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Activate Capitec App Remotely: No Bank Visit Needed

Learn how to activate the Capitec app without visiting the bank, benefiting over 27 million customers in South Africa.

Steps for First-Time Activation

Follow these steps to register the Capitec app on your phone:

  1. Ensure your Capitec account is active and details verified.
  2. Download the app from Google Play or Apple App Store.
  3. Open the app and enter your South African ID number.
  4. Take required selfies during the registration process.
  5. Provide personal details and complete the registration.

Activating the App on a New Phone

For reactivation on a new phone, follow these steps:

  1. Download the Capitec app.
  2. Open the app and select “I have an Account.”
  3. Enter your account number and continue.
  4. Input your remote PIN and continue.
  5. Confirm activation, acknowledging the deactivation of previous installations.
  6. Your app is now activated on the new phone.

Capabilities of the Capitec App

Explore the features of the Capitec app:

  • Buy airtime, data, and SMS.
  • Transfer and send money securely.
  • Purchase electricity and make various payments.
  • Manage bank cards, including stopping them.
  • View account balances and make DSTV payments.
  • Generate and send bank confirmation letters.
  • Efficiently manage beneficiaries and approve Debicheck mandates.

Summary

Discover the convenience of activating and using the Capitec app without a branch visit. Millions of users can now perform transactions effortlessly from their phones.