Opening a Bank Account

Visit any of the banks below in the Matrix, Wits University to open a bank account.

ABSA
Contact Number: 27 11 403 3100

• Savings Account
• Proof of Registration
• Proof of Residence
• Passport and valid study permit
• R50.00 open account and R35.00 for card. No cash is accepted

First National Bank (FNB)
Contact Number: 27 11 403 5692

• Student Account
• Proof of Registration
• Passport and valid study permit
• Proof of residence in South Africa
• R30.00 to open account. Cash accepted

Nedbank
DO NOT OPEN ACCOUNTS WITH PASSPORTS, MUST HAVE SOUTH AFRICAN ID.

Standard Bank
Contact Number: 011 356 7940/7941

• Student Account (maximum age 26)
• Proof of registration or Student Card
• Passport and valid study permit
• Proof of Residence in South Africa
• Minimum of R10.00 to activate account. Deposit - Autobank

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