Here are some of the benefits
Absa Advantage
Get rewarded instantly by completing simple challenges on the Absa Banking App.
Absa Rewards
Get cash back whenever you pay with your card and more.

You can bank on us when it comes to your card and safety.
Here are some handy tips and information about your Premium Banking debit and credit card.
Travel insurance
Basic travel insurance | Get emergency medical cover and up to 90 days’ automatic basic travel insurance up to R3 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 |
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Underwritten by Bryte Insurance Company Limited |
Lounge access
Bidvest Premier Lounges | Absa Premium Banking customers get 12 complimentary visits* to any of the Bidvest domestic and international departure lounges across South Africa (total across both the primary and secondary cardholders). |
Qualifying spend criteria | Spend R7 000 in the month in which the Bidvest airport lounge is used or spend a total of R21 000 over 3 consecutive months before and during the month of the lounge visit. You still get access to lounges even if you spend less than the qualifying amount or have used all your complimentary visits, but at the Absa preferential rate |
Absa Rewards member | To qualify for your lounge benefits you must be registered on the Absa Rewards programme |
Click here for detailed breakdown of the benefits and conditions of Bidvest lounge access |
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Read more about Bidvest lounges, operating hours and services available. |
Access premium experiences and everyday benefits with your Visa card.
Visa Local Offers
Redeem exclusive deals from local merchant partners to help you make the most of every occasion. Local Offers are available to all Visa cardholders.
Exclusive Deals
Visa have negotiated discounts across the world for you to enjoy, so you can be rewarded for using your Visa card no matter where you are. Explore the Visa website to see which rewards your card unlocks.
Extended Warranty
Your purchases may be entitled to an Extended Warranty benefit.
Buyers Protection
Your purchases may be entitled to Purchase Protection.
Global Customer Assistance Service (GCAS)
No matter where you are, Visa’s Global Customer Assistance Service (GCAS) is ready to respond as your fast and reliable 24/7 support network.
If your card has been lost or stolen abroad, for example, GCAS will assist you immediately.
Services from GCAS include:
- Quickly reporting and blocking a lost, stolen, damaged or compromised card
- Expediting emergency cash disbursement so you are assisted within 2 hours
- Expediting emergency card replacements so you are assisted within one business day
- Cardholder inquiry service. You can call anytime, no matter where you are, to get quick answers or additional information
- You’ll receive a direct transfer to your financial institution for any account-related questions that can’t be answered
South Africa: 0800 900 475 / Worldwide +1 303 967 1090
You may also visit Visa.com and use the drop-down menu to locate a more exact GCAS number based on your location.
Cardholders may register a profile on the Visa Cards Benefits and Offers platform to learn about redeemable offers.
Visit the Visa cards website and 'Create an Account' or just navigate the benefits on the page. The site is mobile optimized.
Please note: The Visa cards website does not store any Visa card details after your card tier is determined.
Manage your money while you’re on the move. Use your Absa Banking 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.
- Buy prepaid airtime, data, electricity and buy Lotto tickets.
- Absa Credit Coach in App – helps you monitor and improve your credit profile. Credit Coach is located under “Offers” tab.
Download our Absa Banking App and enjoy fast, convenient banking on your phone or tablet.
Do all your banking online 24/7, register now.
- Get help with our online banking services.
- We offer many innovative ways to pay like Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, Garmin Pay and more. Find out more now.
- Keep your security up to date. Protect yourself from the latest scams, find out more on our security page.
See our rates and fees
Need more help
For queries on your cheque account or credit card:
Call the Premium Line on 0860 109 085 or internationa (+27) 11 501 5006
Email: premiumbanking@absa.co.za
or visit absa.co.za/premium
For lost and stolen cards, call: 0800 111 155 (24/7) | Absa App