Can a non-resident get a credit card in SA?
Aug 3rd 2011, 11:54 am
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Can a non-resident get a credit card in SA?
Hi,
I'm here on a 2 year work permit since October 2010 and am in need of a credit card. I'm finding it difficult as I'm not a resident. I'm married to a Saffer but shes dependent on my income. Any ideas? Failing that can you lend me ten bob?
Thanks
I'm here on a 2 year work permit since October 2010 and am in need of a credit card. I'm finding it difficult as I'm not a resident. I'm married to a Saffer but shes dependent on my income. Any ideas? Failing that can you lend me ten bob?
Thanks
Aug 3rd 2011, 1:06 pm
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Re: Can a non-resident get a credit card in SA?
Can a non-resident get a credit card in SA?
-- No.
-- No.
Aug 3rd 2011, 1:42 pm
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Re: Can a non-resident get a credit card in SA?
What about those ten bob ?
Aug 3rd 2011, 10:15 pm
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Re: Can a non-resident get a credit card in SA?
No ID number - No. And No
Aug 4th 2011, 4:28 am
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Re: Can a non-resident get a credit card in SA?
If you have a work permit you can. You don't need an ID number. Nedbank made a plan for me - they need 3 months banking history (with them), a letter of appointment which matches your visa conditions and - if you can - a letter of surety from your employer (but this isn't essential).
I got a bond without PR or an ID number.....
I got a bond without PR or an ID number.....
Aug 6th 2011, 10:54 am
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Re: Can a non-resident get a credit card in SA?
Thanks Ededed, its off to Nedbank I go. Does anyone know if my wife can get a credit card based on my income?
Thanks
Thanks
Aug 6th 2011, 5:31 pm
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Re: Can a non-resident get a credit card in SA?
If you have a work permit you can. You don't need an ID number. Nedbank made a plan for me - they need 3 months banking history (with them), a letter of appointment which matches your visa conditions and - if you can - a letter of surety from your employer (but this isn't essential).
I got a bond without PR or an ID number.....
I got a bond without PR or an ID number.....
Aug 7th 2011, 5:39 am
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Re: Can a non-resident get a credit card in SA?
If you have a work permit you can. You don't need an ID number. Nedbank made a plan for me - they need 3 months banking history (with them), a letter of appointment which matches your visa conditions and - if you can - a letter of surety from your employer (but this isn't essential).
I got a bond without PR or an ID number.....
I got a bond without PR or an ID number.....
http://britishexpats.com/wiki/Catego...t_of_the_World
Aug 7th 2011, 6:32 am
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Re: Can a non-resident get a credit card in SA?
When are you going to write that "How to survive in South Africa" Wiki article for BE?
http://britishexpats.com/wiki/Catego...t_of_the_World
http://britishexpats.com/wiki/Catego...t_of_the_World
