As your expectations grow, so your world expands. We are here to help you navigate the pace and pit-stops of life as you make your way towards your ultimate destination. Welcome to Absa Gold banking. A reflection of our bravery, passion and readiness to support you.
Here are some of the benefits
Absa Advantage
Complete simple challenges on the Absa Banking App and get rewarded instantly.
Absa Rewards
Get cash back when you pay with your card locally and internationally.
Build a credit Record
Great way to establish a credit history while you enhance your future.

You can bank on us when it comes to your card and safety
We have handy tips and information about your Gold debit or credit card. Let’s get started.
Gold Value Bundle (Cheque Account)
- Retrenchment Cover of R5 000
- Disability Cover of R5 000
- R20 000 lump sum death benefit
Basic Travel Insurance | Get emergency medical cover and up to 90 days automatic basic travel insurance up to R1.5 million for international journeys when you buy your return travel ticket(s) with your Absa credit card. |
Top-up Insurance | All Absa cardholders are eligible to purchase Top-up Travel Insurance from Bryte at Absa negotiated rates. |
Click here for a detailed breakdown of the benefits and conditions of Bryte Travel Insurance or to find out about top-up cover. |
Underwritten by Bryte Insurance Company Limited
Visa Marketplace | All Visa cardholders are given access to multiple merchant discounts and deals via the exclusive marketplace offering. The benefits from this offering are redeemable on the Visa cards platform or app and includes offline and eCommerce merchant deals across select Sub-Saharan African countries. |
Travel | |
Global Cardholder Assistance Services GCAS |
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Agoda.com | X |
Cardholders may register a profile on the Visa Cards Benefits and Offers platform to learn about redeemable offers by following these steps:
- Go to the Visa cards [https://visacards.africa]
- Click on ‘Create an Account’
- Fill in a name and surname, country of residence, as well a valid email address
- Create a unique password that adheres to the following:
- At least one upper case letter
- At least one lower case letter
- At least one digit
- At least one special character (#?!@$%^&*-.)
- Password length must be minimum of eight characters in total
After entering these details and creating a unique password, cardholders will automatically navigate to the next step in the registration process that will require entering their Visa card details.
This is to help Visa determine in which tier their card belongs, so that they are shown the particular benefits and offers that are available in their region and within their card tier.
Please Note: The platform will not store any Visa card details after the card tier is determined.
Download the Visa Benefits and Offers App to have access to all your Visa offers in the palm of your hand.
The Absa Banking App helps you manage your money while on the move. Use the App to
- View your card details digitally (including expiry date and CVV)
- Stop and replace your debit and/or credit card
- View your account balances
- View your 90-day transaction history
- Retrieve your card PIN
- Lock your card (if lost or misplaced)
- Lock/Unlock specific transaction types that you don’t need (such as international purchases)
- Do transfers and make electronic payments
- Change daily card limits
- Set travel notifications to enable your card to function across borders
Download our Absa Banking App and enjoy fast, convenient banking on your phone or tablet. Download from your favourite app store
For access to the full range of Absa digital services, register here
- For assistance with any of our online banking services click here
- We offer smart ways and tools to do your banking such as eStatements, managing your accounts and ATM services
- View the latest scams Phishing and Vishing, details of our Fraud Hotline, how to block your card and more on our security page
See our rates and fees
Need more help?
For queries on your cheque account : 08600 08600
Email absa@absa.co.za
Queries on your Credit card : 0861 462 273
Email contactcard@absa.co.za
For Lost and stolen cards call: 0800 111 155 (24/7) | Absa App