Practical money guides for South Africans
Practical guides to budgeting, debt management, credit scores, loans, insurance, and everyday money decisions for South Africans.
Online Selling Platforms South Africa: Complete Comparison Guide 2025 Choose the best platform to sell your products online Last updated: November 2025 Quick Facts Free options: Facebook Marketplace and Gumtree cost nothing Takealot charges R400 per month plus 5-18% commission Amazon South Africa launched in May 2024 Over 59% of South Africans report online selling … Read more
Bob Shop Seller Guide: Start Selling Online in South Africa Complete guide for South African sellers on Bob Shop (formerly Bidorbuy) Last updated: November 2024 Quick Facts Free to list items (most categories) Success fees: 1% to 5% of sale price Two seller types: Basic and Advanced Payment through bobPay system South Africa’s original online … Read more
How to Sell on Facebook Marketplace in South Africa Complete guide to selling safely and successfully Last updated: November 2024 Quick Facts Over 30 million South Africans use Facebook 100% free to list items for local pickup 10% fee only if you ship items using Facebook Checkout Meet buyers in safe public places Table of … Read more
In short: eBucks are not cash. The terms say you may not redeem them for rands in your FNB account. Ignore any “transfer eBucks to account / R10 fee” steps on older versions of this page. Spend on official channels, or send to another personal eBucks account. Details: can you transfer eBucks to FNB. FNB … Read more
Can you turn prepaid airtime into cash, data or vouchers in South Africa? This guide separates same-network transfers, wrong recharges, data, vouchers and third-party cash claims.
Capitec Bank Services: Complete Guide 2025 Everything you need to know about Capitec’s banking services, app features, insurance & more Updated January 2025 | 15 min read 🏦 Popular Capitec Services 📱 Banking App 💰 Cash Send 📲 Phone Insurance 🏥 Funeral Cover 💳 Credit Cards 📋 Complete Guide Contents 1️⃣ About Capitec Bank 2️⃣ … Read more
In short: Apply for FinChoice on finchoice.mobi (or finchoice.co.za). Send documents on WhatsApp 063 482 7799, email docs@finchoice.com, or upload on the mobi site. Customer Care 0861 346 246. FinChoice says KwikServe USSD *130*1048# is ending; use the mobi site instead. Confirm amounts, rates and payout timing on FinChoice. MobiMoney is a separate product: FinChoice … Read more
South African transfers use different rails. PASA says EFT is batched and RTC clears within 60 seconds. Your bank can set a lower limit.
A credit you sent is irrevocable. A debit order can be disputed with your bank for 60 calendar days from 13 April 2026. Reversal is not guaranteed.
Everything you need to know about ABSA Cash Send. Learn how to send money, where to withdraw, fees, limits, safety tips, troubleshooting and more. Complete 2025 guide with step-by-step instructions.