FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
  1. Where can I use my card?

    You can use your card at any ATM in South Africa to withdraw cash and at merchants displaying the MasterCard sign to pay for goods or services. You can also get cash back at merchants when you pay for your purchases.

  2. What are the fees?

    Employer

    Card orderR16.00 per card
    LoadR16.00 per card
    ReloadR16.00 per card
    Card delivery to branchR8.10 per card
    Card delivery Face to FaceR8.10 per card plus a R59.00 delivery fee
    Employee
    ATM cash withdrawal at a Standard Bank ATMR4.70 (1 free ATM cash withdrawal per load)
    ATM cash withdrawal at another bank ATMR4.70 plus Saswitch fee of R6.70 (none free)
    Purchases at merchantsFree
    Purchase plus cash back at merchantsR4.70
    Balance enquiry at SBSA ATMR2.25 (1 free Balance enquiry per load.)
    Balance enquiry at an agent bank ATMR2.25
    SMS Balance enquiryR2.25
    Declined cash withdrawal at Standard BankR0.00
    Declined cash withdrawal at another bankR0.00

  3. Can I go into a Standard Bank branch to draw cash or get a balance?

    You may only draw cash at an ATM or get cash back when you pay for goods or services at a merchant.
    To get your balance, SMS your card number to 34543.

  4. Do I earn interest on money in my card?

    The card is not meant to store money; it is intended to be used by you to withdraw cash and pay for purchases within your earning period. Should you need to store money, you may go into a branch and open a savings account. Please take your identity document and proof of residence with you.

  5. What do I do if my card has expired and there is still money on the card?

    If your card expired within the past three years you can go to the person who gave you the card and get them to transfer the funds onto another card. If your card expired more than three years ago, you can go to any Standard Bank branch with your card and identity document and claim the money on your card. You will not be paid any interest.

  6. Can I use my card in other countries?

    You may only use your card in South Africa; any transaction attempted in another country will be declined.

  7. What do I do if I lose my card or it is stolen?

    You should call 0861 115 196 or advise the person who gave you the card as soon as possible. Your card can be stopped to prevent anyone else from withdrawing your money. Unfortunately, any money on the card that is used before you stop your card may be lost.

  8. Can I load money onto my card?

    The card is intended to pay you and is not an account; no one else other than the person who gave you the card may load money onto your card, including yourself.

  9. Can a debit order be loaded on my card?

    Any debit orders loaded on your card will not be paid. This includes any deductions made by micro lenders.

  10. What do I do if I forget my PIN?

    Your PIN cannot be reissued or reset. You need to request the card provider to give you a new card and transfer the funds on your old card to your new card.

  11. Who do I contact if I have queries?

    You will need to call 0861 115 196

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