Opening a Bank Account

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Chris.Cray Member

Member since 30 April 2013

Chris.CrayMember30 April 2013 16:54:04

Hi, I have recently emigrated to Jo'Burg on a Relative Permit, which allows me to work etc for 2 years. Unfortunately none of the banks appear too helpful in setting up an account for me so that I can sort out rent and a cell contract - any advice would be grateful..

Armand ViP

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ArmandViP02 May 2013 06:55:40

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Hi and welcome to 禁漫天堂 Chris.Cray !

I hope the other forum members will be able to help you out.

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Armand

Silvana_Arocha Active member

Member since 15 December 2010

Silvana_ArochaActive member06 May 2013 08:44:44

Chris,

I believe there are only 2 banks here in SA that would accept an expat- FNB which I personally use and Standard Bank which I know friends that use them.
For both you need to have a permanent contract with a SA based company and have all the documents they request or at least a company letter stating that they will back up your information.

Hope that helps

S

john joi Member

Member since 12 May 2013

john joiMember12 May 2013 07:32:33

[moderated: off topic + pls start your own topic]

kaylahrsa New member

Member since 24 May 2013

kaylahrsaNew member27 May 2013 05:13:23

hi

if you are employed by a South African company, please go to the bank with a letter of employment and their work man compensation certificate

Regards

Emmanuel

BrianMullan New member

Member since 27 May 2013

BrianMullanNew member27 May 2013 17:49:29

Thanks it's off to FNP for me tomorrow then , how long for it all to go through , typically ?

kaylahrsa New member

Member since 24 May 2013

kaylahrsaNew member28 May 2013 11:59:59

FNB shoul issue you with an account number and card immediately, i know Standard Bank SA does

Regards

Emmanuel

BrianMullan New member

Member since 27 May 2013

BrianMullanNew member10 June 2013 15:36:05

Fn b were brilliant , even was dragged over to meet the branch manager. All sorted effortlessly , thanks Brian

Fredy Sichilongo New member

Member since 11 June 2013

Fredy SichilongoNew member11 June 2013 11:26:20

.. opening an account, even without making an initial deposit?

BrianMullan New member

Member since 27 May 2013

BrianMullanNew member11 June 2013 11:50:16

#10

Yes ! My pay goes in on the 15th June though.

Fredy Sichilongo New member

Member since 11 June 2013

Fredy SichilongoNew member11 June 2013 11:53:04

#11

Brilliant, I am going right away

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