A card for your every money move

A card for your every money moveWhether you’re buying pastéis in Porto, topping up your kids’ pocket-money card for the school term, or paying for that new streaming subscription in a foreign currency, there’s a Shyft card to suit your needs – and save you money. Order physical cards and create virtual ones instantly using the Shyft app. No paperwork required. Download Shyft now

Just a few ways that Shyft cards fit into your life

Your money moves with you Top up a physical multicurrency card to swipe and draw cash abroad – no matter which country you’re hopping to next.

Order ZAR cards for the whole familyThe kids can flex their independence before they get their own bank account, and you can top them up when they need it.

Still swiping your credit card abroad?Order a Shyft card instead and save significantly on fees. Enough to say, "Another café, s’il vous plait!"

Shop the worldUse a virtual forex card to shop online internationally without conversion fees. Less in fees = more cool stuff.

How to create a card

Sign into your Shyft app.

In the Globalview tab, scroll down to “Cards”. Tap “Physical” to order a physical ZAR, multicurrency or UPI card. Tap “Virtual” to create a ZAR, USD, EUR, GBP or AUD virtual card, instantly.

If you selected a physical card, you can now select the number of cards you’d like and confirm your address. Delivery takes 1–2 business days. A delivery fee applies to your account.

OR If you selected a virtual card, choose the currency you’d like to transact in using the card (ZAR, USD, EUR, GBP or AUD). Give your new card a name, type in your cellphone number, then hit “Create Card”.

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Sign into your Shyft app.

If you selected a physical card, you can now select the number of cards you’d like and confirm your address. Delivery takes 1–2 business days. A delivery fee applies to your account.

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How to top up a card

Sign into your Shyft app.

In the Globalview tab, scroll down to “Cards”.

Select the card you’d like to top up.

Select “Top Up Card” from the menu.

Enter the desired amount and tap “Top Up”.

Confirm the transaction. The funds will be moved from your wallet to the card.

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Sign into your Shyft app.

In the Globalview tab, scroll down to “Cards”.

Select the card you’d like to top up.

Select “Top Up Card” from the menu.

Enter the desired amount and tap “Top Up”.

Confirm the transaction. The funds will be moved from your wallet to the card.

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Fast, affordable forex – for whatever your next move isFinally taking that boys’ trip to Vegas? Saving up some EUR to shop the sales online? Maybe you’re building a GBP nest egg to start investing offshore? Shyft has the cheapest forex rates in the market, making your rands go further – no matter how you choose to spend your money. Discover Shyft forex

How to return funds from a card to your Shyft wallet

Log into your Shyft app.

In the Globalview tab, scroll down to “Cards”.

Select the card you’d like to refund to your wallet.

Select “Return funds to wallet” from the menu.

Confirm the transaction and all funds will be returned to your wallet. Note: you cannot select to return only a portion of the funds available.

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Log into your Shyft app.

In the Globalview tab, scroll down to “Cards”.

Select the card you’d like to refund to your wallet.

Select “Return funds to wallet” from the menu.

Confirm the transaction and all funds will be returned to your wallet. Note: you cannot select to return only a portion of the funds available.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to order a physical card?

South Africa: R100 per delivery. Botswana: P250 per delivery.

You may order a maximum of three cards per card type.

These amounts are subject to change without notice and are for the delivery of your card order only.

Is my currency automatically loaded on my Shyft cards?

For security purposes, Shyft physical cards are not automatically linked with funds in your currency wallets. You will need to ensure that you transfer funds from your currency wallet to your physical card for it to function. This is done in the appropriate Shyft currency wallet, accessible via the Transact tab or Quick Actions drop-down menu on the app's Globalview screen.

What should I do if my card is lost or stolen?

Immediately log into Shyft, tap on the “Quick Actions” drop-down on the Globalview screen, and select "Manage Cards”. Select the appropriate currency and select the card that was lost or stolen. Tap on the green "Enabled" icon below the card. The icon should then change to red and reflect as "Disabled". Next, return any remaining balances on your card to your wallet.

You can order a new card by clicking the “Order physical card” button. If the lost/stolen card has been used fraudulently, please contact support and provide them with the details of the fraudulent transactions.

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