Classic Account

  • No fees when using your card for local and international point of sale purchases
  • Activate your Debit Card for Tap & Go for contactless transacting 
  • Make cash deposits at till points at Checkers, Shoprite, Usave, Pick n Pay and Boxer stores nationwide using your Debit Card
  • Deposit cash at selected ABSA cash-accepting ATMs
  • Access over 25 000 saswitch ATMs nationwide and any VISA Branded ATM internationally to withdraw cash
  • No monthly subscription fee for Internet Banking
  • Transact online with ease, 24/7 with Internet Banking
  • Change your pin or manage your limits online
  • Schedule online payments for a future date
  • Make SARS payments online
  • Access funds urgently online with Real Time Payment
  • Receive e-stamped statements online
  • Group beneficiaries for easy online payments 
  • Earn cash back on purchases made at supporting partners through our simple and rewarding loyalty program. View more details here
  • Download the Al Baraka Banking app 
  • No monthly admin fee on an active account
  • A minimum balance of R50 is required to open a Classic Account
  • View the detailed 2023/2024 fees here
The following documentation is required to apply:
  • South African green bar-coded Identity Document or Smart ID
  •  Proof of address, not older than 3 months, for the verification of your residential address
  • Click here to view all acceptable forms of proof of address required to open an account

With these on hand, you can then contact your nearest branch to apply, or complete the Contact Form on this page for our Sales Consultant to call you

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