Points on grocery** or fashion** categories at Makro
- Get up to R10* back in Rewards Points per litre of fuel and oil when you fill up at your nearest participating Astron Energy and/or Caltex service stations
- Enjoy 2* months of Lingokids for free for new users and thereafter get 30%* off monthly subscriptions for new and existing customers
- Enjoy 25% discount on your first Fiit subscription payment with your Credit Card
- Unlock your potential with UNICAF and get 75% scholarship off your program tuition fees when you pay using your Credit Card after admission
- Get your Mastercard Gamer Pass to participate in one of the biggest online gaming communities at Gogamers
- Get up to 10%* discount on surgeries & procedures when you pay with your Eligible Mastercard for Medical Tourism Concierge
*Rewards based on your Tiering Level, exclusions apply
**Dependent on your category selection under Choose Your Own Rewards
You also qualify for the following discounts when you use your Mastercard Gold Credit Card (valid until 31 December 2024):
- 40% Off on your monthly SWEAT 1000 app subscription
- 50% Off your first UCOOK meal kit order and 30% off on your next order
- Get a 30% discount on any skincare order from SKOON
- Receive 20% off online as a first-time Faithful to Nature customer
- 10% Off your online purchases from SportSA
Insurance benefits
- You are covered with automatic basic Travel Insurance
- Get a mandatory Credit Card Protection Plan and take the stress out of using your Credit Card, knowing that what you owe is covered in the event of death, disability, dread disease, retrenchment, and loss of income
Want to know how to redeem your benefits?
Your Gold Credit Card comes with several travel, lifestyle and insurance perks. Find out how to access and redeem these benefits.
*Terms and conditions apply
*Promotional T&Cs apply
- Chip- and PIN-enabled Mastercard credit card
- Shop at millions of merchants and ATMs worldwide
- 3D Secure verification for safe online shopping
- Tap to Pay™ in-store for R500 or less
- Link your card to the SnapScan or Masterpass apps to pay by phone
- Manage your Gold Credit Card on your phone, in-app, online or at our ATMs
- Activate or disable till-point, ATM and online card functionality using our app
- Single limit for straight and budget facilities
- Change your credit limit on request
Increase your Credit Card Limit
Please note that the credit limit increase option is only available if you have an existing Standard Bank Credit Card. All limit increases are based on your card account and credit history. T&Cs apply.
How you can apply for an increase:
- Sign into your Standard Bank App
- Tap on your Credit Card Tile in the Accounts section
- Next, tap on ‘Apply’ on the ‘Credit Limit Increase’ tile*
- Follow the prompts to find out how much you qualify for
- Personalise your offer and complete your application
- Get up to 55 days free interest if your account is paid in full
- 3% minimum monthly repayment with automatic payment option
- R63 monthly fee
- R190 initiation fee
*Promotional T&Cs apply.
See 2024 pricing guide
Before you start your application, please have the following ready:
- A copy of your South Africa ID (or your passport if you are not a South African citizen)*
- Most recent payslip
- 3 Months’ bank statements
- Proof of residence not older than 3 months
- You must earn R5 000 or more per month
* You must be over 18. Approval is subject to credit checks and Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA) requirements.
Already have a Standard Bank Account?
Apply on Internet Banking
- Sign into your Internet Banking profile to apply online
- On the top navigation menu, select Borrow and complete your information
- Follow the on-screen steps to find out which credit card you qualify for
Apply on the Standard Bank App
- Sign into your Standard Bank App
- Tap on the More icon at the bottom of your screen
- Next, tap on Open a new account
- Select Personal Lending
- Tap the Apply button under the Credit Card option and follow the on-screen steps
- For more detailed instructions, you can visit our Apply for a Credit Card page in our Help Centre.
Don’t have a Standard Bank Account?
See if you qualify by getting an instant quote or dial *120*2345.
Our service fees range from R40 to R290 per month depending on the Credit Card.Interest rates are personalised ranging from a minimum of (prime – 0.25%) to the maximum allowable interest rate as per the NCA regulation. Your monthly repayment for your Credit Card is a minimum of 3% of your outstanding balance. An upfront, once-off initiation fee of R180 (VAT inclusive) will be required.