Apply for a Student Credit Card and pay zero fees

Monthly fee

R0

Recommended income

R800 pm and above

Compare

Benefits of a Student Credit Card

No monthly fee

Zero monthly admin fees.

Build a credit record

Build your banking profile and prepare for the next stage of your life.

Cash Rewards

Cash back with Absa Rewards. Free meals for completing challenges on your App.

Everything you need to know about your Student Credit Card

Features and benefits
Absa Rewards: Get Cashback when you pay with your card

Absa Advantage: Get rewarded for completing simple challenges on the App

Build your credit record, and maintain a good credit score to enhance your financial future.

Contactless payments: Just tap on any contactless enabled POS device to pay. Your transaction will require PIN for authorization.

Absa Online Banking and your Banking App

Bidvest Premier Airport Lounge: Access 3 complimentary visits per year. See terms and conditions.

Automatic travel insurance* R1 million for a range of travel emergencies

Free lost card protection: You are covered if your card is lost or stolen, subject to letting the bank know (please call us on 0800 111 155) or report it in the Bank App.

Exclusive Visa benefits: Local Offers as well as Visa Global Merchant offers.

NotifyMe: Get notifications for added security

Swipe, scan, or tap to pay at any point-of-sale machine worldwide

Shop securely online or in-store

*Underwritten by Bryte Insurance Company Limited.
Terms and conditions apply
Qualifying criteria requirements
Monthly income required: R800

Age: Between 18 and 30 years

Documentation required: Valid South African ID book or Smart card, proof of residence, and the latest proof of income for three consecutive months

Student registration: You must be a registered full-time student at an FET college, SAQA-approved institution, university, university of technology or private institution
Free rewards
Earn real cash back monthly every time you swipe your card.

Earn up to 30% real cash back when you swipe at our partners.

Get free meal vouchers with Absa Advantage

Rewards is completely free, register now
Rates and fees
Up to 57 days interest-free on qualifying transactions.

Transaction fees on purchases: No transaction fees on purchases (excluding prepaid airtime, data, utilities and Lotto)

Fixed monthly payments, plus you can pay extra if you need to.