Absa credit cards

There are quite a few ABSA Credit Cards out there, designed to work in accordance with the needs of the applicant. So take a look at the different types of ABSA Credit Cards to see which one suites you best.

Absa Platinum credit card.

The best part about the ABSA Platinum Credit Card is the free access to Bidvest lounges at both domestic and international terminals within South Africa. There are also no transaction fees for the first 57 days.

One credit limit for single and budget, full ATM functions (including cash withdrawals), a second card to share with your better half, a garage card and a free basic travel insurance cover (for international return travel tickets).

ABSA Gold Credit Card.

With the ABSA Gold Credit Card, you get discounted access to the Bidvest Lounges at both domestic and international terminals with in South Africa. The same 57 interest free 57 days on qualifying purchases (excluding cash withdrawals).

A full ATM functionality (including cash withdrawals), linking your ABSA Cheque or Savings account, standard cards to share with your more expensive half and free monthly eStatements.

ABSA Classic Credit Card.

The ABSA Classic Credit Card gives you the same 57 interest free days on qualifying purchases (with a few exclusions), a budget facility for any purchase over R300 of 6 to 48 months to pay and no transactions fees on qualifying purchases.

You also get fixed monthly payments, can top up your vehicle’s tank, full ATM functionality which includes easy cash withdrawals, deposits and transfers, link your ABSA Cheque or savings account, the same secondary card for that special someone and free monthly eStatements.

ABSA Affinity Credit Card.

As always, with the ABSA Affinity Credit Card you also get the 57days interest free, free lost card protection for when your card is lost or stolen. Added is automatic basic travel insurance for international return flights and an optional Credit protection plan that covers a limited outstanding balance in the event of death or permanent total disability.

The option to choose to spend either on your revolving credit or your extended credit, enhanced technology with Chip and PIN and 24/7 access to ABSA online and cell-phone banking.

ABSA Student Credit Card.

Every students dream is to have an ABSA Student Credit Card with all the benefits of a normal credit card, the same 57 days’ interest free period with no monthly service fee. The same eStatements for free every month, the same lost card protection from stolen or lost cards and 24/7 access to ABSA online and cell-phone banking.

Added to the student credit card is interest on a positive credit card balance, secure online shopping with a Visa or MasterCard SecureCode and its accepted worldwide. Talk about student value!

ABSA Garage Card.

The ABSA Garage Card gives you a convenient way to pay for fuel, oil, parts and tollgates. You’ll also get a secondary card for the wife, free lost card protection for when the card is lost or stolen and a detailed monthly statement every month.

There you have it, all the cards that ABSA offers, should you want a more detailed report on any card, just click the link. Maybe you’d like to compare these cards to those of other banks? Go take a look at what Nedbank Credit Cards are available, compare them and choose the best option that suites your needs. Don’t have time to do your own comparison? Go take a look at our Credit Card comparison and see what other South Africans rate the best Credit Card is.