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How To Get A Prepaid Debit Card in South Africa?
A prepaid card is also called a prepaid debit card, or a stored-value card. You can buy prepaid cards at many stores and online.
What is difference between debit card and prepaid card?
Debit cards are linked to a bank account, while prepaid cards are not linked to an account, instead you are required to load money onto the card.
What are prepaid debit cards used for in South Africa?
In South Africa, a Prepaid card is a type of debit card issued by a bank or credit card company, can be used to make purchases, pay bills, or get cash from ATMs.
Does Standard bank offer prepaid debit card services in South Africa?
Yes, Standard bank offers two prepaid debit card services which are:
- Reloadable
- Incentive card
Ideal for corporates looking to reward their staff or customers for specific milestones. Cards can be branded and can be physical or virtual. - Insurance
Pay out insurance lump sums through this prepaid card option. - Virtual card
Protect yourself against data compromises with a virtual card when shopping online. - Payroll card
Ideal for businesses that employ casual or seasonal staff. The payroll card can be used for other small expenses, such as petty cash or inter-provincial travel. Cards can be branded if you order large quantities. - Health
Ideal for medical insurance pay-outs. - Lending
Issue micro-loan pay-outs safely. - Payout card
Ideal for disbursements of different types of business expenses.
Non-reloadable
- Gift cards
These cards can be used once, and if the funds are used up, the card cannot be reloaded.
Can I get a prepaid debit card from FNB bank in South Africa?
Yes , FBN Bank offers a prepaid debit card, with the following features:
- Order various currencies in cash and select the denominations you need
- Order and load a new Multi-currency Cash Passport™ in any of the seven# major currencies available on the card; US Dollars, Australian Dollars, Euros, Pounds, United Emirates Dirhams, Canadian Dollars and New Zealand Dollars.
- Top up your funds by reloading your existing Multi-currency Cash Passport™ before you go and you can even do it while you are travelling
- You can use the currency saved in your FNB Global Account and transfer the funds onto your Multi-currency Cash Passport.
