{"id":8861,"date":"2024-03-06T13:15:03","date_gmt":"2024-03-06T13:15:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/collegeguide.co.za\/?page_id=8861"},"modified":"2024-03-06T13:15:03","modified_gmt":"2024-03-06T13:15:03","slug":"capitec-app","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/capitec-app\/","title":{"rendered":"Capitec app"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"advads-atf\" style=\"margin-top: 15px;margin-bottom: 20px;\" id=\"advads-3067755067\"><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- Responsive ads atf -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"8381596201\"\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div><p>Be safe and bank from home with our new banking app. You can pay people and accounts, make immediate payments, get account balances and email stamped statements \u2013 just about everything you would normally do at a branch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.capitecbank.co.za\/contentassets\/30ae17ff80754f78b6ac939eb2e69aea\/global-one-page---global-one-card__compressed.jpg\" alt=\"bank with our  new Capitec Bank app\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We continuously look for ways to take the complexity out of banking and are excited to announce updates to our banking app!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:&nbsp;<\/strong>Clients who&nbsp;<strong>verified their email address<\/strong>&nbsp;on the current app can upgrade to the new app without visiting a branch<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to get the app<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you already have our banking app you can now update it to our latest version..To find it, simply search \u201cCapitec Bank\u201d in your app store or use the links below to download our new banking app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note : Before downloading the new app make sure you have verified your email address on your current app<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=capitec.acuity.mobile.prod&amp;hl=en_ZA&amp;gl=US\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.capitecbank.co.za\/contentassets\/50a0649c6c8b46a5982865c13ab07803\/googleplay.png\" alt=\"This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is googleplay.png\"><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/capitec-bank\/id1217842108\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.capitecbank.co.za\/contentassets\/50a0649c6c8b46a5982865c13ab07803\/appstore.png\" alt=\"This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is appstore.png\"><\/a><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.capitecbank.co.za\/contentassets\/30ae17ff80754f78b6ac939eb2e69aea\/imagem6057.png\" alt=\"imagem6057.png\"><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have the following Huawei devices please use the Huawei link above to download our new app.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.capitecbank.co.za\/global-one\/transact\/ways-to-transact\/remote-banking\/cellphone-app\/#aItemHuaweidevicesaeac0\">huawei devices<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you do not have our banking app yet you will need to follow the following steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Visit your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.capitecbank.co.za\/global-one\/banking-during-the-covid-19-lockdown\/\">nearest branch<\/a>,<\/li><li><strong>open an account<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>verify<\/strong>&nbsp;your phone and email address&nbsp;<\/li><li>we\u2019ll send you an SMS with a link in it to&nbsp;<strong>download the app<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Once downloaded, just&nbsp;<strong>install<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>activate<\/strong>&nbsp;the app.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Functionality<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The app is designed with our clients\u2019 convenience in mind, with quick and simple navigation, as well as the following added features:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Personalise your home screen<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 See all your accounts and balances at a glance<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.capitecbank.co.za\/help-centre\/how-to\/how-to-manage-you-favourites\/\"><strong>Customise your favourites<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Set up shortcuts on your home and sign-in screens for one-tap access to the features you use the most&nbsp;<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.capitecbank.co.za\/help-centre\/how-to\/how-to-track-your-spending\/\"><strong>Track your spend<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Get a quick overview of how you&#8217;re spending your money with categories like food, transport or communication<\/li><li><strong>Use biometrics<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Sign in and authenticate with fingerprint or facial recognition if your phone supports this<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.capitecbank.co.za\/global-one\/transact\/ways-to-transact\/remote-banking\/how-to-use-your-new-virtual-card\/\"><strong>Activate your virtual card&nbsp;<\/strong><\/a>\u2013 It\u2019s free, safe and easy to load for all your app, online and scan to pay transactions<\/li><li><strong>Manage contactless card transactions<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Turn your card\u2019s tap to pay function on and off&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>It&#8217;s free<\/strong>: Our app is free to download and there\u2019s no monthly subscription.<\/li><li><strong>It&#8217;s also free to use<\/strong>: MTN, Vodacom, Telkom Mobile and Cell C subscribers pay zero data charges when they use our app<\/li><li><strong>You&#8217;ll save<\/strong>: Beneficiary payments can be done at a fraction of the branch cost<\/li><li><strong>Plan and manage your budget<\/strong>: Take control of your money and track your spending<\/li><li><strong>Convenient<\/strong>: You can access the app on the go from your cellphone<\/li><li><strong>Added security<\/strong>: Every transaction is protected by your Remote PIN, so never share it \u2013 keep it secret<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"853\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fsY_g4s5S08\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What can I do on it?