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Student credit card
Monthly fee
R0
Recommended income
R800 pm and above
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Student Credit Card card-in-hand

No monthly fee

Zero monthly admin fees.

Student Credit Card credit record

Build a credit record

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

Student Credit Card Rewards

Cash Rewards

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

Everything you need to know about your Student Credit Card

Features and benefits

Qualifying criteria requirements

Free rewards

Rates and fees

  • 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.

How to apply for an Absa Student Credit Card

  1. Visit an Absa branch; or
  2. Absa Student bureau

More about Student Credit Card

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My card and safety

Keep your credit card in a safe place, use it wisely and never share your PIN with anyone.

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Digital payment solutions

For fast, secure payments. Available 24/7.

 

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Need more help?

For more information visit our Self-service section
 

General card support:

Call us on: 0861 462 273
International: +27 11 354 4001
Email us at: contactcard@absa.co.za


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For lost and stolen cards (24/7)
Call us on: 0800 111 155 | Absa App