Temporary Resident Banking
Are you coming to South Africa for work or study, or already live here with temporary resident status? Ensure you save, invest and grow your money with one of our Temporary Resident bank accounts.
Some of the benefits
Apply anywhere
Choose a bank account and apply within minutes wherever you are
Send money home
Make international payments anytime on your Banking App or via Online Banking
Save and invest
Reach your savings and investment goals with accounts that give you value and help you grow your money
Tailored for you
Apply for a credit card or loan and benefit from personalised interest rates
Coming to SA
Are you planning to live in South Africa? Ensure you are bank-ready:
- Choose a Temporary Resident bank account that suits your needs and apply online wherever you are
- Once you’re in South Africa, you can apply for other banking products and services such as a Personal or Student Loan
- Get special rates and a personal banker if you’re a graduate with a professional qualification
- Get access to unlimited deals and retail discounts if you’re a student who is 24 years old or younger
- Get a bank account for your children and teach them how to work with money
Already in SA
If you’re already living in South Africa and have a temporary residence permit, you can:
- Apply online for a Temporary Resident bank account
- Apply on our Banking App or Internet Banking for Savings and Investment accounts at the same price as South African citizens
- Visit your nearest branch for tailored solutions if you need a credit card, home loan, personal loan, student loan or car financing
- Make international payments to people or companies
- Send and receive money in your preferred currency using Shyft
- Use Instant Money to send money to anyone in South Africa using their SA cellphone number
- Insure what matters to you, whether it’s your car, income, home contents and more
Not yet in SA
Apply for your Temporary Resident bank account online or at your nearest branch:
Applying online
- Complete an online application in a few easy steps
- You will receive an email confirming your application and informing you of the next steps
- Your Temporary Resident bank account application is valid for 90 days
- When you arrive in South Africa, simply visit your nearest branch – we already know who you are
- Bring your passport, valid permit and proof of residence to confirm your identity
- At the branch, complete your application and get your temporary resident bank card
- Start banking like you would at home
Accepted Documents
We accept the following documents:
Permanent residents
- South African ID
- Proof of residence
Temporary residents with a South African ID
- South African ID
- Valid permit
- Proof of residence
Diplomats
- Passport with stamped entry visa
- Proof of residence
Retired persons
- Passport
- Retired person’s permit
- Proof of residence
Relatives
- Passport
- Relative’s permit (e.g. spousal permit)
- Proof of residence
Students
- Passport
- Valid study permit
- Proof of residence
Asylum seekers
- Asylum seeker permit
- Proof of residence
Refugees
- Valid SA bar-coded Refugee ID
- Proof of income
- Proof of residence
Workers
- Passport
- Work permit or
- Visitor’s visa with work conditions
- Proof of income
- Proof of residence
Additional Services
As a temporary resident, you get access to our value-added services:
International payments:
- Make international payments on our Banking App or via Internet Banking
- View the exchange rate and transaction costs upfront
Shyft Forex:
- The Shyft Forex app provides you with a holistic foreign currency solution at the touch of a key
- Buy and store multiple foreign currencies
- Buy forex as and when it suits you
Instant Money:
- Send Instant Money via Internet Banking, our Banking App or cellphone banking, our ATMs or retail partners
- Give your recipients the choice of collecting their money at any one of our ATMs or retail partners
Virtual card
- Create and top-up your virtual card via our Banking App
- Make payments and purchases online without having to use your Credit or Debit Card details
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Coming to SA
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Already in SA
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Not yet in SA
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Accepted Documents
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Additional Services
Are you planning to live in South Africa? Ensure you are bank-ready:
- Choose a Temporary Resident bank account that suits your needs and apply online wherever you are
- Once you’re in South Africa, you can apply for other banking products and services such as a Personal or Student Loan
- Get special rates and a personal banker if you’re a graduate with a professional qualification
- Get access to unlimited deals and retail discounts if you’re a student who is 24 years old or younger
- Get a bank account for your children and teach them how to work with money
If you’re already living in South Africa and have a temporary residence permit, you can:
- Apply online for a Temporary Resident bank account
- Apply on our Banking App or Internet Banking for Savings and Investment accounts at the same price as South African citizens
- Visit your nearest branch for tailored solutions if you need a credit card, home loan, personal loan, student loan or car financing
- Make international payments to people or companies
- Send and receive money in your preferred currency using Shyft
- Use Instant Money to send money to anyone in South Africa using their SA cellphone number
- Insure what matters to you, whether it’s your car, income, home contents and more
Apply for your Temporary Resident bank account online or at your nearest branch:
Applying online
- Complete an online application in a few easy steps
- You will receive an email confirming your application and informing you of the next steps
- Your Temporary Resident bank account application is valid for 90 days
- When you arrive in South Africa, simply visit your nearest branch – we already know who you are
- Bring your passport, valid permit and proof of residence to confirm your identity
- At the branch, complete your application and get your temporary resident bank card
- Start banking like you would at home
We accept the following documents:
Permanent residents
- South African ID
- Proof of residence
Temporary residents with a South African ID
- South African ID
- Valid permit
- Proof of residence
Diplomats
- Passport with stamped entry visa
- Proof of residence
Retired persons
- Passport
- Retired person’s permit
- Proof of residence
Relatives
- Passport
- Relative’s permit (e.g. spousal permit)
- Proof of residence
Students
- Passport
- Valid study permit
- Proof of residence
Asylum seekers
- Asylum seeker permit
- Proof of residence
Refugees
- Valid SA bar-coded Refugee ID
- Proof of income
- Proof of residence
Workers
- Passport
- Work permit or
- Visitor’s visa with work conditions
- Proof of income
- Proof of residence
As a temporary resident, you get access to our value-added services:
International payments:
- Make international payments on our Banking App or via Internet Banking
- View the exchange rate and transaction costs upfront
Shyft Forex:
- The Shyft Forex app provides you with a holistic foreign currency solution at the touch of a key
- Buy and store multiple foreign currencies
- Buy forex as and when it suits you
Instant Money:
- Send Instant Money via Internet Banking, our Banking App or cellphone banking, our ATMs or retail partners
- Give your recipients the choice of collecting their money at any one of our ATMs or retail partners
Virtual card
- Create and top-up your virtual card via our Banking App
- Make payments and purchases online without having to use your Credit or Debit Card details
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