Things you need to know before you open a Nedbank account

To qualify, you’ll need to be 18 years or older and living in South Africa.

Your refugee or asylum-seeker documents must be up to date (expired documents will not be accepted).

Your minimum monthly income must be at least R3 000 a month before tax.

Refugees and asylum seekers can open their account at a Nedbank branch only.

Documents you’ll need to take to the branch

Your Section 22 asylum seeker permit
Your Section 24 refugee permit
Your valid refugee ID

To open your account at a branch, or ask us any questions

Find your nearest branch
Call us toll-free on

0800 555 111


New to Nedbank? 
Create your Nedbank ID on the Money app or on Online Banking before you apply.

Already a Nedbank customer? Log in and apply