Cash Rewards
Earn cash back with Absa Rewards
Overdraft Facility
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Account holder and spouse account benefits
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Kids account benefits
- No monthly fee
- Monthly 100MB data
- A R20.00 food voucher which can be used at any of our partners, namely Wimpy, Burger King, Debonairs, Nando’s or Steers
- Monthly discount to selected Kidz activities
- Cash deposits of up to R500 at Absa ATMs, branches and cash acceptors.
- Airtime / data pre-paid top-ups at points of sale, Absa ATMs, Online, Telephone and Cellphone banking
- Debit card purchases and tap-and-go purchases
- Internal debit orders and stop orders.
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Get cash back with Absa Rewards
Absa Rewards programme rewards you for banking with Absa by putting cash back in your pocket. You earn cash back on all qualifying transactions and get access to great offers and promotions from our Rewards partners participating in the programme. Use your Absa card for point-of sale and online purchases.
The percentage cash back that you can earn on all your qualifying transactions is based on your Rewards Tier. Your Rewards Tier is calculated on the type and number of product categories that you hold and on how you bank.
Earn up to 30 % cash back:
- When you fill up and shop at Sasol
- At participating grocers, Food Lover’s Market, Pick n Pay and Woolworths
- On selected health and beauty products at Dis-Chem and Baby City
- From our Digital partners
- Up to 1.15% real cash back on all other Absa card purchases
- Customers under the age of 55 are not able to move beyond Tier 1 unless they have downloaded and registered on the Absa Banking App.
- Get 50% off Nu Metro movie tickets
Visit: absa.co.za/rewards to learn more or call us on:
0861 78 88 88
Email us at:
absarewards@absa.co.za
Terms and conditions apply.
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Who Qualifies for this
Anyone who:
- Earns a recommended gross monthly individual income between R4 000 and R25 000
- Is 18 years or older
- Is a South African citizen or ID carrying resident
MegaU kids account:·
- Your child must be younger than 19 years
- If they are under 16 years, permission from a parent or guardian must be granted
- A minimum deposit of R10.00 is required to activate the account
- A minimum account balance of R10.00 to be maintained at all times.
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What to bring when you apply
Please provide the following Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA) requirements:
- Your bar-coded identity document (ID), valid passport or work permit
- Your proof of income which could be a payslip, latest three (3) months’ bank statements, contract of appointment, or a completed income declaration form
- The original document or a certified copy of one of the following documents verifying your residential address, not more than three (3) months old, for example:
- Utility bill
- Lease or rent agreement
- Telkom statement, etc.
FAQs - General
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Do I qualify for a Gold or Premium Family Banking offer?
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How will I know if the Gold/Premium Family Banking offer is right for me and my family?
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What makes this Family Banking offer better than family banking products offered by other banks?
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How does the price of the Gold/Premium Family Banking offer work? I understand that you only pay one fee.
You only pay for the main account and 50% for the spouse’s account. The fees will be debited to the respective accounts, unless the main accountholder has chosen the Bank On Me option or the spouse chose the Fee Redirection option.
The fees charged cover a number of bundled transactions and some lifestyle benefits. If you use the number of transactions provided within the bundle, you will only pay the monthly management fee.
However, if you use a branch, or exceed the number of transactions provided, you will be charged per transaction as per the latest Pricing Brochure which is available on www.absa.co.za
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Will the main member pay the Family Banking monthly fee?
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What are the terms to maintain the 50% discount?
The spouse discount expires after 3 (three) years. The spouse or life partner needs to validate the spousal relationship every 3 (three) years to qualify for the 50% discount on their monthly fee.
If the spouse or life partner does not validate the relationship, they will lose their spouse discount. The account will revert to the normal monthly service fee.The spouse discount will end if the main accountholder cancels their Gold/Premium Banking Account or if the account is closed for any other reason, the account will revert to the normal Gold/Premium Banking monthly fee.
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Do I automatically qualify for funeral, retrenchment and disability cover.
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Is Absa Rewards included in the Family Banking offer?
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Is the free Will benefit available for both Gold and Premium Family Banking offers?
The free Will benefit is only available on the Premium Banking account. The main accountholder or spouse can get a Will drafted, which will ensure that your wishes are carried out legally and your loved ones are taken care of in the event of your death.
You can apply through Absa Online or contact Absa Wills directly on 0860 627 775.
