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  1. NeonNinja

    Will we ever get a Crypto debit/credit card?

    I was scolling through Reddit and saw some users in some countries have a ccess to Crypto debit/credit cards. I tried looking at several exchanges and they don't offer it for South Africa. Could this maybe change in the future? Can't see our government allowing it, or it will be heavily...
  3. Hanno Labuschagne

    Visa oopsie costs South Africa R400-million Netflix deal

    Visa oopsie costs South Africa R400-million Netflix deal The new Screen Talent and Global Entertainment Scheme (STAGES) digital visa is designed to simplify visa access for filmmakers who want to do business in the country. Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber announced the visa scheme while...
  4. MalcomZ

    Will I require a work visa for this job?

    I recently got invited to an interview for a job with a company that is in the UK and I'm not sure if I'll need a visa should I be successful. The role is remote, the said company is headquartered in the UK, but they do have an office in Cape Town. I'm communicating with the UK office and I'm...
  5. temp417

    General Visa Related Query Regarding Speeding

    Hi, Just out of curiosity, is there anyone on here who got a big speeding fine, i.e 40+ km/h over the limit, who actually had a visa rejected because of that? I've only seen people say that they went to court, got the fine and paid for it however they still travel everywhere. I've even seen a...
  6. Rual dV

    UK Payments Regulator to investigate Visa and Mastercard fee increases

    Visa and Mastercard tackled over fee hikes The UK’s Payment Systems Regulator will focus a pair of market reviews on the rising card fees charged by Visa Inc. and Mastercard Inc. The regulator will examine whether higher charges levied on merchants are an indication of market failure...
  7. Hanno Labuschagne

    Visa and Amazon reach agreement over payment fees

    Visa and Amazon reach agreement over payment fees Amazon.com Inc. told customers that it has reached an agreement with Visa Inc. over the fees it pays to accept the payments giant’s cards on its website. The retailer said it will no longer charge customers who use Visa cards on its site in...
  8. Hanno Labuschagne

    Reserve Bank wants to unveil South Africa-only bank card to take on Visa and Mastercard

    Reserve Bank wants to unveil South Africa-only bank card to take on Visa and Mastercard The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) published a consultation paper on Wednesday 3 March asking for comments on its plan to launch a new domestic card and payment scheme. The SARB said this plan would form...
  9. A

    Question for seasoned travellers

    Hello A newbie in this forum and in travelling. So my best friend and I have been planning on travelling overseas next year, either to the UK or Italy. We currently work part-time and we've been saving, also both our parents have agreed to give us whichever amount we're short of for the trip...
  10. I

    Traveling on a budget.

    Hello. So I'm in my 20s and I feel like this is the perfect chance for me to get myself out there and explore the world a bit and have some cool stories for when I become an uncle one day(probably.) Anyway, I'm not really what you'd call a rich guy but I'm curious if it's possible to travel on...
  11. RedViking

    No Swipe below R20. Cash Only.

    Are shops allowed to prevent your from using an Absa/FNB/Standard Bank card machine when paying for an item that is below R20? Some limit it to R50, others make it R100. Shops are welcome to make their own rules, I just wonder if they are allowed to do it. Does the agreement they have with...
  12. D

    Questions about travelling overseas.

    Hi For a while I've been thinking about taking a trip overseas at a European county (a life long dream because you only live once, right?). But my biggest concern after doing some research is getting my visa application denied. I've started saving up some money for the trip. My questions are...
  13. tridev

    Travelling to non Schengen EU countries using a Schengen visa

    I got a 90 day multi entry schengen visa (SA passport) valid for a year. I want to visit Romania, Bulgaria, Croatia and Serbia. Has anyone entered those countries using a Schengen visa as they are not Schengen states? Different websites give different information so I just want to confirm...
  14. T

    Australia Tourist/Visitor Visa

    Hi All, I need to apply for a tourist visa to Australia to travel over this festive season or maybe in Jan. What visa centers/agencies out there can you suggest that are reliable and cheap? I am looking at Visas to Australia
  15. Kevin Lancaster

    How to stop BGP hijacking

    How to stop BGP hijacking Network traffic meant for Visa, Mastercard, Symantec, Verisign, and Internet Solutions was recently hijacked by state-owned Russian operator Rostelecom.
  16. Kevin Lancaster

    US asking for your social media details for visa applications

    US asking for your social media details for visa applications The United States now asks for your social media accounts during visa applications. In the Social Media section of the visa application form, users must detail the platforms they use and their unique handles.
  17. T

    Guatrain & Tap and Go

    Hi there, I see Gautrain has started installing new card Readers in the buses that have the Contactless logo with support for Visa,Mastercard and American Express. Has anyone tried it or have any update for if it will be rolled out at stations as well? This will be amazing as you won't need...
  18. F

    Backpacking in Europe - Visa Advice

    I have sort of made a spur of the moment decision to go backpacking in europe from the end of May/ beginning of June and need some advice in terms of the visa. I plan to go for about a month and don't want to tie myself down on any specific itinerary but for the Schengen visa application they...
  19. DrJohnZoidberg

    Visa Agencies. Can you recommend one?

    I need a Schengen visa for Poland but the only place I can do this is in Pretoria (sucks because I was just there two weeks ago). Anyone know if it's possible for a visa agency to do all the work without having to be there in person? If so do you know of any reputable agencies that could...
  20. T

    Visa Paywave or Mastercard Tap and Go POS

    Hi, I am not sure if there is someone who will be able to answer this. I am sure by now you have all been to a shop that supports the tap and go payment method or contactless payments. I personally come into contact with plenty of these stores but what they all lack is their staff having...
  21. R

    Renewing Relative/Life Partner/Spousal Permit?

    Anyone successfully renewed their temporary residence visa since May 2014? In particular I'm asking about people who have renewed their relative permit (e.g. spousal, life partner, whatever you have) Mine runs out in 24 days... it really snuck up on me. But I'm always in and out of the...
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