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  1. Luis

    Absa shut down 3,559 ATMs and cash devices in the last six years

    Major bank closed branches and thousands of ATMs in South Africa From 30 June 2021 to 30 June 2026, Absa shut down 3,559 ATMs and cash devices, decreasing its physical footprint regarding these machines by 41%. During the same period, the bank shrank its outlet footprint, including branches...
  3. Luis

    Standard Bank breaks trend, starts opening new branches and ATMs in South Africa

    Biggest bank in South Africa opening branches and launching ATMs Standard Bank, South Africa's largest bank by assets, which reached R3.8 trillion as of 30 June 2026, has broken its year-long trend of closing bank branches and ATMs. The bank has opened 25 new branches and launched 48 new ATMs...
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  4. Luis

    Nedbank closed 345 ATMs in South Africa over the past six years

    Major bank shuts down ATMs and closes branches in South Africa Nedbank has reduced its ATM footprint in South Africa by 345 devices over the past six years and has continued to reduce the number of cash-accepting ATMs since 2024. The bank, headquartered in Sandton, has continued "rightsizing"...
  5. Luis

    Home Affairs rolls out upgrades to its Smart ID booking system

    Home Affairs rolls out upgrades to its Smart ID booking system Home Affairs minister Leon Schreiber has announced significant upgrades to his department's branch appointment booking system, which had been abused by "unscrupulous individuals". The booking system, launched in 2021, enabled...
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  6. Hanno Labuschagne

    Capitec planning new branches and ATMs in 2026

    Capitec planning new branches and ATMs in 2026 Capitec customers are benefiting from a larger network of branches across South Africa in 2026. While its ATM numbers have declined slightly, it still has substantially more of these devices than other banks. The bank's annual results for the...
  7. Hanno Labuschagne

    Capitec and FNB bucking the trend in bank branch rollouts in South Africa

    Capitec and FNB bucking the trend in bank branch rollouts in South Africa Capitec and FNB are the only two South African banks that have expanded their branch network in the past five years, whereas Absa, Nedbank, and Standard Bank have reduced their physical footprint. Overall, the number of...
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    Banks reveal new smart ID card and passport branch numbers for early 2026

    Banks reveal new smart ID card and passport branch numbers for early 2026 South Africans should have at least 153 more bank branches where they can get smart ID cards and passports by March 2026, with the first few coming online in two months. Seven banks recently entered into digital...
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    Bank branches where you can sign up for your Smart ID card

    Bank branches where you can sign up for your Smart ID card Home Affairs launched its online Smart ID and passport applications in 2016, offering South Africans a way to apply for Smart IDs online. The Department of Home Affairs website allows South Africans from all over the country to apply...
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