Premium banking card
Monthly fee
R230

Explore the advantages of your Absa Premium Debit Card

One card solution

One card solution

Less is three times more. Access your debit, credit or savings account with one card.

Totally transparent

Premium service

Enjoy exclusive priority banking in selected branches or call 0860 109 085 to speak to a Premium Banking agent.

Lifestyle and travel benefits

Lifestyle and travel benefits

Open your life and money to the world with forex investments, international money transfers, lounge access and more.

Absa Rewards and Absa Advantage

Absa Rewards and Absa Advantage

Cash back and free meals for completing simple challenges on your Banking App.

What you need to know

  • What you need to apply

    • Monthly income of R25 000
    • Valid bar-coded South African ID or valid passport for foreign nationals
    • Proof of residence 
    • Latest payslip.
  • Smarter banking

    • Monthly account fee of R230
    • Easily apply for an Overdraft online
    • Includes:
      • Access to Absa Online and the Banking App
      • In-app notifications
      • Unlimited card swipes
      • Up to R4 000 Absa ATM cash deposits and withdrawals 
    • Debit card with contactless tap-and-pay functionality 
    • One-card solution: access your debit, credit and savings account with one card
    • Keep all card and payment details in your MasterPass digital wallet
    • Transact using a chip debit card, which is smarter, faster and more convenient (learn more about debit card benefits).

Lifestyle and travel benefits

Join Absa Rewards to get great benefits, including:

  • Real cash back when you use your Absa card*
  • 50% discount on movie tickets at Nu Metro cinemas nationwide*
  • As much as 30% cash back every time you shop or fill up at Sasol*
     

*Terms and conditions apply.

  • Get foreign bank notes for 22 of the world’s major currencies (we can order currency for you in case we don’t have it at our counters)
  • Use four different currencies from one card with the Multi-currency Cash Passport (reload your card by phoning our call centre on 0860 151 151, to earn as much as R3 000 in Absa Rewards) 
  • Travel insurance included on your credit card 
  • Preferential rates at Bidvest Lounges on your Premium Banking Credit Card
  • Up to 30% discount off the base price, on certain flight bookings made with Etihad Airlines, when booking through the exclusive and dedicated Travelstart link.
  • International savings made easy: Open a Currency Investment Account in one of 17 currencies to protect yourself against rand fluctuations.
  • Swift (bank-to-bank): Send money from your bank account to an account abroad through Swift transfers.
  • Western Union: A fast, reliable and person-to-person transfer service that provides a convenient way to send and receive money around the world.

No matter where you are, enjoy exclusive offers, rewards and benefits simply by using your Visa card:

  • 50% off monthly fees on a Premium Banking cheque account for your spouse
  • Free MegaU Account and app for children under 19
  • R25 000 Lump sum life cover
  • Free will

Start banking the way you have always wanted to

Download the Absa Banking App today.

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More about your Premium Banking

Overdraft facility

Cover for rainy days. Get instant access to money in your cheque account to cover unexpected expenses.

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Wealth enhancement

  • Access to a financial adviser
  • Free financial needs analysis
  • Save or invest

Making the switch is easy

We switch your debit orders for you.
Download a switching form here, complete and
send to switching@absa.co.za.

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Ultimate

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Earn competitive interest on Savings Boosters, get FREE R100 000 life cover for the first 12 months and more.
Need more help?

Call our Premium line on: 0860 109 085

Call our international line on: +2711 501 5006

Email us at: premiumbanking@absa.co.za

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