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South Africans can now apply for Smart IDs and passports at various bank branches, offering a convenient alternative to traditional government offices. Archive photo: Ashraf Hendricks

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You can get a Smart ID or passport at these bank branches

South African citizens are able to renew their Smart IDs or passports at a total of 27 bank branches. The Department of Home Affairs intends to increase the number of branches where the service is available. READ: Latest on fuel price: Petrol, diesel losing battle against weak rand SERVICE COULD BE EXTENDED TO MORE BANKS […]

19-05-23 15:29
smart ID and passport bank branches
South Africans can now apply for Smart IDs and passports at various bank branches, offering a convenient alternative to traditional government offices. Archive photo: Ashraf Hendricks

South African citizens are able to renew their Smart IDs or passports at a total of 27 bank branches. The Department of Home Affairs intends to increase the number of branches where the service is available.

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SERVICE COULD BE EXTENDED TO MORE BANKS IN SOUTH AFRICA

According to BusinessTech, the Home Affairs banking pilot was expected to end on 31 March. However, the date has been extended to September 2023.

Currently, Home Affairs offers the service through six banks. Below is the breakdown:

  • Standard Bank – 9
  • FNB – 7
  • Nedbank – 5
  • ABSA – 4
  • Discovery Bank – 1
  • Investec – 1

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At the bank branches, citizens can apply for, process and collect the documents. The service promises to be a breeze compared to the traditional trip to a Home Affairs office.

Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi reportedly said the department intends to open 43 more offices at bank branches in the country as soon as agreements were signed.

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SKIP THE QUEUE: APPLY FOR SMART IDS AND PASSPORTS AT THESE BANK BRANCHES

Region Bank Address Contact Number
Gauteng Standard Bank Cnr Lenchen and Old Johannesburg Rd Centurion Lifestyle Centre, Centurion 012 671 4042
Gauteng Standard Bank Killarney Mall, Riviera Rd, Killarney, Johannesburg 011 486 0002
Gauteng Standard Bank Shop no. 47 Jubilee Mall corner Jubliee and Harry Gwala Road, Temba Hammanskraal 011 351 7814
Gauteng Standard Bank 5 Simmonds St, Selby, Johannesburg 011 631 1624 / 011 639 4205
Gauteng FNB Cnr Lenchen and Old Johannesburg Rd Centurion Lifestyle Centre, Centurion 066 460 0530 / 012 653 2661
Gauteng FNB Shop U2, The Glen Shopping Centre, Glenvista 061 495 4441
Gauteng FNB Shop L04 Upper-level Cnr Simon Vermooten & Lynnwood Rd Equestria Pretoria 066 460 0130
Gauteng FNB 4 Merchant Place cnr Rivonia and Freedman Dr, Sandton 066 290 3307
Gauteng Nedbank Shop 25, Nedbank Plaza, Beatrix Street, Arcadia 066 460 0122
Gauteng Nedbank 16 Constantia Boulevard, Constantia Kloof, Roodepoort 011 639 4208
Gauteng Nedbank 135 Rivonia Road, Sandown, Sandton 066 290 3257
Gauteng Absa Shop 36 cnr Lenchen and Old Johannesburg Road, Centurion Lifestyle Centre, Centurion 066 460 0356
Gauteng Absa Shop 80 Key West Shopping Centre cnr Paardekraal Drive and Viljoen Street, Krugersdorp 079 900 6457
Gauteng Absa Cnr Rivonia Road and 5th Street, Sandton 066 290 3314
Gauteng Discovery Bank 1 Discovery Place, cnr Rivonia Road and Katherine Street, Sandton 0860 998 877
Gauteng Investec 100 Grayston Dr, Sandown, Sandton 011 286 7000
Western Cape Standard Bank Shop 599, Upper Level, Canal Walk Shopping Center, Century Blvd, Century City 021 529 8216
Western Cape Standard Bank Corner AZ Berman Road And Morgenster Road, Mitchell’s Plain 0860 123 000
Western Cape FNB Shop 1 & 2, ERF 176300, Media Quarter, Somerset Road, Greenpoint 087 345 6090
Western Cape Nedbank Shop 3 The Box, St Georges Mall cnr Riebeeck Street 0800 555 111
Eastern Cape Standard Bank 1 Pickering St, Newton Park, Port Elizabeth 041 404 8319
Eastern Cape Absa 682 Cnr. Bagshaw & Govan Mbeki Avenue, Port Elizabeth 041 404 8319
Northern Cape Standard Bank Shop 62 Village Walk Shopping Centre, Kathu, Hendrik Van Eck Street, Postmasburg 053 723 9610
KwaZulu Natal Standard Bank 1 Kingsmead Way, Durban 031 308 7900
KwaZulu Natal FNB Shop U56, Cornubia Boulevard, Cnr N2 Highway & M41, Durban 031 308 7900
Limpopo FNB Shop 55 Twin City Complex, Dirk Winterbach Street, Burgersfort 072 457 8619 / 013 216 0098
Mpumalanga Nedbank Shop 65 The Crossing Shopping Centre cnr Samora Machel and Madiba Drive, Nelspruit (Temporarily closed) 081 336 5941

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This article was originally published by STORM SIMPSON.