Absa cards

Introducing Buy Now Pay Later

This is a feature on Absa Credit Cards that allows you to make purchases using any of our credit cards and convert the transaction to an easy instalment plan of up to 12 months at reduced interest rates.

This is how it works: 
  • Visit your favourite store and make a purchase on POS or buy something online (electronics, furniture, travel, school, pay for medical)
  • Swipe your credit card to pay for the item/service
  • Log into mobile or internet banking and select transaction you want to pay on instalment plan
  • Choose 3, 6, 9 or 12-month plan to pay your bill

   Frequently asked questions

platinumcreditcard

Platinum credit card

  • What you get

    • Designed for our affluent clients, this card makes the right statement: You’re a VIP
    • Interest-free period of up to 56 days if 100% of the balance due is paid
    • Chip and PIN based technology
    • Free supplementary cards
    • Online shopping (with Verified by VISA verification)
    • Free eStatements
    • Free SMS alerts
    • Free travel insurance cover (with usage of card) including:
      • Free ATM theft cover
      • Free travel accident and travel inconvenience cover
      • Free travel assistance cover
      • Free 4-hour medical emergency repatriation and associated expenses
    • Free retail insurance (local and abroad)
    • Free legal assistance and personal liability
    • Free travel lifestyle/concierge services
    • Global acceptance

  • What you need to know

     
    • A minimum salary is required to qualify for the Platinum Credit Card.
    • If you use your card to purchase the travel tickets, you qualify for free travel insurance up to a certain limit.

  • What to bring when you apply

     
    • Proof of identity
      -National identity document
      -Passport, or
      -Driver's license

     

    • Proof of address:
      -Latest utility bill
      -Birth certificate or marriage certificate if relationship needs to be established

     

    • Latest payslip
    • Last three months' bank statements

     

    All documents are required in their original form. The list of required documents mentioned above is indicative only. The bank may at any time request additional documents or information to process your application(s).

classiccreditcard

Classic credit card

  • What you get

    • This card puts flexible and convenient credit right in
      the palm of your hand
    • Interest-free period of up to 56 days if 100% of the balance due is paid
    • Chip and PIN based technology
    • Free supplementary cards
    • Free SMS alerts
    • Cash back every time you make payments with your card
    • Online shopping (with Verified by VISA verification)
    • Free eStatements
    • A prescribed minimum salary qualifies you for the Classic Credit Card if you are already banking with us.

  • What to bring when you apply

    • Proof of identity
      -National identity document
      -Passport, or
      -Driver's license

    • Proof of address
      -Latest utility bill

    • Birth certificate or marriage certificate if relationship needs to be established
    • Latest payslip
    • Last three months' bank statements
       

    Click here to see other accepeted documents

    All documents are required in their original form. The list of required documents mentioned above is indicative only. The bank may at any time request additional documents or information to process your application(s).

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