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How to make a Global Payment via the FNB App:

Step 1

Launch the FNB Banking App and Login to your profile.

Step 2

Select the 'Forex' tab.

Step 3

Select 'Global payments'.

Step 4

Select Once-off Global Payment (if this is a once-off payment or first payment to a new recipient) or select a saved recipient if this is a payment to a beneficiary previously saved.

Step 5

Complete and provide all information required regarding your transaction.

Step 6

Select a reason for your payment and complete the transaction.

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FNB Banking App

Discover fast, reliable and secure banking, whenever, wherever on the FNB App. Enjoy full control of your banking 24/7 without the need to go to a branch. Plus,the FNB App is free to use on all major networks. No data costs are charged no matter how many transactions or how long you use the app.


Do your day-to-day banking:

  • View and change your PIN
  • Temporarily block and unblock your card
  • View and download statements
  • Cancel and order a new card
  • View balance and transaction limits
  • Manage daily transaction limits
  • Report fraud immediately
  • Get access to your team of bankers with Secure Chat ®
  • Track your eBucks rewards


You can also buy:

  • Prepaid Airtime
  • Data Bundles
  • SMS Bundles
  • Prepaid electricity
  • iTunes Vouchers

You also get additional features that include:

  • Managing your eBucks account and finding partners
  • Buying vouchers
  • Redeeming coupons
  • Access to conveniently located FNB branches and ATMs


Visit your App Store to download the FNB Banking App today. Just register and you're on your way.

Downloading the FNB Banking App is compatible with Android™, Apple™,BlackBerry™ and Nokia™ Symbian devices*.

For queries, email: fnbappsupport@fnb.co.za

To find out how to link your device call: 087 575 0362

View the software license agreement and remote banking agreement

*Android devices include HTC, Samsung, LG, Motorola, Sony Ericsson and Huawei.

BlackBerry devices include the Torch, Storm, Bold and Curve that are OS5 or higher

Terms, conditions, rules and standard network rates apply.

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Online Banking

Bank safely and securely 24/7 with Online Banking.

Online Banking is the convenient, real-time way to access your accounts. Pay, transfer, trade and invest using easy online navigation - all from the comfort of your couch.

Banking Online is:

  • Convenient. You can do most things via Online Banking that you can do in a branch.
  • Secure. Keep track of your transactions with free inContact, OTP notifications and online protection software.
  • Simple. All you need is an FNB bank account and access to the internet.

When using your Online Banking, you pay no data fees.


With Online Banking you can do your day-to-day banking:

  • View detail balances and transactions
  • Transfer funds between accounts
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  • Make payments
  • Manage recipients
  • Send Money
  • Download account statements

You can also buy:

  • Prepaid Airtime
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  • Prepaid electricity

You can use Connect to:

  • Link your FNB Banking App to your Online Banking profile

You can take control and protect your account by:

  • Managing your FNB cards
  • Viewing/updating your PINs
  • Activating/Updating Online Secure

You also get additional features that include:

  • Managing your eBucks account and finding partners
  • Getting personalised offers for upgrades and limit increases
  • Ordering new smartphones and tablets
  • Opening new accounts in under ten minutes
  • Buying and selling Krugerrands

View our How to register for Online Banking demo


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Advance payments

Payments are effected before goods are shipped and are made on a "cash with order" basis via electronic SWIFT transfers.

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Open account payments

Payments are effected via electronic SWIFT transfers after receipt of goods and are made within a certain number of days as agreed with the exporter/importer.

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Global receipts

This allows you to receive international payments; simply provide the remitter bank with your account number as well as FNB's international SWIFT code: FIRNZAJJ.

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International payments can be rewarding

  • Earn up to 15% back in eBucks on the transaction charges when receiving foreign currency regularly by authorising FNB Foreign Exchange to convert these funds on your behalf. *

*eBucks earned on Forex transactions are subject to the standard eBucks earn rules which can be found on www.ebucks.com.

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Qualifying criteria

  1. FNB Online Banking
  2. FNB qualifying account

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Documents needed

Documentation for advance payment

  • Commercial invoice issued by supplier - stating that payment is required to be made in advance

Documentation for open account payment

  • Commercial invoice issued by supplier, and
  • One of the following transport documents:
  1. Transport document evidencing transport to SA
  2. Freight Forwarders certificate of receipt
  3. Freight Forwarders certificate of transport
  4. Consignees copy of SARS Customs Declaration

Documentation for global receipts

  • Ensure that you know the reason for the funds being sent to you, for example; exports, freight or services rendered, as this is required by SARB for reporting purposes. Depending on the nature of the transaction, you may need to supply additional documents

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Online Banking

Receive money from abroad using Online Banking

  1. Login to your Online Banking profile
  2. Select the 'Forex' tab
  3. Select 'Global Payments'
    • Select 'Once-off' (if this is a once-off payment or first payment to a new recipient)
    • Or select a saved recipient if this is a payment to a beneficiary previously saved via Online Banking
  4. Complete and provide all information required regarding your transaction (make sure to have the beneficiary's personal information and banking details on hand)
  5. Select a reason for your payment and complete the transaction

When doing cross-border transactions refer to the balance of payments category codes listed below

View the BoP Codes (reasons) for all global transactions

View the BoP codes for inward transactions

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Balance of payments codes (BoP)

When doing cross-border transactions refer to the balance of payments category codes listed below.

View the BoP Codes (reasons) for all global transactions

View the BoP codes for inward transactions

Note that some codes also have additional sub-category codes.

Payment methods

Secure global transfers

Use Global Payments from FNB to simply capture your payments for imports and exports through Online Banking.

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What you get

Quick + effective transfer between buyer and seller

This can be done via the following solutions offered by FNB.

Advance payments

Payments effected before goods are shipped

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Open account payments

Payments are effected after receipt of goods

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Global receipts

Receive international payments

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What's hot

Transfer 24/7/365

Facilitate your transfer abroad online anytime, anywhere, 24/7/365



Flexible exchange rates

Verify all documents and process the payment with an exchange rate that best suits you



Expert guidance + assistance

Provide you with expert guidance and assistance from an exchange control point of view



No paperwork or queues

Upload documents online, while you perform your transactions, thus eliminating unnecessary paperwork and standing in queues



Safety + security

Process your payment electronically via SWIFT ensuring that your funds reach their destination safely and securely



Fast payment

Once your documents have met Exchange Control requirements; the payment may reach the beneficiary within 2 working days



Rewards

International payments can be rewarding

Earn up to 15% back in eBucks on the transaction charges when you send or receive foreign currency through Online Banking or the FNB App.*

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How it works

Online

Learn how to make a global payment online

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Balance of payments codes (BoP)

Cross-border transaction reporting guaranteed

As an Authorised Dealer in foreign exchange, FirstRand and its divisions (including RMB and FNB) are required to report cross-border customer transactions to the South African Reserve Bank. This system of reporting is called balance of payments reporting or BoP reporting for short.

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