ABSA Online banking

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ABSA Online banking

Manage your money, take care of everyday transactions and shop to your heart’s content – whenever and wherever you want to.
  • Online Banking
  • Online Shopping
  • Online Share Trading

Want to bank on your time?

If you want to pay accounts, make transfers, apply for loans, top up prepaid accounts and so much more, try online banking. It’s secure, super quick and, best of all, you never have to leave home.

Here’s what you can do with Absa Online

Control your online banking profile
Manage all your accounts
Make payments
Get online security information
Manage savings and investments
Online shopping safety tips

Enjoy using your credit card online? Just keep the following in mind next time you shop:

  • Only place orders on trusted, secure websites (look for the lock image on the toolbar). 
  • On the Web page where you enter your credit card or other personal information, look for an “s” after ‘http://’ in the Web address of that page it should read: ‘https://’. The encryption is a security measure that scrambles your data as you enter it.
  • Find out what other shoppers say. Some websites such as epinions.com and bizrate.com have customer evaluations, which can help you determine a company’s legitimacy.
  • Do not send emails with personal information like your card number and expiry date.
  • Use good quality antivirus software – such as the free software we provide for our Internet banking and WAP-based cellphone banking customers.
 
What is 3D Secure?

3D Secure protects you, the cardholder, and the merchant by verifying your personal details during an online purchase, prior to the transaction being processed.This service is now enhanced with OTP instead of a static username and password.

What does OTP mean for you?

This gives your Absa card an extra level of protection against unauthorised use when shopping online. You will receive a One Time Pin(OTP) via SMS every time you make a purchase, and this password will only be valid for that transaction.

 
How OTP works when you’re shopping online at participating 3D Secure merchants:
  1. Shop online and proceed to the checkout.
  2. Input your 16 digit Absa card number, expiry date and CCV number when prompted.
  3. You will then be asked for an OTP which you will receive via SMS on your registered cellphone number.
  4. Finalise your purchase.
 
Benefits of 3D-Secure OTP
  • No need for registration and activation up-front
  • No need to remember a username and password
  • Reduces the risk of your 3D Secure password being compromised or phished
  • Additional level of protection when shopping online
 
Where can I find more information about 3D Secure?

If you have any queries or questions about 3D Secure or need technical assistance, you can contact the 3D Secure Call Centre on: +27 (0) 11 354 4058

Whether you want to become better at trading and investing or are just starting out, we’ll give you the tools you need to succeed.
 Enjoy instant access to:
  • Safe custody of your shares
  • 24/7 secure access to your account
  • Interactive charting (technical analysis)
  • Detailed company information
  • SENS announcements and news from local and offshore sources such as Reuters
  • Live and delayed prices
  • Education
  • Online and telephonic support
  • Electronic contract notes and statements
     
You’ll also get:
  • Very competitive rates
  • All costs are shown to you before you trade and there are no hidden additional costs.

Call us on 0860 05 04 03; or email equities@absa.co.za to find out more