FNB Bank

First National Bank is one of South Africa’s “big four” banks. It is a division of FirstRand, a large financial services conglomerate, which trades on the Johannesburg Securities Exchange, under the symbol: FSR. 

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Is FNB a good bank in South Africa?

FNB is the preferred bank for personal and business banking among South African retail and institutional investors, with Standard Bank second and Absa third. Discovery Bank is the preferred new digital bank, significantly outperforming TymeBank and Bank Zero.

Is FNB a South African bank?

FNB is the oldest bank in South Africa, and can be traced back to the Eastern Province Bank formed in Grahamstown in 1838. Today, FNB trades as a division of FirstRand Bank Limited.

Who owns FNB South Africa?

FirstRand

FirstRand Bank Limited

First National Bank/Parent organizations

How can I open a FNB bank account?

Documents needed

1. South African ID book/card.
2. Proof of residential address (e.g. original council/telephone bill reflecting your parent’s, legal guardian’s or your name and address)
3. Foreign nationals will be required to present a work or study permit.