Get exclusive products and services and access funds in your account at our branches and through cheques
  • A minimum opening balance applies. Account available in major currencies
  • No maintenance fees
  • Digital banking services
  • No interest is paid on the credit balance in your Foreign Currency Current Account.
  • A debit interest is calculated daily on overdrawn balances on this account and debited monthly
  • There is a minimum opening balance
  • You can link the account to your chequebook
Apply for this account
  • Enjoy the convenience of opening an account online. Take only 10 minutes of your time
  • and get started with your application
  • If you have already started an application, you can resume your application by providing us with your reference number that was sent to your email address or mobile number

Open account onlineResume an application

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  • Documents required

    • Your business registration documents such as business name registration certificate (in case of sole traders or partnerships), or company registration certificate and other company formation documents such as memorandum and articles of association (in case of companies)
    • Business licence certificate if applicable to your business type
    • Documentary proof of business address
    • A valid identification document such as passport or national identity card for the proprietor, partners, shareholders and/or directors
    • Documentary proof of address such as a utility bill (not more than three months old) for proprietor, partners, shareholders and/or directors
    Please note
    • Absa reserves the right to accept or decline any application based on internal policy. We may request additional documentation as deemed necessary
    • If you do not receive any bills in your name, you may bring along the bill of the owner of your residence with proof of relationship
    • Other documentary proof may be acceptable. Please consult our business banking relationship managers for more information
Need more help?

Call us on:
(+248) 438 3939

Email us:
customerservices.sc@absa.africa