Compare FNB Credit Cards

First National Bank (FNB) is not only South Africa's oldest bank but one of the top dogs in South Africa's banking industry. FNB prides itself as a bank for the people and is involved in numerous activities to support South Africa as a nation.

FNB prides itself on customer service and satisfaction. The bank offers a number of credit cards to try and cater for every South African's needs and financial situation. FNB now offers an eBucks reward system on credit card transactions. This allows customers to earn "eBucks" on every transaction which they can then intern use to purchase every day items online such as gifts, clothing and airtime.

FNB boasts some of the lowest transaction fees, allowing you to make transactions and draw money free of charge which is uncommon amongst other South African banks.

In order to apply for a credit card your financial situation will determine your interest rate as well as limit offered. Be sure to compare credit cards offered by other South African banks with FNB credit cards.

CREDIT CARD

SUITABLE INCOME
(Per Annum)

INITIATION FEE
MONTHLY FEE
INTEREST FEE
PERIOD
INTEREST RATES*
FNB Platinum Credit Card R350 000 + R110.00 R36.66 2 Months Personalised
FNB Gold Credit Card R140 000 + R110.00 R21.25 55 Days Personalised
FNB Silver Credit Card R80 000 + R110.00 R14.00 U/A Personalised
FNB Smart Credit Card R36 000 + R110.00 R28.00 44 Days Personalised
FNB Standalone Petro Card N/A N/A R16.25 N/A U/A

*FNB Credit Card now offer new customers personalised interest rates when they apply for a credit card. The introduction of personalised pricing on its credit card is designed to reward customers who have built themselves a good credit profile over the years.


FNB Credit Card Rewards and Benefits

 

CREDIT CARD
eBUCKS
inCONTACT
CELLPHONE
BANKING
ONLINE
BANKING
EMAILED
STATEMENTS
FNB Platinum Credit Card  Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
FNB Gold Credit Card Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
FNB Silver Credit Card Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
FNB Smart Credit Card Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
FNB Standalone Petro Card N/A Yes Yes Yes Yes

FNB Credit Card Related Fees

Value added services*

Included: (part and parcel of your product)
Optional: (customer needs to apply for)    
Comprehensive Global Travel Insurance*         Free Online Banking Subscriptions Free
Automatic Debt Protection* Free Telephone Banking Subscription Free
Lost Card Protection Free Cellphone Banking Subscription Free
PIN Replacement Free inContact (sms & email notification) Free
AA Roadside Emergency Assistance *
(Petro Cards Only)
Free Debt Protection Plan* 1. R3/ R1000
2. R5/R1000
eBucks Rewards**  (Not applicable to Petro Cards)
Annual eBucks Fee    R160 per annum     

Earn Rate: (Straight & Budget)
Platinum, Gold & Silver Credit Card

eB1 for every R10 spent                  
Purchases
Credit Card Purchase Free                                                                                           
Credit Card Budget Purchase Free
Fuel Transaction Fee R3.50
International Currency Commission and Conversion Fee:
% of transaction value
2.75%
Linked Account Transfer & Account Payments
IVR Smart Transfer to FNB                                         Free                                                                 
Linked Account Transfers R3.30
Third Party Payments R7.20
Telephone Banking (Consultant Assisted) R20.00
Cash Withdrawal Fees
FNB ATM                                             R1.00 -R500.00                R5.50
R501.00 - R1000.00        R11.00
R1001.00 +                        R16.50
Other Banks ATM R5.75 + FNB ATM Fee
Cash on Budget
(Not offered on Smart Credit Cards)          
R35.00 + % of value (Maximum R1 500)
Silver 2.50%
Gold 2.25%
Platinum 2.00%
International ATM and Branch R23.50 + 1.50% of value
Deposits
Cheques R13.50 (Free for Encore)                               
Cheque Clearance Fee R195.00
Cash 1.10% of value (Minimum R16.50)
Cash at Automated Deposit Terminal (ADT) 0.65% of value (No Minimum)
Voucher Retrieval Requests
Local R55.00          
International  R190.00     
Balance Enquiries
FNB ATM Free
FNB Branch R3.00                   
International R3.25
Other Banks ATM R3.25                 
Statements
Current Month Emailed Statement Free
Current Month Paper Statement Fee
Dual Statement (paper & email) R10.00
Mini Statement (FNB Branch) R2.25
FNB Branch (per page) R4.50
Historical Statements (per account per emailed statement) R5.30                                                   
Penalties
Declined Transaction Fee                             R5.00                          
Over Limit Fee (not applicable to NCA accounts with credit agreements after 1 June 2007) R187.00
Unpaid Fees R187.00
Late Payment Fee (not applicable to NCA accounts with credit agreements after 1 June 2007) R187.00
Balance Transfer (BT's) early settlement fee (not applicable to NCA accounts with credit agreements after 1 June 2007) R220.00
Arrears Fee (only on NCA accounts with credit agreements after 1 June 2007) R100.00
Other Fees
Changes to Account Limits Free
Bank Cheque Administration Fee R50.00
Special Arrangement Fee R300.00                     
Reschedule Fee R70.00
Budget Facility Setup Fee (if not done at Point of Sale) R27.00
Section 129 Letter Fee *** R35.23
Prepaid Transaction Fee (FNB ATM, Cellphone, Online and Telephone Banking) R1.50
Card Replacement Fee (per card) R55.00
Card Courier Personal Delivery (free for Platinum Credit Card holders) R165.00
Card Delivery to the nearest FNB Outlet Free

* Terms and Conditions apply.
** Excluded transactions include fuel, cash withdrawals, third party payments, balance transfers and electronic fund transfers.
Smart Credit Card (not eligible).
^ This fee is subject to exchange rate fluctuations and may be reviewed quarterly. Some international ATMs charge an additional surcharge.
***Subject to Magistrate's Court tariffs and registered mail costs.
Card fees are not negotiable.
Important information:
•    The above pricing is inclusive of VAT.
•    FirstRand Bank Limited reserves the right to amend product features or pricing at any time with reasonable notice. We further reserve the right to re-price our products at any time subject to Regulatory or Legislative changes.
•    A detailed copy of the pricing is available at your nearest FNB branch and on the website.
•    Interest rates are personalised and appear on the credit card statement.
 

Disclaimer

Please note that the above rates quoted above are current from printing and to be used as a guideline only. There rates are subject to change. Please note that Terms and Conditions apply. Contact the bank directly for additional information and current fees and charges.