Basic Account

A personal transactional and interest-bearing savings account for individuals who earn less than $300 per month.

What you get

  • Low transaction fees at ATMs, points-of-sale and on moblie banking

  • 24-hour access to your funds at Nedbank and Zimswitch ATMs and pay-points

  • Tiered interest earned monthly on the minimum account balance

You also get a Green debit card for local purchases and online transactions.

To apply for this account

You must be a Zimbabwean resident

You must be 18 years old or older

You must deposit and maintain the minimum balance of $2

Documents you'll need

A copy of your ID
A passport-size photo
Your latest payslip
Proof of residence (utility bill, homeowner certificate or letter from landlord, employer, chief or headman, accountant or lawyer)

A globally accepted debit card

Unlock your financial freedom with a USD-linked Gold Card that gives you access to Visa payment services online, or anywhere in the world.  

Ways to open your account

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Simply leave us a message and we'll get in touch to complete your application. 

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Visit a branch

Visit a branch

For in-person assistance, visit your nearest Nedbank branch and our friendly staff will help you open your account easily. 

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Should you have a question about this product or your application, please feel free to leave a message and we’ll get back to you.

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Alternatively, you can call us on +263 0242 230 000 to open your account over the phone.