Standard Bank Student Account
Match your dreams and ambition with an account that can back you from 16 to 24 years old.
- Top up – buy data or airtime by dialling *130*2345# or using the mobile banking app
- Free subscription to Varsity Vibe – a student discount app which gives you instant access to exclusive student deals
- A 50% discount on your subscription to Siyavula – an online maths and science practice platform for high school learners
- Link your card to the SnapScan or Masterpass apps to pay by phone
- Unlimited free swipes at till points
- 10 free electronic debit transactions a month
- Cash withdrawals up to a value of R1350 at our ATMs
- 2 free cash deposits at our ATMs
- Free balance enquiries on your phone
- 50% off your TravelWallet card activation, loading and reloading
- Notifications on transactions via MyUpdates
- Get 250MB or R25 airtime for free every month from Standard Bank Mobile *
- Secure Chip and PIN enabled card
- Global Mastercard or Visa acceptance and ATM network
- Access to Mastercard or Visa offers and their 24/7 emergency services contact centres*
- Link your card to the SnapScan or Masterpass apps to pay by phone and shop securely online
- Automatic lost card protection
- Activate or disable till point, ATM and online card functionality using our App
- Access to a secure wallet facility to load funds for contactless transactions
- R 9.99 monthly fee
- R 26 if you use more than your bundled transactions
- Pay as you transact rates apply once you’ve used your bundled services for the month.
Bring the following documents into a branch to open your account
What you’ll need
- Your South African ID* (or residence permit if not an SA citizen)
- Copy of your registration at a recognised institution
- Proof of residence not older than 3 months
- If you’re studying part-time, you must earn less than R 3 000 a month