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Absa Student Credit Card: check out how to apply!
Learn how to apply for the best student credit card available in the country! Accumulate cashback and enjoy the benefits of international travel!
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Absa Student Credit Card: R0 monthly fee permanently and 57 days interest rate free
Apply to Absa Student Credit Card and start building your credit history in the best possible way.
In addition to a cashback of up to 30%, you are entitled to exclusive travel benefits. Below, understand how to count on this card!
How to apply on the website
Unfortunately, you cannot apply for the Absa Student Credit Card on this company’s website.
If you are interested in applying for this card, you must go to an Absa Branch or Absa Student Office in person. With you, take the following documents:
- Valid South African ID card or smart card;
- Proof of address;
- Last proof of income for three consecutive months;
- Proof of active enrollment at a FET college, SAQA-approved institution, university, university of technology, or private institution.
Also, if you prefer, you can apply by phone. To do so, you must call the following number: 0861 114 411.
You will be redirected to another website
How to apply using a mobile app
Indeed, applying for Absa Student Credit Card by the app is impossible. However, we recommend downloading the “Absa Banking” app after obtaining the card!
Thus, it will help you manage your card, money, and rewards. In addition, through this, you will receive notifications for each money movement.
Absa Student Credit Card vs. FNB Petro Card: choose which one is best for you
Indeed, on the one hand, an essential card for students. On the other hand, an essential card for life.
Learn more about cards that you should count at different times in your life. See a brief comparison in the table below!
| Absa Student Credit Card | FNB Petro Card | |
| Monthly Income | At least R800; | Minimum R7,000 (R84,000 per year); |
| Monthly Fee | R0; | R13.50; |
| Initiation Fee | At most, R175; | See terms; |
| Interest Rate | Up to 57 days interest-free; after that, you’ll pay an interest which is not disclosed on the website; | Interest rates are personalized and appear on the FNB Credit Card statement; |
| Rewards | Absa Rewards: cashback of up to 30% at Food Lover’s Market, Pick n Pay, Woolworths, Dis-Chem, fueling or shopping at Sasol and other physical or online partner stores; up to 1.15% cashback in non-partner stores. | None. |
Do you want to know more about the advantages of having an FNB Petro Card? Access the following post and find out!
FNB Petro Card: check out how to apply!
Apply to the FNB Petro Card and get 24/7 assistance in case of travel accidents or emergencies. Read on to learn more!
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