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What is the difference between Bank On Me and Fee Redirection?
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What are the terms and conditions of the Expense Protector and funeral benefit?
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What else do I need to know about this offer?
FAQs - Spouse
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Does Gold/Premium Family Banking offer spouse discount?
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Who is defined as a spouse?
A spouse is defined as an individual in a marriage that is legally or otherwise recognised (including religious rights or customary law) or is in a recognised civil partnership, or can prove by affidavit that he/she is and has been in a continuous relationship sharing a common household for at least 3 (three) years.
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What is the qualifying criteria for a spouse account?
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How many spouses are included in the Family Banking offer?
FAQs - Children
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How many kids are included in the Family Banking offer?
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How old must my kid(s) be to qualify for the kids account?
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When will my kid(s) receive the data, food vouchers and Kidz Activity lessons?
Your kid(s) will qualify for the benefit on a monthly basis if they meet either one of the following criteria:
- Their qualifying account has a minimum balance of R300 or more, which is maintained throughout the calendar month; or
- They perform a minimum of four debit or credit banking transactions from their qualifying account per month, of which at least two are data/airtime purchases across any of the Absa channels (namely ATM, Cellphone Banking, Internet Banking or Cellphone Banking Lite).
If they meet the qualifying criteria as mentioned above, they qualify for the following benefits:
- 100MB of free data through MTN, Cell C, Vodacom or Telkom. This only applies to prepaid (pay-as-you-go and top-up), and not cellphone contracts.
- One R20 electronic voucher which can be used at Wimpy, Burger King, Debonairs, Nando’s or Steers.
A free Kidz Activity lesson (the things kids love to do, i.e. Aquatots).
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How do I redeem the data, food vouchers and Kidz Activity lessons?
Premium banking
A dedicated premium line exclusively to assist you with applications and quick and easy access to product information.
Priority banking
A priority banker is available for your everyday banking needs and a financial advisor to help you design a long-term financial plan for your unique lifestyle.
Free Will
Get a Will drafted and ensure that all your wishes are carried out legally and your loved ones are taken care of.
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Account holder and spouse account benefits
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Kids account benefits
- No monthly fee
- Free monthly 100MB data
- A R20.00 food voucher which can be used at any one of our partners, namely Wimpy, Burger King, Debonairs, Nando’s or Steers
- Monthly discount for selected Kidz activities
- Cash deposits of up to R500 at Absa ATMs, branches and cash acceptors.
- Airtime / data pre-paid top-ups at points of sale, Absa ATMs, Online, Telephone and Cellphone banking
- Debit card purchases and tap-and-go purchases
- Internal debit orders and stop orders.
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Get cash back with Absa Rewards
Absa Rewards is an optional benefit with a low monthly fee, which gives you great savings as well as cash back benefits when using either your debit or credit card.
Earn as much as:
- 4.5% in Cash rewards every time you shop at one of our participating grocery partners when using your debit card.
- 30% in Cash rewards every time you shop at one of our participating grocery partners with your credit card.
- 4.5% in Cash rewards every time you shop or fill up at Sasol with your Absa Debit Card.
- 30% in Cash rewards every time you shop or fill up at Sasol with your Absa Credit Card.
- Swipe your Absa card at Nu Metro and get 50% discount on up to twelve (12) tickets for 2D and 3D movies, two (2) tickets for Xtreme screening and two (2) VIP movie tickets per annum.
Move up a tier and boost your Cash Rewards by adding products or improving the way you bank digitally.
Terms and conditions apply.
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Multi-Currency Cash Passport
- The Multi-Currency Cash Passport allows you to preload up to seven different foreign currencies so that you can easily take your spending money overseas.
- Lock in the exchange rate and avoid fluctuations
- Your card is valid for up to five years.
- You can check balances, view transactions and move money between currencies using the Multi-currency Cash Passport™ mobile app or online via https://www.cashpassport.co.za/
- 24/7 global assistance
Terms and conditions apply
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Who qualifies for this
Anyone who:
- Earns a recommended gross monthly individual income between R25 000 and R62 500
- Is 18 years and older
- Is a South African citizen or ID carrying resident
MegaU kids account:
- Must be younger than 19 years
- If under 16 years, permission will need to be granted by either a parent or guardian.
- A minimum deposit of R10 is required to activate the account, immediately after opening the account.