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>T<a href=\"https:\/\/www.capitecbank.co.za\/global-one\/transact\/ways-to-transact\/remote-banking\/cellphone-app\/#aItemTransactf4dbc\">ransact<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.capitecbank.co.za\/global-one\/transact\/ways-to-transact\/remote-banking\/cellphone-app\/#aItemSavef4dbc\"> | Save<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.capitecbank.co.za\/global-one\/transact\/ways-to-transact\/remote-banking\/cellphone-app\/#aItemCreditf4dbc\"> | Credit<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.capitecbank.co.za\/global-one\/transact\/ways-to-transact\/remote-banking\/cellphone-app\/#aItemCardsf4dbc\">  | Cards<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.capitecbank.co.za\/global-one\/transact\/ways-to-transact\/remote-banking\/cellphone-app\/#aItemBudgetf4dbc\"> | Budget<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.capitecbank.co.za\/global-one\/transact\/ways-to-transact\/remote-banking\/cellphone-app\/#aItemProfilef4dbc\"> | Profile<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.capitecbank.co.za\/global-one\/transact\/ways-to-transact\/remote-banking\/cellphone-app\/#aItemInsuref4dbc\"> | Insure<\/a><\/p><div class=\"advads-content\" id=\"advads-3964337852\"><div style=\"width: 300px; padding: 20px; margin: 0 auto; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 8px; background-color: #f9f9f9; text-align: center; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">\r\n    <p style=\"font-size: 16px; margin: 0 0 10px;\">Need Information or Confused about Something ? <\/p>\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/onlineapplications.co.za\/ask\/\" style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 10px 20px; background-color: #007BFF; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 4px; transition: background-color 0.3s;\">Ask a Question<\/a>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"advads-btf\" style=\"margin-top: 15px;margin-bottom: 20px;\" id=\"advads-1626040351\"><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- Responsive ads btf -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"5513273173\"\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"advads-cpc\" id=\"advads-609307695\"><p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Sponsored Guide<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Complete Guide to NSFAS Online Loan Application for South African Students (2025)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you are a South African student looking to pursue higher education but are facing financial difficulties, the <strong>National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS)<\/strong> is one of the most accessible funding options available. NSFAS provides financial aid in the form of <strong>bursaries and loans<\/strong> to qualifying students at public universities and TVET colleges in South Africa.<\/p>\n<p>This guide will walk you through <strong>everything you need to know about the NSFAS loan application process<\/strong>, from eligibility requirements to application steps and frequently asked questions.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udccc What is NSFAS?<\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS)<\/strong> is a government-funded financial aid scheme aimed at helping students from low- and middle-income households to access tertiary education without the burden of upfront fees.<\/p>\n<p>NSFAS <strong>offers both bursaries and income-contingent loans<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bursaries<\/strong>: For eligible students who meet academic and household income criteria (especially for TVET and university students).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Loans<\/strong>: For students who do not meet all bursary criteria or who are pursuing postgraduate qualifications not funded under bursary schemes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\u2705 Who Qualifies for an NSFAS Loan?<\/h2>\n<p>To qualify for an NSFAS loan (especially for postgraduate students or programs not funded under the bursary system), you must:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be a <strong>South African citizen<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Be <strong>financially needy<\/strong>, with a household income of <strong>less than R350,000 per year<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Have a <strong>valid South African ID<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Be <strong>enrolled or accepted<\/strong> to study at a <strong>public university or TVET college<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Not be funded through another bursary program that covers all expenses.<\/li>\n<li>Maintain satisfactory <strong>academic progress<\/strong> (returning students).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcda Courses Funded by NSFAS<\/h2>\n<p>NSFAS primarily funds <strong>undergraduate qualifications<\/strong>, but certain <strong>postgraduate programs (e.g., PGCE, postgraduate diplomas in education, and professional courses like LLB)<\/strong> may be considered under the <strong>NSFAS loan scheme<\/strong>, not bursaries.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re studying:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Undergraduate degree or diploma<\/strong>: You are likely eligible for a full NSFAS bursary.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Postgraduate study<\/strong>: You may qualify for a loan, depending on the course and funding availability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcc4 Required Documents for NSFAS Application<\/h2>\n<p>When applying, make sure you have the following documents scanned and ready:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Certified copy of your South African ID or Smart Card<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Parent(s) or guardian(s) ID documents<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Proof of income<\/strong> (latest payslips, UIF, or affidavit if unemployed).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Consent Form<\/strong> signed by your parent(s)\/guardian(s) to allow NSFAS to verify income.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Proof of registration or acceptance at a public institution<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Academic transcripts<\/strong> (for continuing or postgraduate students).