ultimate Islamic Banking
Monthly fee
R98
Open at a branch

Bank according to your values with Ultimate Islamic 

Shari'ah Compliant

Shari'ah Compliant

Our rigorous Shari’ah governance processes ensure adherence to Islamic financing principles.

Earn attractive profit share

Save

Earn attractive profit share when you save for short-term goals with our Islamic Savings Booster.

Get Cashback in your pocket every time you swipe

Absa Rewards

Get Cashback in your pocket every time you swipe with Absa Rewards.

What you need to know

  • What you get

    • Get 100% discount on spouse banking fees
    • Monthly fee discount for maintaining a positive balance
    • FREE Absa Rewards
    • R100 000 Death Benefit cover worth R160 per month at no extra cost to you*
    • Includes a free credit card with up to 57 days interest free*
    • Complimentary access to Bidvest Premier local and international airport departure lounges on your Ultimate debit and credit card*
    • Automatic Basic Travel Insurance of R1.5 million on both your Ultimate Islamic debit and credit card*
    • R3 000 free Absa ATM withdrawals and Absa ATM cash deposits
    • R40 return debit order fees
    • Earn up to R1 650 cash back with FREE Absa Rewards
    • Ultimate Islamic banking includes unlimited free transactions on:
      - Debit card purchases and withdrawals
      - Digital account and beneficiary payments
      - Internal and external debit and stop orders
      - Digital linked-account fund transfers
      - Digital balance and statement enquiries
      - SMS, email and in-app notifications
      - Emailed statements
       

    *This item is not certified as Shari’ah compliant.

  • Qualifying criteria

    You must:

    • Be 18 years or older
    • If your spouse has an Ultimate Islamic Banking account, you may qualify for a Spousal Account at a discounted monthly fee
    • Not be insolvent or under debt counselling, debt intervention or under curatorship 
    • Give consent to do a Credit Bureau check

    • Be South African citizen or resident with a valid South African identity document
    • Have proof of residence
    • Present latest payslip.

     

  • Documents needed

    • Bar-coded ID book or card
    • Proof of income
    • Any one of the following documents* (original or certified copies) verifying your residential address:

    o Utility bill

    o Lease or rental agreement

    o Cellphone or clothing store statement

    o Bank statement from another bank

    o Correspondence from SARS.

    *Must not be more than 3 months old.

  • Terms and conditions

    • Terms and conditions apply to benefits
    • Download your Pricing Guide

    Please note you can open your Ultimate Islamic Banking account at any Absa branch

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Contact us

Call us on : 0860 237 422

Email us at:  ultimatebanking@absa.co.za


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