Youth Banking

We see your goals. Build your credit score with us and get data that never expires, plus rewards you can actually use.

Capitec Credit Card with 1GB free data every month

Credit Card

We see you aiming higher, and a strong credit score can help you open more doors – like renting an apartment or getting more affordable credit.

Build your credit score with us and get: 

  • 1% cash back on your Credit Card spend
  • 1GB free Capitec Connect data every month
  • Airport lounge access and dining vouchers when you book flights from R1 500 using our Credit Card

What do you need to apply?

  • A credit estimate, completed at a branch
  • Be 18 – 24 years old

If you’re a student:

  • At least R1 750 paid into your account every month
  • A letter of registration from your institution to show that you’re currently studying

If you’re not a student:

  • At least R3 000 paid into your account every month
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Education Loan

Your future looks bright.

Whatever your path, we’ve got you – whether you're studying for a degree, learning a technical skill or taking a digital course.

Get up to R500 000 in credit to study at any registered South African institution. We pay them directly, so you can focus on what matters most – your future.

What you get:

  • A competitive interest rate
  • Up to 84 months to pay
  • Covers university, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges and online courses
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Capitec Connect

We see you hunting for WiFi and dodging contracts.

Bank on us for:

Link your Capitec Connect number to your Main Account and get:

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Rewards

Tired of random rewards? We see that. Bank on us for exclusive deals and discounts.

With us you get:

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MoneyUp Academy

Our free short courses help you budget, save and understand money. Learn at your pace, hit weekly goals, get points and stand a chance to win voucher prizes.
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MoneyUp Chat

Chat to Moola on WhatsApp for mini lessons, fun challenges and the chance to win free data.

FAQs

Yes. We offer students and first-time earners one simple, low-cost bank account with digital tools to manage money from your phone.

No. You get the same affordable account as all our clients, with clear and transparent fees.

  • Free in-app transaction notifications
  • Personalised card limits
  • Up to 10 free Savings Plans
  • Affordable data that never expires with Capitec Connect
  • Free financial education programmes and learning tools with MoneyUp

Yes. You can open an account on our app in just a few minutes or visit a branch.

Capitec Connect is our prepaid mobile network that offers affordable data bundles, airtime, voice minutes, SMS and social media bundles. It’s designed to help you manage your mobile spend easily with us.  

If you qualify, you get 5GB of free Capitec Connect mobile data, valid for 30 days. We load the data reward on your Capitec Connect SIM the day after you qualify.

A linked SIM means your Capitec Connect SIM is connected to your banking profile with us. This enables you to get rewards, real-time notifications and additional mobile benefits.

When your SIM is linked you get:

  • 20% extra data on prepaid data purchases
  • 1GB of free data every month if you have our Credit Card  
  • Free Connect-to-Connect calls

Our Credit Card allows you to buy now and repay later while helping you build a credit record responsibly.

Yes. If you are a student between 18 and 24 you may qualify for our Credit Card even without a salary, depending on their affordability assessment.

Students need:

  • A valid South African ID
  • Proof that you’re studying at a tertiary institution
  • At least R1 750 paid into your account every month

Non-students need:

  • A valid South African ID
  • At least R3 000 paid into your account every month

If you’re a youth client, you could get:

  • A credit limit from R600 to R2 000
  • Up to 55 days interest-free
  • 1GB free data every month with a linked SIM
  • 1% cash back on card purchases
  • Full card control on our app
  • A simple way to start building a credit record

Capitec Rewards is our free rewards programme that gives you real cash back. We pay your cash back directly into your Rewards Savings.

MoneyUp is our financial education platform for young South Africans. It helps you learn how to manage your money, use credit wisely, and grow your saving with simple lessons and tools.