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How to make a Global Payment via Online Banking:

Step 1

Login to Online Banking.

Step 2

Select the 'Forex' tab.

Step 3

Select 'Global payments'.

Step 4

Select the Forex menu on the left side of the screen and select one of the following: Select Once-off Global Payment (if this is a once-off payment or first payment to a new recipient) or select a saved recipient if this is a payment to a beneficiary previously saved.

Step 5

Complete and provide all information required regarding your transaction.

Step 6

Select a reason for your payment and complete the transaction.

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Send money abroad using Online Banking

  1. Login to Online Banking
  2. Select the 'Forex' tab
  3. Select 'Global Payments'
  4. Select the Forex menu on the left of the screen and select one of the following:
    • 'Once-off Global Payment' (if this is a once-off payment or first payment to a new recipient)
    • 'Recipients' if this is a repeat payment
  5. Complete and provide all information required regarding your transaction (make sure to have the beneficiary's personal information and banking details on hand)
  6. Select a reason (BoP code) for your payment
  7. Follow screen prompts to complete the transaction.

Receive money from abroad using Online Banking

  1. Login to Online Banking
  2. Select the 'Forex' tab
  3. Select 'Global Receipts' You will be directed to the New Receipts page.
    1. Select Proceed next to the desired transaction to continue and capture the requested payment details.
    2. Select Not for Me if you identify that the funds are not intended for your account.
    3. Select View SWIFT to view the original MT103 SWIFT message.
  4. Follow screen prompts to complete the transaction. You will need to know the reason (BoP code) for the funds being sent to you, e.g. salary, pension, gifts etc as this is required by SARB for reporting purposes.
  5. Complete the transaction details. You will need to know the reason for the funds being sent to you, e.g. salary, pension, gifts etc as this is required by SARB for reporting purposes.

When doing cross-border transactions refer to the balance of payments category codes listed below

View the BoP Codes (reasons) for all global transactions

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Balance of payments codes (BoP)

When doing cross-border transactions refer to the balance of payments category codes listed below.

View the BoP Codes (reasons) for all global transactions

Note that some codes also have additional sub-category codes.

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FNB Banking App

Discover fast, reliable and secure banking, whenever, wherever on the FNB App. Enjoy full control of your banking 24/7 without the need to go to a branch. Plus,the FNB App is free to use on all major networks. No data costs are charged no matter how many transactions or how long you use the app.


Do your day-to-day banking:

  • View and change your PIN
  • Temporarily block and unblock your card
  • View and download statements
  • Cancel and order a new card
  • View balance and transaction limits
  • Manage daily transaction limits
  • Report fraud immediately
  • Get access to your team of bankers with Secure Chat ®
  • Track your eBucks rewards


You can also buy:

  • Prepaid Airtime
  • Data Bundles
  • SMS Bundles
  • Prepaid electricity
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You also get additional features that include:

  • Managing your eBucks account and finding partners
  • Buying vouchers
  • Redeeming coupons
  • Access to conveniently located FNB branches and ATMs


Visit your App Store to download the FNB Banking App today. Just register and you're on your way.

Downloading the FNB Banking App is compatible with Android™, Apple™,BlackBerry™ and Nokia™ Symbian devices*.

For queries, email: fnbappsupport@fnb.co.za

To find out how to link your device call: 087 575 0362

View the software license agreement and remote banking agreement

*Android devices include HTC, Samsung, LG, Motorola, Sony Ericsson and Huawei.

BlackBerry devices include the Torch, Storm, Bold and Curve that are OS5 or higher

Terms, conditions, rules and standard network rates apply.

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Online Banking

Bank safely and securely 24/7 with Online Banking.

Online Banking is the convenient, real-time way to access your accounts. Pay, transfer, trade and invest using easy online navigation - all from the comfort of your couch.

Banking Online is:

  • Convenient. You can do most things via Online Banking that you can do in a branch.
  • Secure. Keep track of your transactions with free inContact, OTP notifications and online protection software.
  • Simple. All you need is an FNB bank account and access to the internet.

When using your Online Banking, you pay no data fees.


With Online Banking you can do your day-to-day banking:

  • View detail balances and transactions
  • Transfer funds between accounts
  • Stop/reverse debit orders on Mobile and eChannels
  • Make payments
  • Manage recipients
  • Send Money
  • Download account statements

You can also buy:

  • Prepaid Airtime
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  • Prepaid electricity

You can use Connect to:

  • Link your FNB Banking App to your Online Banking profile

You can take control and protect your account by:

  • Managing your FNB cards
  • Viewing/updating your PINs
  • Activating/Updating Online Secure

You also get additional features that include:

  • Managing your eBucks account and finding partners
  • Getting personalised offers for upgrades and limit increases
  • Ordering new smartphones and tablets
  • Opening new accounts in under ten minutes
  • Buying and selling Krugerrands

View our How to register for Online Banking demo


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Reliable service with competitive rates

When a sender from abroad is transferring money to you; whether it's for goods purchased, freight, or any other reason; we make it easy and convenient to convert the funds into your FNB account.

Once FNB receives the payments, and you have accepted the rate, the funds will be credited to your cheque account.

If you receive these funds on a regular basis, you can provide FNB with direct authorisation to convert these funds on your behalf at a competitive rate immediately. This is known as a Standing Instruction.

A Standing Instruction can earn you up to 15% back in eBucks for funds received in foreign currency on the transaction charges.

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Qualifying criteria

  1. FNB Online Banking
  2. FNB qualifying account

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Documents needed

  • When receiving funds from abroad, you will need to provide your account number and branch code to the sender along with FNB's SWIFT code which is FIRNZAJJ
  • Ensure that you know the reason for the funds being sent to you, for example; exports, freight or services rendered, as this is required by SARB for reporting purposes. Depending on the nature of the transaction, you may need to supply additional documents

Global receipts

Straightforward and hassle free

Make the process of receiving funds from abroad simple and straightforward. Remember to give the sender the FNB SWIFT code: FIRNZAJJ. This will assist them in making an international payment to your FNB account.

What this is

Reliable service with competitive rates

When a sender from abroad is transferring money to you; whether it's for goods purchased, freight, or any other reason; we make it easy and convenient to convert the funds into your FNB account.

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Stay informed

Receive an inContact message once FNB has received your funds from abroad



Competitive fees

Pay competitive fees and receive personalised exchange rates when receiving foreign currency payments from abroad via Online Banking



Available 24/7/365

Manage your global payments anytime, anywhere via Online Banking



Secure payments

Manage your Global Payments and Receipts via Online Banking



Get rewarded

Earn up to 15% back in eBucks on the transaction charges when sending or receiving foreign currency via Online Banking or the FNB App



Emailed confirmation

Confirmation of your payment will be emailed to you upon completion



How it works

Receive international payments with ease

Convenient steps on how to receive a Global Payment via Online Banking.

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Balance of payments codes (BoP)

Cross-border transaction reporting guaranteed

As an Authorised Dealer in foreign exchange, FirstRand and its divisions (including RMB and FNB) are required to report cross-border customer transactions to the South African Reserve Bank. This system of reporting is called balance of payments reporting or BoP reporting for short.

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