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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

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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
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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
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You also get additional features that include:

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  • Getting personalised offers for upgrades and limit increases
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  • Buying and selling Krugerrands

View our How to register for Online Banking demo


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Bank safely and securely anywhere, any time with Cellphone Banking.

Access your money by banking in the palm of your hands using your cellphone. Even without your bank card, you can now do your banking via Cellphone Banking.

Using Cellphone Banking, you pay no data fees.


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

  • View balances and transactions
  • Stop/reverse debit orders on mobile and e-channels
  • Send money
  • Make payments
  • Transfer funds between accounts
  • Make cardless cash withdrawals
  • Pay traffic fines

You can also Buy:

  • Prepaid airtime
  • Data bundles
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  • Prepaid electricity
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Dial *130*321# to register and start banking on your phone today!

For assistance, call 087 575 9405 .

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Encore accounts opened prior to 1 July 2015

  • You will remain on your current product and pricing option
  • Your Monthly Fee will be rebated if you maintain the following minimum balances on the Standard Pricing Option:
    • Cheque Balance Option: R 2 000.00
    • Savings Pocket Option: R 10 000.00
  • No credit interest will be paid on balances in your Encore Gold Account from 1 July 2015
  • Preferential Interest will still be paid on balances in your Savings Pocket
  • You may, at any time, take up the Encore Gold - Comprehensive Pricing Option by visiting your nearest branch or calling 087 575 9404

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New ways to get rewarded

Make your money go further each month with more rewards and family benefits from eBucks.

Even more ways to earn

  • Earn up to R4 per litre back in eBucks at Engen when you have accepted the nav» Car terms of use for your vehicle that is loaded on the FNB App under nav» Car
  • Earn up to R8 per litre back in eBucks per quarter at Engen when your vehicle is financed with WesBank, Toyota Financial Services or Volkswagen Financial Services and you have accepted the nav» Car terms of use on the FNB App
  • Earn up to 15% back in eBucks at Checkers and Shoprite
  • Earn up to 15% back in eBucks at KFC
  • Earn up to 40% back in eBucks on bus tickets at Intercape
  • Enjoy a fresh smoothie, coffee or up to R100 to spend in-store at KAUAI every month when you use your FNB Gold Fusion or Credit Card for 100% of your monthly spend.

Even more family benefits

  • Earn up to 40%* off on selected flights and car rental for you and family with eBucks Travel
  • Enjoy 2-for-1 specials in 2020 with The ENTERTAINER™ and let FNB cover the sign-up cost

*Discount excludes taxes.

For more information on eBucks Rewards and how you can make your money go further, download the FNB App and under the eBucks Rewards tabs or visit www.ebucks.com .
Terms, conditions and rules apply.

Encore Gold Account

The Encore Gold Account is available to customers age 55 and older with income between R24 000 and R239 999 per annum.

This account gives you the freedom to spend your money the way you want to, and manage your finances hassle free.

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Get rewarded

New ways to get rewarded

Make your money go further each month with more rewards and family benefits from eBucks.

Even more ways to earn

  • Earn additional eBucks with Smart Spend when you use your FNB Encore Gold Card or FNB Pay for your monthly spend
  • Earn up to 40% back in eBucks on your Netflix and Spotify® subscriptions (Family benefit)
  • Earn up to 100% of your monthly FNB Fusion Gold Account fee back in eBucks when you invest with FNB
  • Earn up to 100% of your monthly account fee back in cash when you have an FNB Fusion Gold account and all your personal loan debt with FNB

Even more rewards partners

  • Earn up to 15% back in eBucks on health and beauty at Clicks
  • Earn and spend eBucks on food orders with the Mr D Food App
 
Value for money
 

Value for money

Enjoy great value and savings

As an Encore Gold Account holder, you enjoy great savings.

Your opportunity to bank for free - If you maintain a minimum balance of R10 000 in your Encore Gold Account on the Comprehensive Pricing option, or in any of FNB's Savings and Cash Investments Accounts, you will not pay a monthly account fee. In addition you will receive

  • A combination of 2 free branch/cheque and telephone transactions (excludes cash/cheque deposits)
  • Free withdrawals up to the value of R2000 per month at an FNB ATM (including Cash@Till and Cardless withdrawals)
  • Delivery of your Encore Personal Cheque Card to your home or office
  • Possible qualification for a new smartphone, tablet or laptop at discounted prices - over a 24-month period with 0% interest
  • The drafting and registering of your Trust Deed/Will
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Encore accounts opened prior to 1 July 2015

  • You will remain on your current product and pricing option
  • Your Monthly Fee will be rebated if you maintain the following minimum balances on the Standard Pricing Option:
    • Cheque Balance Option: R 5 000.00
    • Savings Pocket Option: R 10 000.00
  • No credit interest will be paid on balances in your Encore Gold Cheque Account from 1 July 2015
  • Preferential Interest will still be paid on balances in your Savings Account (Pocket)
  • You may, at any time, take up the Encore Gold - Comprehensive Pricing Option by visiting your nearest branch or calling 087 575 9404
 

Free data, voice minutes & SMSs

Helping you make your
money go even further

With your qualifying Encore Gold Cheque Account, you could get up to 300 MB free data,
30 voice minutes* and 30 SMS allocations on your FNB Connect SIM each month.
Just another way FNB gives you more value!

