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Everyone is entitled to financial independence and at Capitec Bank, we believe education is key to achieving this goal. That's why we partner with various publications and websites to bring you informative news and offer free financial life skills presentations to employee groups. Read our latest news item now or browse our archives below.

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Capitec Reveals Retail Store Concept at 500th Branch Launch in Morning Glen
2012/01/25

Capitec Bank, South Africa’s fastest growing retail bank for individuals, today revealed its new branch concept that was developed in partnership with the international retail designer Allen International at Morning Glen Mall, Johannesburg.
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Capitec Bank Named Overall Winner At The Ask Afrika Orange Index Awards
2011/10/07

Innovative retail approach that puts the customer first cited for bank’s win
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Capitec Bank First To Offer Permanent Sunday Trading Nationally
2011/05/11

Increased branch hours add impetus to bank’s unique retail offering
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Number 1 in the Top 100 Companies Survey
2010/11/03

Capitec Bank is ranked number one in the annual Sunday Times Business Times Top 100 Companies survey for 2010.
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Jargon Buster - Banking Terms Explained
2010/10/22

Many of us glaze over when we hear conversations about compound interest, prime lending rates or third-party payments, but it’s worth understanding these terms as they can directly affect your wallet.
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Capitec Bank’s Global One Facility
2010/10/22

It is a common trend among people to stay with the same bank from childhood through to adulthood, mostly to avoid the hassle and paperwork of changing to another.
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What the Recession Did Right
2009/12/10

There is no doubt that the global credit crunch and recession has impacted our lives. From widespread retrenchments to lower year-end bonuses (or none at all) and the ballooning cost of living.
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Applying for Credit: Options and Pitfalls
2009/11/16

Financial stress has undoubtedly been the theme for 2009. From the recession’s impact on consumer spending to the significant increase in debt counselling applications, South Africans had a rough economic year.
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Money Research
2009/06/08

Cape Town:Independent research by leading local financial website, ThinkMoney, has confirmed that Capitec Bank offers South Africa’s lowest bank charges.
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