Anyone who uses Capitec account for receiving international funds (business transactions) can answer the following:
1. Capitec mentioned on its website that you cant do much incoming international transactions especially business ones.but is this practically followed..?..has anyone been...
Capitec Connect already raking in millions with cheap, non-expiring data
Capitec CEO Gerrie Fourie says the bank's mobile virtual network operator achieved an average revenue per user (ARPU) of R77 in August across their active SIMs.
In its half-year financial results released on Thursday...
PayShap launches at Capitec and Discovery Bank
PayShap — the rapid payments programme launched in March 2023 — has expanded to more banks, with Capitec and Discovery Bank being the latest to add the system to their platforms.
At launch, the instant payments system was available through four...
The day before yesterday a Capitec user transferred R3500 to me. Today I received R1500. I use FNB btw.
I scanned the proof of payment they sent using SkyQR. It’s legitimate.
Capitec Connect says it has the cheapest data on the market — we test its claim
Capitec has released its results for the financial year ended 28 February 2023 and claimed in its annual report that its mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) “arguably” has the cheapest data on the market.
A...
Capitec beats Absa, FNB, Standard Bank in online banking fees comparison
Capitec's GlobalOne transactional account has the most affordable online banking fees across the major South African banks, a MyBroadband analysis has revealed.
Gone are the days of physically visiting a bank branch to...
Online banking battle in South Africa
FNB is leading the online banking race in South Africa, but Standard Bank, Nedbank, Absa, and Capitec are closing the gap.
Online banking is a core offering for banks and is the preferred engagement medium for many South Africans.
Most loved and hated banks in South Africa — with one slipping badly
Banking was among South Africa's "most liked" industries in the past year, beating retail, insurance, and telecommunications.
That is according to the SA Banking Sentiment Index for 2022 compiled by DataEQ, the company...
Capitec launches Apple Pay
Capitec Bank has launched digital payment wallet Apple Pay for its customers.
The bank has added an Apple Pay section to its website and sent SMS messages to customers notifying them of the addition.
I've been trying to deposit into my investment app (eToro) forever but Capitec keeps on declining my card payments. I went into a branch and was told that their debit cards can't make payments in a foreign currency unless you're in that country i.e. while travelling.
I've successfully made...
Best credit card deals from South African banks
Many of South Africa's major banks offer entry-level credit cards with minimal monthly fees that can help young consumers start building a good credit score.
These cards often also come with some added value in the form of membership to banks'...
Big petrol price hike coming — These banks have the best fuel rewards
Several of South Africa's major banks offer rewards schemes that enable their customers to earn back some of their spending on fuel every month.
These initiatives can provide some relief for motorists who have been hammered...
Online banking comparison — App store reviews put Discovery Bank on top
Discovery Bank has the online banking platform with the most positive app store reviews in South Africa, an analysis of the scores on Google Play and the Apple App Store shows.
The bank received an aggregate score of 4.8...
Capitec Connect vs Afrihost Air Mobile — a strong challenger with data that doesn't expire
Capitec has launched a mobile virtual network operator play, Capitec Connect, and its data, voice, and SMSs prices compete aggressively with Afrihost Air Mobile, FNB Connect, and Standard Bank Mobile...
Mobile virtual network operator boom in South Africa
Mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) offer alternatives to dealing with larger carriers like Vodacom and MTN while still using the bigger networks' excellent infrastructure to provide subscribers with coverage.
Several South African...
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Capitec hit by outage
Multiple Capitec users have reported problems logging into the bank's mobile app on Monday.
Outage tracking website Downdetector showed a big spike in reports of issues using Capitec's banking channels on Monday morning from around 09:00.
Capitec launching cellular services with airtime and data that never expire
Capitec is entering the South Africa’s cellular space with a mobile virtual network operator, Capitec Connect.
Launched in partnership with Cell C, Capitec Connect has promised to disrupt the South African prepaid market.
Smartphone tap payments in South Africa — these are the banks with the most options
Most South African banks now support all major digital wallets that let you transact by tapping your smartphone or smartwatch at a contactless-enabled paypoint.
Apple Pay, Garmin Pay, Google Pay, Fitbit Pay...
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South Africa's entry-level bank accounts compared
Several bank accounts in South Africa come with a very low monthly fee and affordable pay-as-you-use costs for those with minimal banking needs.
MyBroadband recently compared South African bank accounts with no monthly fee but found that many...