In short: EasyEquities is an online investment platform you can open or link from the Capitec app (Explore → Live Better → EasyEquities widget). EasyEquities says there are no registration fees and no minimums to start. Standard brokerage is 0.25% per trade; linked Capitec-widget trades get a 20% brokerage discount (0.2% on those trades, per EasyEquities support). A monthly Thrive fee may apply — confirm the live cost profile. Investing can lose money. Not financial advice.
Sources: EasyEquities fees and costs; Capitec app widget setup; Capitec widget brokerage discount; Capitec quick start guide.
What EasyEquities is (and is not)
EasyEquities (First World Trader (Pty) Ltd) is an authorised financial services provider. Through the Capitec Live Better widget you can invest in whole and fractional shares and other products they offer on the platform. Capitec does not replace EasyEquities as the investment provider — you still hold an EasyEquities account, with EasyEquities’ terms, cost profile and FSCA disclosures applying. This page is general information only. It is not a recommendation to buy or sell any security, and past performance is not a guide to future results. You can lose some or all of the money you invest.
Open or link via Capitec
EasyEquities support: you do not need a second EasyEquities account if you already have one — link it.
- Open the Capitec app and sign in
- Tap Explore → Live Better
- Scroll to Widgets → tap EasyEquities → Add
- Read the notice and tap Continue
- Either Create an account and complete registration, or log in with existing EasyEquities details to link
- Accept the permissions tick box and tap Done
On registration EasyEquities says you automatically get a ZAR account, TFSA, USD account and demo accounts. You can activate further account types later under Account Management. Before you withdraw, link a personal bank account in your own name (they allow up to two accounts per currency).
Main fees (confirm live)
From EasyEquities’ fees and costs article and Capitec widget discount article:
- Brokerage: 0.25% per transaction on the EasyEquities website/app, with a 1c minimum
- Capitec widget trades: 20% off that brokerage commission → 0.2% on widget trades (applied automatically; shown in investment costs before you buy, and on the emailed invoice)
- Thrive fee: R25 per month on their fees page, waived if you reach Thrive Level 3 or are under 21 or over 65 — confirm current rules
- Other activity fees (for example vouchers, card deposits, early settlement, advanced orders) appear on the EasyEquities cost profile
You can set transaction fees as inclusive (fee comes out of the amount you enter) or exclusive (fee added on top) under Account Preferences. Always check the live breakdown before you confirm a trade.
Funding and withdrawals
EasyEquities’ Capitec quick start guide lists Capitec Pay, Instant EFT, Apple/Google Pay and manual EFT among deposit options. Manual EFTs typically reflect within 2 business days if you use the exact deposit reference they show. For withdrawals you still need a verified bank account on your EasyEquities profile; local withdrawals are typically received within 1–2 business days once funds are withdrawable. Unsettled sale proceeds and locked recent deposits may not be immediately available — confirm on-screen.
What this page will not do
- Promise returns or tip “best shares”
- Invent older “R5 only” marketing if the live platform simply says no minimums
- Replace EasyEquities’ full cost profile, tax rules or FSCA disclosures
Last checked: September 2026 against EasyEquities support articles. Confirm fees on EasyEquities. Not financial advice. Capital at risk.