The Nedbank black card is a private banking card meant for people who earn more than R1,500,000.00 per year and have investable assets worth more than R5,000,000.00. It comes with a R500.00 monthly service fee. The Nedbank black card is one of South Africa’s most recognizable black cards. In terms of ‘income requirement,’ the Nedbank black card is the 3rd most difficult private banking card to obtain. The card has the lowest monthly charge of all the private banking accounts/cards offered in South Africa.
The Nedbank black card is intended for South Africans who are extremely wealthy. The account comes with a dedicated private banker who is available to the account holder 24/7. Philanthropy services are also available for those who want to give back.
With Nedbank’s partnership with American Express, Nedbank black card holders can upgrade to the “Centurion Black Card,” a much more premium black card. The AmeEx Centurion Black card is the most prestigious black card in the world, but it is only available by special invitation.
The America Express Platinum Credit Card is a less expensive option from American Express. The AmeEx platinum credit card offers numerous benefits and is one of the most prestigious credit cards in South Africa due to its many travel benefits.
Nonetheless, the Nedbank black card is among the most prestigious in the private banking industry. The Nedbank black card comes with the following free benefits:
- Greenbacks membership rewards program,
- Supplementary cards,
- SMS notifications, and
- Card replacements.
Aside from free products and services, the Nedbank black card has numerous benefits and fees. These and other benefits are discussed further below.
Nedbank Black Card Fees 2023
| Fee Description | Amount |
|---|---|
| Monthly account fee | R500.00 |
| Manual payment fee (Nedbank to Nedbank account) | R200.00 |
| Manual payment fee (Nedbank to other banks up to R150,000.00) | R1,050.00 per payment |
| Third party instant payment | R85.00 + manual payment fee |
| Manual payment fee (Nedbank to other banks from R150,001 to R4,999,999.99 | R850.00 per payment |
| Inter account transfer at a branch | R200.00 |
| Cash withdrawal at a branch | R80.00 + R2.10 per R100.00 or part thereof |
| Cash withdrawal at another bank ATM | R12 + R2.50 per R100.00 or part thereof |
| International ATM cash withdrawal | R60.00 + R2.50 per R100.00 or part thereof |
| Cash deposit at a branch | R11.35 + R2.10 per R100.00 or part thereof |
| Cash deposit at a Nedbank ATM | 5 free thereafter R5.68 + R1.05 per R100.00 |
| EasyPay deposit at a till point | R19.95 per R5,000.00 or part thereof |
| Cellphone top up at another bank’s ATM | R10 |
| Third-party instant payment below R3,000.00 | R10 |
| Third-party instant pay above R3,000.00 | R49 |
| Balance enquiry at another bank’s ATM | R10 |
| Bal enquiry at international ATM | R10 |
| Bal enquiry at a till point | R2 |
Nedbank black card requirements
- Must earn a personal income of more than R1,500,000.00 per year, and/or
- Have investable assets with a value of R5 Million or more excluding the property you live in.
- Must be over the age of 18 years when applying,
- Possess a South African ID,
- Have a good credit rating.
To ensure that the private wealth platform meets its goal, Nedbank’s black card has restrictions, just like any other bank’s black card. To be considered for qualification, you must be in the top 3% of South Africans who earn over R1.5 million per year.
Nedbank Black Card Benefits
- Comes with lost card protection.
- Has one year purchase protection with Visa Infinite.
- Credit life insurance is available on request.
- Comes with extended manufacturer’s warranty of purchases made with Visa Infinite of up to 24 month.
- Travel insurance of up to $2.5 million with Visa Infinite or R3 million cover from American Express with a top up option.
- Lifestyle benefits when travelling such as accommodation and car rental.
- Double Greenbacks points when using American Express dual credit and cheque cards.
- Can swipe Greenbacks Shop Card at any store that accepts American Express cards.
- Free membership to the Greenbacks rewards program.
- Comes with exclusive investment opportunities at top rates.
- Option of an overdraft facility which comes at a competitive rate.
- 24/7 access to a private banker.
Every black card comes with certain privileges, and the stakes for black card issuers are always high. Here’s how Nedbank entices high-net-worth clients to bank with them.
Competitive Advantages of the Nedbank black card
- There are travel benefits.
- Free membership subscription to the Nedbank Greenbacks rewards program
- Comes with an app that is designed to meet the specific needs of a private high net individual.
- You get opportunities to invest locally and abroad.Â
- The account comes with its own dedicated app.
- There is 24/7 support for banking and other services.
- Comes with an option to choose between bundle, product suite and pay as you use accounts.Â
Competitive Disadvantages of the Nedbank black card
- Has the second-highest salary requirement in South Africa which makes it almost impossible for 96% taxpayers in South Africa to get one.Â
- Branch transactions are high.
- Charges fees that most competitors don’t charge for a black card. For example, RMB black card doesn’t charge instant cash while Nedbank charges for the service.
Conclusion
Private banking has many advantages, but one of the most major disadvantages is the cost. So, unless you can afford to maintain your current lifestyle while not jeopardizing your loved ones’ livelihoods, obtaining a black card may be a good option.Â
The Nedbank black card offers account holders numerous ways to save and invest. Investing both onshore and offshore is simple thanks to the Nedbank Private app. The account also provides a platform for account holders to give back through the Nedbank philanthropy platform.
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