Standard Bank Account For Students

Thursday, 7 May, 2020 - 16:34

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Simbongile Makanda

Student Achiever Account

Monthly Fee - R9.99

Age range - 16 to 24 years old

Monthly Income - Not required

Student Achiever Account

Monthly Fee - R9.99

Age range - 16 to 24 years old

Monthly Income - Not required

Perks:

Buy data or airtime by dialling *130*2345# or using the mobile banking app
Access to exclusive student discounts on Varsity Vibe
Pay by phone (by linking Snapscan and Masterpass apps to your phone)
Unlimited free swipes at till points
10 free electronic debit transactions per month
Cash withdrawals to the maximum value of R1350 Standard Bank ATMs
2 free cash deposits at Standard Bank ATMs
Free balance enquiries on your phone
Get 250MB or R25 airtime for free every month from Standard Bank Mobile

You will be charged R 26 if you use more than the standard transactions. Pay as you transact rates will apply once you’ve used your bundled services for the month.

How to open your account:

Visit a Standard Bank near you and make sure you have the following documents:

Your South African ID* (or residence permit if not an SA citizen)
Copy of your registration at a recognised institution
Proof of residence not older than 3 months
If you’re studying part-time, you must earn less than R 3 000 a month

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