Banking & Money Tips articles

Guard against frozen bank accounts

29 June 2011 · Staff Writer

Most South Africans are unaware that in the event of death, bank accounts belonging to the deceased are often frozen until the estate is settled...

Mobile wallets continue to gain popularity, says FNB

16 May 2011 · Staff Writer

Eighteen percent of South Africans are using mobile phones to transfer money – proof, says First National Bank, of the rapid growth of this form of banking.

Capitec now open on Sundays

12 May 2011 · Staff Writer

Capitec will now be open to its clients on Sundays.

Up your guard against card skimming

6 May 2011 · Staff Writer

Customers must be careful when using their bank cards to prevent being defrauded by "skimmers", Standard Bank has warned.

Easter cellphone banking tips from FNB

18 April 2011 · Staff Writer

Cellphone Banking is a convenient banking method, especially when you are on holiday. Just be sure to always be Cellphone Banking Wise with our tips

Swipe company echoes Finance Minister's sentiments

14 March 2011 · Staff Writer

An independent credit card swipe company has hailed the Minister of Finance's pledge to push down bank charges and ensure transparency

FNB connect app review

7 March 2011 · Staff Writer

A review of the FNB Connect mobile app. A very nifty application that allows you to call and SMS for free.

Dial Direct Pothole Brigade - update

7 March 2011 · Staff Writer

Remember the Dial Direct pothole brigade? We have an update for you on how that initiative is going...

FNB engage student market with a mobile app

25 February 2011 · Staff Writer

FNB has through its Internet Service Provider, FNB Connect, added new innovations to its mobile Application (APP) aimed at talking to the student market.

FNB eWallet rising rapidly

15 February 2011 · Staff Writer

By the end of January 2011, over 2.6 million transactions were processed by the eWallet system.

South Africans embrace mobile internet access

9 February 2011 · Staff Writer

A research study released recently shows that the cellular habits of South African phone users have evolved dramatically in the past year...

Business owners consider affordable retirement packages

1 February 2011 · Staff Writer

South African business owners struggling to retain their top staff in the current tough economic climate are showing a willingness to offer employees some form of retirement benefits....