Practical money guides for South Africans
Step-by-step guides for Capitec, FNB, ABSA, Nedbank, Standard Bank, TymeBank, and other South African banks. Covers payments, reversals, transfers, and account management.
SIM swapping attacks targeting banking apps have become one of the most dangerous threats to people’s financial security in 2025. Criminals use these attacks to steal phone numbers and bypass security measures that protect online banking accounts. The good news is that users can protect themselves by enabling app-specific authentication, using hardware security keys, and … Read more
Planning a trip abroad can be exciting, but deciding how to manage money whilst travelling often leaves South African travellers confused. The choice between foreign exchange cards, cash, and bank transfers each comes with different costs, convenience levels, and security features that can significantly impact a travel budget. Foreign exchange cards typically offer the best … Read more
In short: If you see an unauthorised debit or card spend you did not approve, treat it as a fraud incident, not a normal merchant dispute. Call your bank’s published fraud line immediately (typed by you), freeze or stop the card if the bank offers that, keep the reference number, and complete any claim form … Read more
Complete guide to Capitec Pay. Features, how it works, and step-by-step instructions for Capitec customers.
Transfer from eWallet to Capitec Without Visiting an ATM Complete digital money transfer guide for South African residents Last updated: December 2025 Quick Facts eWallet cannot be deposited directly into bank accounts digitally Use PayShap or Instant EFT for digital transfers instead PayShap is free for amounts under R100 All major SA banks support instant … Read more
Tired of Unwanted Debit Orders? Here’s How to Cancel Them Easily Using the Capitec App. Step-by-step instructions for stopping or cancelling debit orders on…
Need a Bank Statement Urgently? Quick Ways to Get One on Your Phone Complete guide for Capitec, FNB, and ABSA customers in South Africa Last updated: December 2025 Quick Facts Get bank statements free on your phone in minutes No need to visit a branch or ATM Statements are electronically stamped and official Available 24/7 … Read more
Stokvel or Bank? The Complete Comparison Guide Which is the best way to save your money in South Africa? Last updated: December 2025 Quick Facts 11 million South Africans belong to stokvels (worth R50 billion) Banks offer stokvel accounts with 3.5% to 6.25% interest Both options have risks – know what to watch for You … Read more
How to Send Money Safely in South Africa Compare Capitec, FNB, ABSA & Nedbank – Complete 2025 Guide Last updated: December 2025 Quick Facts Capitec offers the cheapest transfers at R1-R6 per transaction PayShap sends money instantly using just a phone number Digital banking fraud increased by 86% in 2024 – be careful! Always verify … Read more
Capfin bied ‘n maklike manier om met hul kliëntediens te kommunikeer via hul WhatsApp-nommer. Die Capfin WhatsApp-nommer is 066 000 0683, en dit is die beste manier om vinnige hulp met lenings of navrae te kry. Klante kan vrae rakende aansoeke, statusupdates of inligting oor produkte maklik vra, sonder om die moeite te doen om … Read more