What documents do I need?

To apply for your SOLmate account, you’ll need one of the following: a South African ID, a passport from your home country, or valid asylum seeker documentation.

How do I send money home?

Sending money home is simple and convenient. Just tap “Foreign Transfers” in the top right corner of the home screen, follow the steps, and send directly from your SOLmate account.

How to receive my salary or payments?

You can receive payments straight into your SOLmate account. Tap “Receive Money” on the home screen, then select “EFT from Banks” to find your account details. Share these details with anyone who needs to pay you.

SOLmate — eWallet & Debit Card for South Africa

Send Money Home, Fast
Get Paid, Stress-free
Cash in, cash out — in store

Send Money Home, Fast
Get Paid, Stress-free
Cash in, cash out — in store

Sign up in minutes, no work permit needed

Open your SOLmate account online — no hassle, no queues, just your money, your way.

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wiCode payment

Receive salary

Ewallets

EFT

Transact in stores

ATM withdrawal & deposit

Foreign transfers

Physical & Virtual card

Electricity

Transact online

Data & airtime

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Better access to essential financial services

Open an account with just your passport or SA ID

No work permit needed

Take control of your finances

Open an account in minutes, with no paperwork or stress

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+27 92 832 60 63

- R1,500.00

10:36 PM

EFT payment

+27 34 300 33 22

+ R3,065.00

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Three simple steps
to download app

How to get started with SOLmate

1
Apply with just your passport or SA ID
No work permit needed
2
Get your card delivered quickly and reliably
3
Top up and start using your account

Made for your everyday
money needs

Deposit and withdraw at ATMs or retail stores

Get your salary paid straight into your SOLmate account

Get your salary paid straight into your SOLmate account

Ewallet — get money via SMS

Send money home

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countries

Send money home

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Got Questions?
We’ve Got Answers!

What documents do I need?
To apply for your SOLmate account, you’ll need one of the following: a South African ID, a passport from your home country, or valid asylum seeker documentation.
How do I send money home?
Sending money home is simple and convenient. Just tap “Foreign Transfers” in the top right corner of the home screen, follow the steps, and send directly from your SOLmate account.
How to receive my salary or payments?
You can receive payments straight into your SOLmate account. Tap “Receive Money” on the home screen, then select “EFT from Banks” to find your account details. Share these details with anyone who needs to pay you.