Standard Bank account

Go to the Standard Bank website.

Navigate to the "Products and Services" section and select "See All Accounts."

Review the available account types and use the account comparison tool to help choose the most suitable option.

Once you have chosen an account, click on "Tell Me More."

You will see a prompt to "Register or Sign in" to proceed. Select "Register."

Complete the initial registration form with your preferred name, email address, username, and password.

Confirm your email address by entering the verification code sent to your email.

After verifying, proceed to the next form where you will enter your ID number, cellphone number, and answer additional questions (e.g., nationality and tax residency).

Submit this information, and you will receive a One-Time Password (OTP) on your cellphone for further verification.

Enter the OTP to finalize your profile registration on the website.

Once registered and signed in, you can now apply to open the selected account by following the prompts.

Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the application, which may include providing additional personal information and agreeing to the account's specific terms and conditions.

Submit the application for the chosen account type.

Once submitted, you will receive an on-screen confirmation that your application is under review.

Standard Bank will verify your provided information, and you may receive additional instructions or requests for documentation via email or SMS.

If your application is successful, Standard Bank will send a confirmation message to your registered email or cellphone.

After receiving the confirmation, you can sign in to your online banking profile to access and manage your new account.

Go to the Standard Bank website and locate the branch finder tool in the "Contact Us" or "Find a Branch" section.

Enter your location details to find the nearest Standard Bank branch.

Prepare the required documents for opening an account, including your South African ID, proof of residence, and proof of income if applicable.

Foreign nationals must bring a valid passport, proof of residence in South Africa, and proof of income or employment if applicable.

Visit the branch during business hours with your prepared documents.

Inform the bank representative that you would like to open a new account.

Provide your documents to the representative for verification and complete any required forms.

Once the documents are verified, follow the representative's guidance to finalize the account opening process.

After the account set up, the representative will provide you with the necessary information to access your account.

Open your web browser and go to the official Standard Bank website.

Locate the login section, which is prominently displayed on the homepage.

Enter your username in the designated field. This is the username you created during the registration process.

Enter your secure password in the password field, ensuring it matches what you set up during registration.

Click on the "Log In" button to proceed.

If prompted, complete the two-factor authentication by entering a One-Time Password (OTP) sent to your registered email or cellphone number.

Once authenticated, you will be directed to your account dashboard, where you can manage your account, check balances, and perform transactions.

Always remember to log out after completing your session by selecting the "Log Out" option, typically located in the upper-right corner of the screen.

After completing the registration process, go to the Standard Bank website and log in using your newly created username and password.

Check your registered email for a verification message from Standard Bank. This email may contain a verification code or link.

Enter the verification code in the designated field on the website, or click the verification link in the email to confirm your account.

If additional verification is needed, Standard Bank may send a One-Time Password (OTP) to your registered cellphone. Enter the OTP as prompted to continue.

Once your identity is confirmed through email or OTP, your account will be activated for online banking access.

You may need to use your linked debit or credit card to complete the activation for certain accounts. Follow any specific instructions provided by Standard Bank to activate card-linked services.

After activation, you can access all online banking features, including balance checks, transfers, and payments.

Ensure that all pending transactions, such as automated payments and deposits, are cleared, and transfer any remaining balance to another account so your Standard Bank account balance is zero.

Cancel any automated payments or direct deposits linked to your account to avoid interruptions or unintended charges after closure.

Contact Standard Bank customer support through their official helpline or by visiting a branch to request account closure.

Provide the required identification information, including your account number and personal details, to verify your identity.

Inform the representative that you wish to close your account, and they will guide you through the closure process, which may include completing a closure request form.

Confirm with the representative that your account closure request has been successfully submitted and obtain any reference or confirmation number for your records.

Destroy any remaining Standard Bank debit cards or unused cheques to prevent unauthorized access after the account is closed.

Monitor your account for a short period after closure to ensure no additional charges or unexpected activity occurs.

Go to the Standard Bank website and navigate to the login page.

Locate the "Forgot Password" link near the login fields and click on it to begin the password recovery process.

Enter your registered email address or cellphone number associated with your online banking account to initiate identity verification.

Standard Bank will send a One-Time Password (OTP) to your registered email or cellphone. Enter this OTP in the designated field to confirm your identity.

Once your identity is verified, you will be prompted to create a new password. Choose a strong password that meets Standard Bank's security requirements.

Re-enter the new password to confirm it, ensuring that both entries match.

Submit the new password to complete the reset process.

After resetting your password, you can use the new credentials to log in to your Standard Bank online banking account.