Banks in South Africa
263 cities — select a city to see all listings.
GF6 maps 1,548 bank and ATM locations across South Africa. They are spread across 264 cities in 10 regions. The most listings are in Pretoria (167), Cape Town (128) and Johannesburg (103). South Africa — its capital is Pretoria, the currency is the Rand, the population is about 62,027,503.
Choose a city to see every branch or ATM with its street address, opening hours, phone number, bank codes where available and its exact map location. Pretoria alone accounts for about 11% of all bank and ATM locations recorded in the country. South Africa is part of the Africa coverage within the global GF6 directory. More about banking in South Africa ↓
Eastern Cape
Free State
Gauteng
KwaZulu-Natal
Kwazulu-Natal
Limpopo
Mpumalanga
North West
Northern Cape
Western Cape
Showing the 263 cities with the most listings, of 264 covered in South Africa.
About banking in South Africa
South Africa is the southernmost country on the African continent, covering 1,221,037 square kilometres and home to a population of more than 62 million people. The national currency is the South African rand (ZAR), which is used for everyday transactions, salaries, retail payments and cash withdrawals at automated teller machines throughout the country. The international dialling code is +27, useful for contacting banks and customer service lines from abroad.
The country's banking footprint reflects its varied geography, stretching from the coastal regions along the South Atlantic and Indian Ocean to the inland provinces around the administrative capital, Pretoria. Branches and ATMs are commonly found in city centres, shopping districts, transport hubs and fuel stations, while smaller towns and rural areas are typically served by a more limited number of access points. With twelve official languages, including English, Zulu, Xhosa and Afrikaans, customer-facing banking services are often available in more than one language depending on the region.
For travellers and residents alike, cash remains a practical means of payment alongside card and mobile options, and ATMs generally dispense rand in standard denominations. Withdrawal limits, fees and accepted card networks vary between institutions, so it is advisable to check directly with the relevant bank before transacting.
The GF6 directory lists 1,548 bank and ATM locations across 264 cities in South Africa, covering metropolitan areas as well as smaller urban centres. Each entry is intended to help users identify nearby branches and cash machines, view address details and plan visits. The directory is updated over time, but listings should be confirmed locally before travelling, as opening hours and service availability can change.