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udda5\ufe0f How to Apply for an NSFAS Loan Online<\/h2>\n<h3>Step-by-Step NSFAS Online Application Process (2025)<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Visit the NSFAS Website<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Go to: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za\/\">https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Create an Account<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Click on <strong>\u201cMyNSFAS\u201d<\/strong> and register your profile.<\/li>\n<li>You\u2019ll need a <strong>valid email address<\/strong> and <strong>South African cellphone number<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Choose a strong password and verify your account via email or SMS.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Login and Start the Application<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>After registration, log in to your <strong>MyNSFAS<\/strong> account.<\/li>\n<li>Click on <strong>\u201cApply\u201d<\/strong> to begin a new application.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Fill in Your Personal Details<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Input your <strong>ID number<\/strong>, name, surname, and other details exactly as they appear on your ID.<\/li>\n<li>Provide <strong>household income information<\/strong> and living arrangements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Upload Required Documents<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Upload all supporting documents in <strong>PDF or JPEG format<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Each document must be clear and under the size limit specified.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Submit Your Application<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Review your application for accuracy.<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>\u201cSubmit\u201d<\/strong> and wait for a confirmation message.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Track Your Application<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Log in regularly to check your application status.<\/li>\n<li>You will be notified via SMS and email at each stage of the process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f Important NSFAS Dates (2025)<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Application Opening Date<\/strong>: September 1, 2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Application Deadline<\/strong>: January 31, 2026<\/li>\n<li><strong>Appeals Period<\/strong>: February 2026 (if rejected)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Disbursement<\/strong>: After registration and approval<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Note: Dates are subject to change; always confirm on the official NSFAS website.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcb8 What Does the NSFAS Loan Cover?<\/h2>\n<p>NSFAS funding typically includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Tuition fees<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Registration fees<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Accommodation (if living away from home)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Meals and transport<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Learning materials (e.g., textbooks)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For <strong>loans<\/strong>, repayment is only required <strong>once you start working and earn above a threshold<\/strong> (around R30,000 annually, but subject to change).<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udd04 NSFAS Loan Repayment<\/h2>\n<p>Repayments are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Income-contingent<\/strong> \u2013 you only repay when you can afford to.<\/li>\n<li>Administered by <strong>DHET (Department of Higher Education and Training)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Interest-bearing<\/strong>, but interest rates are low and favorable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can also apply for a <strong>partial loan conversion to a bursary<\/strong> if you perform well academically.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udd01 How to Appeal a Rejected NSFAS Application<\/h2>\n<p>If your application is rejected, you may submit an appeal via your MyNSFAS portal:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Log into your MyNSFAS account.<\/li>\n<li>Click on <strong>\u201cTrack Funding Progress\u201d<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>If rejected, click on <strong>\u201cSubmit Appeal\u201d<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Upload any missing or corrected documents.<\/li>\n<li>Provide a clear explanation or motivation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcf1 NSFAS Contact Information<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Website<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za\/\">https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Email<\/strong>: <a href=\"mailto:info@nsfas.org.za\">info@nsfas.org.za<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Toll-Free Number<\/strong>: 08000 67327 (Monday\u2013Friday, 8 AM\u20135 PM)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Twitter<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/myNSFAS\">@myNSFAS<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Facebook<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/myNSFAS\">NSFAS<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcdd Final Tips Before Applying<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Apply <strong>early<\/strong> to avoid system overload near the deadline.<\/li>\n<li>Use <strong>your own email and cellphone number<\/strong> (do not use someone else\u2019s).<\/li>\n<li>Double-check that all your documents are <strong>certified and legible<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Keep a <strong>copy of your submission confirmation<\/strong> for reference.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>By following this guide, you can confidently apply for NSFAS funding and move one step closer to achieving your academic and career dreams\u2014without the burden of immediate financial pressure.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Be safe and bank from home with our new banking app. You can pay people and accounts, make immediate payments, get account balances and email stamped statements \u2013 just about everything you would normally do at a branch. 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