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MarketLink savings account
Enjoy the benefits of a bank account while saving money for a rainy day.
R
1 000
Opening deposit
Anytime
Access to Funds
5.95%
Earn interest up to
MarketLink interest rates
See how much interest you can earn depending on your account balance.
MARKETLINK SAVINGS ACCOUNT
Interest rates are effective from 20 September 2024
Nominal interest rate over 12 months.
Some of the benefits
Flexibility
Use your savings account like a full transactional account
Financial Security
Draw from your emergency funds whenever the need arises
Automated saving
Set up debit and stop orders to ensure savings are automated
Linked account
Link your card to existing accounts as well as debit or credit cards
What you get
- A savings account that can be linked to any card you have
- Interest can be transferred to any other account
- Unlimited deposits and withdrawals
- 2 Free ATM cash deposits per month
- Interest rate based on your account balance
- Interest calculated daily and paid out monthly
- Capital is guaranteed
Savings and Investments accounts scheduled payments competition
MarketLink terms and conditions
General terms and conditions
What it costs
- No monthly fees
- R1 000 minimum balance
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 MarketLink Investment 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 MarketLink Investment 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
- A savings account that can be linked to any card you have
- Interest can be transferred to any other account
- Unlimited deposits and withdrawals
- 2 Free ATM cash deposits per month
- Interest rate based on your account balance
- Interest calculated daily and paid out monthly
- Capital is guaranteed
Savings and Investments accounts scheduled payments competition
MarketLink terms and conditions
General terms and conditions
- No monthly fees
- R1 000 minimum balance
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 MarketLink Investment 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 MarketLink Investment 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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