To open a MegaU account you will need:
- To be younger than 19 years of age
- A valid, bar-coded South African identity document (ID) or valid passport
- Proof of residence (not more than 3 months old e.g. utility bill, or Telkom statement)
Minor under the age of 16
- Original birth certificate or valid passport
- Proof of residence (not more than 3 months old, e.g. utility bill or Telkom statement)
- Parental consent to open and operate the account
- Your parent’s or guardians’ original bar-coded ID
Get these extra benefits on your account
- Maintain a minimum balance of R200 a month OR do at least two transactions (either purchases with your debit card or prepaid top-up data or airtime) throughout the month to qualify for:
- 50 MB of free data a month through MTN, Vodacom, Cell C and Telkom
AND - One free movie ticket a month through NuMetro(limited to 2D movies)
OR - R20 discount voucher at either Mcdonalds or Wakaberry
- 50 MB of free data a month through MTN, Vodacom, Cell C and Telkom
View frequently asked questions
To redeem your monthly Value Added Services simply dial *120*733# and follow the prompts.
Download the terms and conditions for Value Added Services
How to use the MegaU account to transact
- Avoid carrying cash, pay for your purchases by swiping your debit card at shops
- For your convenience buy your airtime and data through cellphone / internet banking / points of sale/ telephone banking/ATMs
- Follow these easy steps to buy prepaid airtime through cellphone banking lite:
- Dial *120*2272# to login; select ‘Prepaid Airtime’ from the menu and follow the prompts
- Telephone banking: Dial 08600 08600
- You can also buy your airtime and data at point of sale or through our ATMs
- Follow these easy steps to buy prepaid airtime through cellphone banking lite:
- Use Absa ATMs, their fees are more cost-effective than Saswitch fees
- Get 24/7 access to the largest ATM network in South Africa
- Keep your card and your Personal Identification Number (PIN) in a safe place
- Remember your PIN and never write it down
- Swipe your card locally and internationally at point-of-sale (POS)
- Never let the card out of your sight when using it to pay for goods or services at a tillpoint
- You can change your PIN at any Absa ATM or Absa branch
- Register for Absa Online where you can do the following:
- Instantly set limits to pay beneficiaries
- Reset a locked or forgotten password
- Retrieve your debit card PIN
- Cancel your lost or stolen card immediately by contacting 0800 1111 55
Did you know?
If you register for NotifyMe, you receive notifications and are informed via SMS or e-mail when transactions take place on your accounts.
Break free with our Absa MegaU app
Get your own card and enjoy the freedom of handling your own money. With our free MegaU app you can:
- Check balances and keep track of what you spend, 24/7
- Earn cash from your folks by doing MegaU “chores”
- Earn cool monthly rewards
Get your passport to financial freedom and download the app now:
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