Capitec has become the largest bank in South Africa when it comes to customer number. It’s true that they still trail Standard Bank in terms of market capitalization, but Capitec’s growth has seen them growing to over 21 million customers. Each day, millions of these customers send and receive money via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)….
Many South Africans face financial difficulties, forcing them to miss credit card payments. You are probably here because you are faced with this prospect. With so many bills needing to be paid, it can be tempting to put payment of your credit card bills on the backburner. However, missing credit card payments can have serious…
As a South Africa, one of the things that you should do is to sign up for medical aid. It’s essential to do so in case you and your loved ones fall sick. Without medical cover, you will need to fork out money from your pocket. If you’re new to Discovery Medical Aid or switching…
The banking sector recently welcomed the news that Old Mutual South Africa had received a banking license and will soon be trading as OM Bank. All along, Old Mutual was using the Bidvest license for its banking arm. The Old Mutual Money Account has been growing fairly robustly in recent years. If you are one…
Standard Bank is very popular among South Africans, particularly those who fall into the middle income scale. It’s currently the biggest bank in the country by customer numbers. At the moment, there are over 8.9 million people who bank with Standard Bank in South Africa. If you are one of them, you may be looking…
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) is mandate with collecting taxes from people in the country. They may not be the most popular of government services, but they play a crucial role in ensuring that the country continues to operate smoothly. Taxes are the fuel that drives government. Without them, the whole country would likely…
Capitec has millions of customers across South Africa. At the time of writing this post, the number stood at over 21 million, and a lot people people continued to join the bank. Capitec is extremely popular, which can make things a bit tricky when it come to getting help. One way through which you can…
Times of bereavement are hard for families. That’s particularly the case in South Africa, where everything has been turned into a ceremony. The cost of burying loved ones tends to be so high that people are left reeling at the end of the event. That is why it’s wise to take out funeral cover. Capitec,…
South African banks have all implemented Debicheck as a way of protecting their customers from fraud. That’s important considering the crime that happens across the banking scene on a daily basis. One complaint that usually arises is from people who have had debit orders initiated on their accounts without their approval. This is where Debicheck…
One of the most exciting pieces of news on the South African banking scene in recent years was the announcement that Old Mutual now has a banking license. It will soon be operating as OM Bank. All along, the company was using Bidvest as its banking partner. Having it’s own license means the company will…