- A minimum account balance of R10 to be maintained at all times
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What you need to bring when you apply
Please provide the following Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA) requirements:
- Your bar-coded identity document (ID), valid passport or work permit
- Your proof of income which could be a payslip, latest three (3) months’ bank statements, contract of appointment, or a completed income declaration form
- The original document or a certified copy of one of the following documents verifying your residential address, not more than three (3) months old, for example:
- Utility bill
- Lease or rent agreement
- Telkom statement, etc.
FAQs - General
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Do I qualify for a Gold or Premium Family Banking offer?
-
How will I know if the Gold/Premium Family Banking offer is right for me and my family?
-
What makes this Family Banking offer better than family banking products offered by other banks?
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How does the price of the Gold/Premium Family Banking offer work? I understand that you only pay one fee.
You only pay for the main account and 50% for the spouse’s account. The fees will be debited to the respective accounts, unless the main accountholder has chosen the Bank On Me option or the spouse chose the Fee Redirection option.
The fees charged cover a number of bundled transactions and some lifestyle benefits. If you use the number of transactions provided within the bundle, you will only pay the monthly management fee.
However, if you use a branch, or exceed the number of transactions provided, you will be charged per transaction as per the latest Pricing Brochure which is available on www.absa.co.za
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Will the main member pay the Family Banking monthly fee?
-
What are the terms to maintain the 50% discount?
The spouse discount expires after 3 (three) years. The spouse or life partner needs to validate the spousal relationship every 3 (three) years to qualify for the 50% discount on their monthly fee.
If the spouse or life partner does not validate the relationship, they will lose their spouse discount. The account will revert to the normal monthly service fee.The spouse discount will end if the main accountholder cancels their Gold/Premium Banking Account or if the account is closed for any other reason, the account will revert to the normal Gold/Premium Banking monthly fee.
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Do I automatically qualify for funeral, retrenchment and disability cover.
-
Is Absa Rewards included in the Family Banking offer?
-
Is the free Will benefit available for both Gold and Premium Family Banking offers?
The free Will benefit is only available on the Premium Banking account. The main accountholder or spouse can get a Will drafted, which will ensure that your wishes are carried out legally and your loved ones are taken care of in the event of your death.
You can apply through Absa Online or contact Absa Wills directly on 0860 627 775.
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What is the difference between Bank On Me and Fee Redirection?
-
What are the terms and conditions of the Expense Protector and funeral benefit?
-
What else do I need to know about this offer?
FAQs - Spouse
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Does Gold/Premium Family Banking offer spouse discount?
-
Who is defined as a spouse?
A spouse is defined as an individual in a marriage that is legally or otherwise recognised (including religious rights or customary law) or is in a recognised civil partnership, or can prove by affidavit that he/she is and has been in a continuous relationship sharing a common household for at least 3 (three) years.
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What is the qualifying criteria for a spouse account?
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How many spouses are included in the Family Banking offer?
FAQs - Children
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How many kids are included in the Family Banking offer?
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How old must my kid(s) be to qualify for the kids account?
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When will my kid(s) receive the data, food vouchers and Kidz Activity lessons?
Your kid(s) will qualify for the benefit on a monthly basis if they meet either one of the following criteria:
- Their qualifying account has a minimum balance of R300 or more, which is maintained throughout the calendar month; or
- They perform a minimum of four debit or credit banking transactions from their qualifying account per month, of which at least two are data/airtime purchases across any of the Absa channels (namely ATM, Cellphone Banking, Internet Banking or Cellphone Banking Lite).
If they meet the qualifying criteria as mentioned above, they qualify for the following benefits:
- 100MB of free data through MTN, Cell C, Vodacom or Telkom. This only applies to prepaid (pay-as-you-go and top-up), and not cellphone contracts.
- One R20 electronic voucher which can be used at Wimpy, Burger King, Debonairs, Nando’s or Steers.
- A free Kidz Activity lesson (the things kids love to do, i.e. Aquatots).
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How do I redeem the data, food vouchers and Kidz Activity lessons?
There’s a smarter way to open your account. Download it.
If you are a new customer, you can open this Cheque account within minutes by using our App. Download the Absa Banking App and click on “Open an Account”.
Need more help?
Get in touch on the 24/7 Premium Line:
0860 109 085
International callers:
+2711 501 5006
Email us at:
premiumbanking@absa.co.za
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