*Free minutes apply to local calls only

Read more on how to get the full benefit

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Encore Gold Account

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FREE electronic prepaid purchases

Receive unlimited free electronic prepaid purchases.

FREE swipes when you pay

Receive unlimited free swipes when you use your Encore Card to pay

FREE cash withdrawal

Draw cash at selected Shoprite, Checkers, Pick n Pay, Spar and Boxer store tills FREE of fees.

FREE subscription to inContact

This means we'll SMS you every time more than R 100 goes out of - or into - your account.

FREE deposit

Free deposits up to the value of R2000 per month at an FNB ATM with deposits

What you get

What you get

Exclusive benefits

The Encore Gold Account offers rewards and benefits exclusively designed for customers age 55 and over.

 

Savings & Invest

Get a free Savings Account and save as you spend with Bank Your Change™

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Savings Account with Bank Your Change™

Get a free Savings Account to help you save for emergencies and unforeseen expenses. This is exclusive to individual cheque account holders. You get competitive interest rates, and immediate access to your savings when you need it.

Save while you spend, with Bank Your Change®. Every purchase you make with your Cheque Card will be rounded up and the difference paid to your Savings Account.

Save regularly by setting up a Schedule Transfer from your cheque account.

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Short-term credit solutions

Overdraft

Only pay when you use it! Overdraft is a short-term credit facility that can be used to cover unforeseen expenses or to serve as a safety net. You must have an active FNB Cheque Account to apply for an Overdraft Facility:

  • Easy access to a credit facility so that you can handle unexpected events
  • No fees unless you use more than R200 of your limit. If you don't use it, you won't pay a monthly overdraft fee
  • No minimum monthly repayments as long as you remain within the agreed limit and make regular deposits (such as your salary) into your FNB Cheque Account.
  • Personalised interest rate based on your credit profile
  • Optional Debt Protection available in case of your death, permanent disability, retrenchment or temporary disability

Temporary Loan

A Temporary Loan is a short-term, easy to take up loan which is available for use immediately.

  • Immediate access to funds to cater for emergencies and cash-flow constraints
  • No applications forms to complete, and funds are immediately available in your FNB Cheque Account
  • The funds are immediately available in your transactional account
  • No interest will be charged for the Temporary Loan
  • Enjoy convenience: Any deposits made into your FNB Cheque Account from the day after taking up the loan may be allocated towards the payment of the loan
  • You may qualify for additional eBucks

Revolving Loan

Our Revolving Loan offers you a loan, based on your credit profile, for as long as you need it, as well as the ability to access your funds at any time - provided you have paid at least 15% of your original loan amount back.

  • No initiation fees
  • Fixed monthly repayments - making it easier for you to budget
  • You get a competitive and affordable, personalised interest rate
  • Optional Debt Protection available in case of your death, permanent disability, retrenchment or temporary disability

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Use at ATMs

Get access to cash whenever you need it*.

All FNB debit, credit and cheque cards can be used at FNB ATMs*.

ATMs are available countrywide, all you need is an FNB CARD and a PIN NUMBER*.

FNB ATMs enable you to

  • Access your account 24/7*
  • Withdraw cash*
  • View or print your current balance*
  • Obtain a mini statement*
  • Buy Prepaid airtime*

Different types of FNB ATMs
These are ATMs that allow for automated deposits. Save time and money with cheaper cash and cheque deposits.

  • Funds from cash deposits are available immediately
  • Funds from cheque deposits are available after clearance

Find the nearest ATM here*

Find all the branches with ATM Advance with automated deposits.

Mini ATM*
These do not dispense cash; cash redeemable vouchers are issued*.

These are situated at areas without ATM infrastructure.*

Call 087 575 9406 (24 hrs) to cancel lost or stolen cards. Lost/stolen cards can be replaced at any FNB branch*.

Terms, conditions and rules apply.

*Not applicable to Stokvel and Smart Save accounts.

Simple account management

It's easy, secure + subscription is FREE

Manage your accounts on the go, wherever, whenever you want with Online Banking. Download the FNB Banking App for free and do all your banking the way you've been doing it online and on your cellphone and more.

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Access at your fingertips

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Available 24/7 365 days a year

Cellphone Banking

Banking on the go

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Applying made easy

Applying made easy

Encore Gold Account

Qualifying criteria

  1. 55 years and older
  2. Earn between R24 000 and R239 999 per annum

Ways to apply

Apply now!

Other ways to apply

Complete the call me back form

Find a branch

Documents needed

  • South African ID Book/card or a valid South African passport (SA resident)
  • Passport with valid work/retirement permit (non-SA resident)
  • Proof of residence (in your name, and not older than 3 month's)
  • Latest payslip or last three months' bank statements (for overdraft applications only)

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