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  1. Hanno Labuschagne

    Tymebank's impressive growth and global expansion plans

    Tymebank's impressive growth and global expansion plans Tymebank CEO Coen Jonker has provided insights into their finances and international expansion plans, and it tells the story of a challenger bank with great prospects. Tymebank launched in February 2019 with a value proposition based on...
  2. Jan

    5 out of 9 South African banks don't charge extra for rand payments to Netflix and Spotify

    These banks charge extra fees for rand payments to Netflix, Spotify and other online services Most South African banks don't charge additional transaction fees for rand-based payments to international merchants, despite charges levied by payment provider schemes like Visa and Mastercard. FNB...
  3. Jan

    Zero-fee bank accounts compared

    South Africa's R0 monthly fee bank accounts compared South Africans have six entry-level bank accounts to choose from that don't come with any set monthly fee. Improved digital capabilities have enabled existing big banks and new upstarts to offer banking services at very low costs.
  4. Jan

    TymeBank acquiring fintech business loans company Retail Capital

    TymeBank to acquire Retail Capital TymeBank plans to bolster its business banking offering with a series of initiatives, including a proposed acquisition of Retail Capital. Retail Capital is a fintech company providing funding to small and medium-sized businesses in South Africa.
  5. Jan

    Bank Zero's plans to catch up with TymeBank and Discovery

    Bank Zero's big plans to catch up — including adding a vital missing feature Bank Zero is planning to officially exit its beta period and roll out several significant new features in the coming months. However, it is facing an uphill battle against more established digital banks seeing...
  6. Jan

    Entry-level Internet banking fees comparison

    Cheapest Internet banking fees in South Africa FNB's Easy PayU account offers the most affordable online banking transaction fees, while Absa's Transact account was the most expensive, a MyBroadband analysis of entry-level bank accounts showed. Online banking services became essential as the...
  7. Jan

    App-based banking fees comparison

    App-based banking in South Africa — how fees differ between banks All of South Africa's prominent banks offer app-based banking with varying fee structures, charging different amounts for basic payments, prepaid purchases, debit order disputes, and instant transfers. MyBroadband compared the...
  8. Jan

    TymeBank announces executive reshuffle

    TymeBank appoints new CEO Tyme Group has announced a series of leadership changes following TymeBank's rapid growth in South Africa. At the same time, Tyme Group said it is strengthening its position as an international digital banking group.
  9. Jan

    Internet Banking fraud dominated ombudsman complaints in 2021

    South African banks with the most fraud complaints Banking services ombudsman Reana Steyn says that her office received and investigated a record number of complaints in 2021 — with Internet banking fraud topping the list. The number of complaints the Ombudsman for Banking Services (OBS)...
  10. Jan

    Disabling tap-to-pay on bank cards - why FNB doesn't let you

    All but one of South Africa's major banks let customers disable tap-to-pay FNB is the only major bank in South Africa that doesn't let customers disable tap-to-pay on their payment cards. Although "Tap and Go" payment technology for bank cards was beneficial during the Covid-19 pandemic, many...
  11. Jan

    South African tech companies raising billions in investment funding

    Billions flowing into South Africa's tech scene While many segments of South Africa's economy have been struggling to keep heads above water amid the Covid-19 pandemic, one has been flourishing — tech. Across the world, technology firms have generally benefitted from the disruption that came...
  12. Jan

    TymeHealth - medical insurance from TymeBank

    TymeBank launches medical insurance — TymeHealth TymeBank has partnered with National HealthCare Group to launch a medical insurance product called TymeHealth, priced from R139 per month. Council for Medical Schemes statistics show that 8.9 million South Africans are covered by medical aid...
  13. Jan

    TymeBank credit card launched

    TymeBank launches credit card TymeBank has launched its first credit card. The bank says it is responding to customer demand and that the launch comes as it expands its offering with products that cater to different financial needs and life stages. “The launch of the TymeBank Credit Card is a...
  14. Jan

    Bank Zero vs Discovery Bank vs TymeBank - digital banks compared

    South African digital banks compared — TymeBank vs Discovery Bank vs Bank Zero South Africans searching for a bank that doesn't require branch visits for several services can opt for one of the country's digital banks. The country has seen the launch of several digital banks in recent years...
  15. Jan

    TymeBank raises R1.1 billion - Tencent and CDC Group buy stake

    Tencent invests in TymeBank TymeBank has raised over R1.1 billion and brought two new shareholders onboard — Tencent and CDC Group.
  16. Jp Van Eeden

    International Salary into TymeBank account

    Hey all. I just got hired into an American-based company and am receiving a salary in dollars at the end of this month. I recently lost my ID and am unable to apply to get a new one because of lockdown regulations. Only first-time applicants can apply for an ID. If you've already had one you...
  17. A

    Tymebank website offline??

    Weird...
  18. Jan

    Bank Zero vs TymeBank fees and services compared

    Bank Zero vs TymeBank — Battle for the best affordable digital bank South Africa's newest digital bank, Bank Zero, offers few features and pricing benefits over TymeBank, another digital-focused which launched more than two years ago, a MyBroadband comparison has shown. Following Bank Zero's...
  19. Jan

    Patrice Motsepe's business empire

    All the companies Patrice Motsepe owns Patrice Motsepe is one of South Africa’s most successful businessmen with shareholdings in many of the country’s top companies, including Sanlam, Rain, Alexander Forbes, and TymeBank. Motsepe is also a shareholder in Mamelodi Sundowns and the Blue Bulls...
  20. Hanno Labuschagne

    TymeBank will launch credit cards and expand to more countries

    TymeBank will launch credit cards and expand to more countries TymeBank has big plans for its business in 2021, from launching credit cards to expanding to two more countries. The company's strategy is aided by the R1.6 billion in funding it recently acquired from Apis and JG Summit...
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