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FNB Cheque Account with debit card South Africa: free transactions with qualifying salary, eBucks rewards on spending, free online banking. Review on CreditDeals.

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FNB Cheque Account & Debit Card — South Africa's Most Awarded Banking App

FNB's Cheque Account is a full-featured South African transactional bank account offering a Visa debit card for everyday spending. FNB is part of the FirstRand Group, one of South Africa's largest financial services groups, and is regulated by the FSCA and SARB. The FNB app is consistently rated as one of South Africa's best banking apps, offering a comprehensive suite of digital banking features, including eBucks Rewards.

Why Choose First National Bank (FNB) South Africa?

eBucks Rewards — earn on everyday banking

FNB eBucks is South Africa's leading bank rewards programme. Earn eBucks on qualifying transactions and redeem at Pick n Pay, Clicks, Engen, Takealot and more.

Award-winning FNB app

The FNB app has won multiple awards for innovation and user experience — manage your account, transfer money, buy electricity and airtime, all from your phone.

Instant EFT and PayShap

Send money instantly to any South African bank account via PayShap (South Africa's instant payment system) or RTC (Real-Time Clearing) — available 24/7.

Virtual card for secure online shopping

FNB offers a virtual card for online purchases — a separate card number that protects your main card details when shopping online.

Key Features First National Bank (FNB) South Africa

ParameterValue
Monthly account feeR109/month (Gold Cheque Account)
Visa debit cardIncluded — contactless, chip and PIN
ATM withdrawals (FNB)Free (up to monthly limit)
eBucks rewardsEarn on qualifying transactions — programme-dependent
PayShap instant paymentsIncluded — instant interbank transfers 24/7
Virtual cardIncluded for online shopping
Notification typeFree SMS notifications (FNB accounts)
RegulatorFSCA, SARB
Card networkVisa

Open an FNB Gold Cheque Account — Quick Start

Ready to receive funds in your account today? The process is simple:

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Apply at fnb.co.za

Open an FNB Gold Cheque Account online at fnb.co.za or via the FNB app

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Provide your details

Enter your South African ID, income details and residential address for FICA compliance

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Receive your card

Your FNB Visa debit card is couriered to your address within 5–7 business days

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Start banking

Download the FNB app, register online banking and start enjoying South Africa's most awarded banking experience

The FNB Gold Cheque Account is South Africa's most popular transactional account for working professionals — used for salary deposits, everyday spending, online shopping and international payments.

Contact Information First National Bank (FNB) South Africa

Phone087 575 9404
Emailhelp@fnb.co.za
Working HoursMon–Fri 8:00–17:00, Sat 8:00–13:00 (app: 24/7)
Address4 First Place, Bank City, Johannesburg, 2001

Legal Information

LicenseFirstRand Bank Limited (trading as FNB) — Authorised Financial Services Provider (FSP 3071), Registered Credit Provider (NCRCP20). Regulated by the FSCA and SARB. Member of Banking Association South Africa (BASA).
Credit bureauTransUnion SA and Experian SA (for credit products)
IBANFNB — Branch Code 250655
Sultan Kanatov, Editor-in-Chief, CreditDeals
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Sultan Kanatov
Editor-in-Chief, CreditDeals
Published: 15 February 2026
Updated: 01 May 2026

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