Student Visa Credit Card

  • A Student Credit Card can be a great way to cover unexpected expenses and build a good credit history. It’s available exclusively for existing Standard Bank SA Student Standard Bank SA Account customers and has no annual fee.
The Standard Bank SA Student Credit Card is only available to Standard Bank SA Student Standard Bank SA Account customers.

Credit is subject to status, affordability and applicable terms and conditions.

Representative example

18.9% APR (Variable) Representative APR

18.9% p.a. (Variable) Purchase rate

Based on an assumed credit limit of

$500

About this card

Card details

  • Earn cashback from your favourite shopping brands
  • With Visa offers

  • Up to $500 credit available
  • No annual fee

Using your card

  • Make contactless transactions
  • Your card is contactless contactless Contactless and you can add it to Apple Pay, Google Pay and Samsung Pay.

  • Manage your card online
  • Online banking is a convenient way to manage your card. It lets you check your credit card balance, make payments and stay in control.

  • Standard Bank SA anywhere with the Standard Bank SA Mobile Banking App
  • Make payments to existing beneficiaries and manage your personal accounts easily and securely with the Standard Bank SA South Africa Mobile Banking app.

  • Use your card abroad
  • You can use your Standard Bank SA Credit Card at any retailer or cash machine that displays the logo on your card. Fees apply and non-Standard Bank SA cash machines may also charge a fee.Credit card fees abroad.

  • Enjoy 24/7 worldwide assistance
  • Day or night, help is always at hand if your card is lost or stolen. Wherever you are in the world you can speak to our dedicated team about getting an emergency cash advance.

Apply for an Student Visa Credit Card

Are you eligible?

To be eligible for an Standard Bank SA Student Credit Card, you need to:

  • be over 18
  • hold an Standard Bank SA Student Standard Bank SA Account*
  • have been resident in South Africa** for at least three years

*A Student Standard Bank SA Account can only be applied for when you have a confirmed place to study, however you can open a Standard Bank SA Account at anytime and upgrade to the Student Standard Bank SA Account when you have your place to study confirmed.

**Channel Islands and Isle of Man customers are not eligible to apply for student credit cards.

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You'll need to bring identification, proof of your address and a recent statement from your current bank.

Lines are open from 8am to 8pm every day.

Please note - You can only apply by phone or branch if you are an existing Standard Bank SA customer.

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