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Money Saving Tips

20 Aug 2008

By Staff Writer

Super Savers

Use only your own bank's ATMs
Do your banking online - avoid the branch
Use Justmoney to compare your charges

Most banks will charge you less if you only use their own ATM. Every time you use another ATM it costs you more money. The Competition Commission has said that South African Bank Charges are too high, but until they come down check out Justmoney.co.za and let us help you save.

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