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Foreign Notes

Cash in the currency of the country you are travelling to for taxis, tips and a coffee at the airport.

What Foreign Notes offers:

  • Available in all major currencies and special currencies on request
  • A selection of the denominations suitable to your travel needs
  • Readily available cash for the smaller items on your trip
  • The most accepted form of payment anywhere you go

Order your Foreign Notes online and have it delivered to your door.

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Multi-currency Cash Passport™

Manage your travel budget with our chip and PIN enabled prepaid travel card. With the added benefit of loading up to seven# currencies onto one card, travelling has never been easier as it enables you to spend at merchants or withdraw at ATMs displaying the MasterCard acceptance mark.

Currencies Available:

  • US Dollars (USD)
  • British pounds (GBP)
  • Euros (EUR)
  • Australian Dollars (AUD)
  • United Emirates Dirhams (AED)
  • Canadian Dollars (CAD)
  • New Zealand Dollars (NZD)

What the Multi-currency Cash Passport™ offers:

  • Order and load or reload via FNB Online Banking
  • Avoid currency fluctuations by loading funds in advance
  • Chip and PIN enabled
  • Pay for goods and services at merchants displaying MasterCard acceptance mark (No transaction fee).
  • Withdraw local currency at ATMs displaying the MasterCard acceptance mark (excluding CMA). May be used at other ATMs but additional fees may apply.
  • Not linked to your bank account
  • 24/7 global assistance
  • Free replacement of lost or stolen cards
  • Additional card available as a backup
  • Check balances, view transactions and move money between currencies using the Multi-currency Cash Passport™ mobile app or via www.cashpassport.com/multi
  • Card is valid for up to 5 years. Funds can be cashed out and the card can be kept and reused for your next trip.

Order your Foreign Notes online and have it delivered to your door.

# USD, GBP, EUR and AUD available to load/reload and cash out via Online Banking, selected FNB Branches and the Foreign Exchange Advisory Team.
To load/reload and cash out AED, NZD and CAD, contact the Foreign Exchange Advisory Team on 0860 1 36739.

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Pay in advance

Pay in advance for your travel arrangements such as hotel reservations, cruises or car hire with our Global Payments solution available via Online Banking or the FNB App.

With our Global Payments solution; you will be able to pay for your travel arrangements in advance to secure your bookings abroad. FNB makes sending or receiving a payment from abroad simple and rewarding. We'll simplify the process to make sure you have more time to plan your trip abroad. In addition to this, you can earn up to 50% back in eBucks on the transaction charges when sending foreign currency online or via the FNB App.

What you need

When you pay in advance for travel arrangements; you will require an invoice addressed to yourself with the reservation dates as well as the recipient's information and banking details. Depending on the nature of the transaction, our Foreign Exchange Advisory Team will advise you on any additional documents that are required.

How to make a payment:

Before you begin, make sure you have the

Via Online Banking:

  • Login to Online Banking.
  • Select the Forex tab.
  • Select Global Payments .
  • Select either:
    • Once-off Global Payment , for a once-off payment or first payment to a new recipient.
    • Recipients , if you are making a repeat payment
  • Complete and provide all the transaction information required.
  • Select a reason for your payment.
  • Follow screen prompts to complete the transaction.

Via the FNB App:

  • Login to FNB App.
  • Select the Forex tab.
  • Select Global Payments .
  • Select the Forex menu on the left of the screen and select either:
    • Once-off Global Payment , for a once-off payment or first payment to a new recipient.
    • Recipients , if you are making a repeat payment
  • Complete and provide all the transaction information required.
  • Select a reason for your payment.
  • Follow screen prompts to complete the transaction.

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eBucks Rewards

  • Earn up to 50% back in eBucks on transaction charges when you send or receive foreign currency online
  • Earn up to a 50% back in eBucks on transaction charges when receiving foreign currency regularly by authorising FNB Forex to convert these funds on your behalf

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South African exchange control requirements

  • Foreign currency for travel purposes may not be bought more than 60 days prior to the departure of the traveller.
  • Travel allowance covers a calendar year (1 January - 31 December)
  • Any unutilised portion of a travel allowance must be resold to an Authorised Dealer within 30 days of your return. You may however, reapply for the unused portion of your discretionary allowance at any time during the calendar year.
  • A South African resident over the age of 18 is entitled to a discretionary allowance of up to R1 million per calendar year. This discretionary allowance can be utilised for any one or more of the following: Travel, gifts, study, donations, alimony, maintenance and investment.
  • Children under the age of 18 years qualify for a travel allowance of R200 000 per calendar year. For travel purposes, a valid travel document must be presented, indicating that the journey commences from South Africa. Allowance may not be issued more than 60 days prior to departure.
  • The costs of land arrangements (hotels, cruises, tours, etc.) are deductible from a travel allowance, except the payment of airfares in Rands.
  • In addition, each traveller may take R25 000 in South African Reserve bank notes when visiting abroad.
  • Where the insurance value of your personal belongings not for sale, exceeds R50 000, you will need a NEP form attested by a bank or by Customs and Excise. Please enquire at your nearest FNB branch should you need this form.

Please visit the South African Reserve Bank website for more detailed information.

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Qualifying criteria

  1. FNB qualifying account

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Documents needed

  • For travel: Your Passport and Proof of travel, e.g. air ticket
  • You'll need to ensure that you comply with all South African Reserve Bank regulations as this is a cross-border payment.
  • You will need the banking details and personal information of the beneficiary as well as the reason for your payment.
  • When capturing your payment online, you will be notified of what documentation is required when you select the reason for your payment. Depending on the nature of the transaction when sending funds abroad; you may be required to supply additional information. Alternatively, contact the Foreign Exchange Advisory Team and we will assist you

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International payments

Take the complexity out of transacting globally with access to reliable, safe and convenient Global Payments solution using Online Banking or the FNB Banking App. Whether you are sending or receiving money globally, we'll simplify the process to ensure that your funds reach their destination, and we'll reward you with eBucks.

Make global payments for a host of reasons; including gifts, tuition or investments, and benefit from the following features:

  • Save beneficiaries and upload documents online, making it easier for you and your business to transact anywhere, anytime
  • Personalised exchange rates
  • Payments are completed using the SWIFT method of transferring funds and can guarantee a secure and internationally standardised way to transfer money to bank accounts of individuals and entities around the world
  • Confirmation of your payment will be emailed to you upon completion

Earn up to 50% back in eBucks on the transaction charges when you send and receive foreign currency payments online or via the FNB Banking App.

Forex

Connecting you to the world

At Private Wealth, we offer a diverse range of foreign exchange products and services.

Travel solutions

Secure and convenient travel options

For your next trip abroad, select a combination of our solutions to make your travels hassle free.

Foreign Notes

Order foreign notes or cash

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Multi-currency Cash Passport™

Convenience and flexibility of a debit card

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Pay in advance

Pay for travel arrangements in advance via Online Banking or the FNB App

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Exchange control requirements

Exchange control requirements as per the South African Reserve Bank

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International payments

Made simple and rewarding

Take the complexity out of transacting globally with access to reliable, safe and convenient Global Payments solution using Online Banking or the FNB Banking App.

Regulatory services

Enjoy the best of both worlds

When you are working in one country, it can be challenging to manage your money and make payments in another. FNB Forex offers the following solutions.

Forex transactions

FNB Forex Regulatory Services assists with everything from simple Forex transactions to complicated ones; quickly, easily and securely.



Exchange control services

FNB Forex Regulatory Services offers assistance from an exchange control point of view on how to best navigate the intricacies of emigrating, immigrating and sending funds abroad when starting a business in a foreign country.



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