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FNB eWallet

mobile wallet

Deposit

Not directly used for d...

Withdrawal

Processed within 24 hou...

Fees

Free

Bookmakers

11 sites

About FNB eWallet

FNB eWallet is a mobile wallet service from First National Bank allowing customers to send money instantly to any South African cellphone number without needing a bank account. Recipients receive an SMS and can withdraw cash at FNB ATMs using a temporary PIN (dial *120*277#), buy airtime/electricity, or send to others. First withdrawal per send is often free, with balance limits around R10,000.

Min Deposit

N/A (withdrawals primarily); typical min R100 at bookmakers like Sportingbet

Max Deposit

N/A (withdrawals primarily); bookmaker limits up to R3000 per transaction

How to Deposit Using FNB eWallet

1

Open your FNB eWallet app or go to the bookmaker deposit page.

2

Select "FNB eWallet" as your payment method.

3

Follow the on-screen steps to authenticate.

4

Confirm the deposit amount.

5

Funds hit your betting account quickly.

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • No bank account needed for recipient, quick cash access at FNB ATMs nationwide, first withdrawal free per send, instant transfers, convenient for unbanked punters, secure FNB backing.

Cons

  • Limited max per withdrawal (typically R3000), fees on subsequent ATM withdrawals (R8.50-R11), limits on daily spend (R5000), outdated info on official site, potential processing delays up to 24hrs

Security

Uses temporary SMS PINs for withdrawals (expire quickly), FNB bank-level security, no debit orders, monitored for fraud; beware phishing/smishing as per FNB warnings.

Bookmakers Accepting FNB eWallet

11 licensed South African bookmakers support FNB eWallet.

Where to Get FNB eWallet

Access via FNB App, Online Banking, USSD (*120*277#), or ATMs to send; receive on any SA cellphone, withdraw at FNB ATMs or retailers like SPAR.