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20 August 2025What is Shyft?
Shyft is the global money app and web portal, powered by Standard Bank, that's best known for having the cheapest forex rates in the market.
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05 June 2026Online Share Trading (OST) Migration to Trader (Shyft)
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Moving to Shyft FAQs

The move to Shyft is happening in planned phases to ensure a smooth, hassle-free transition. Clients from Online Share Trading, Tax-free investment account and AutoShare Invest will be notified by email when it’s their turn. We’ll handle the admin and keep you updated every step of the way—from activation to completion.

Best part – your move to Shyft will be at no cost to you!

Your "last day to trade" will be communicated to you via email and thereafter your account will be locked for 2 days to allow for successful transfer and settlement of your investments. Your cash will be transferred to your new Trader or Tax-free account on Shyft. If you are holding CFDs, your CFD positions will remain tradable during the period and cash will remain in your OST account until settlement date.

• Wednesday 8 July 2026: This is the last day to trade on Online Share Trading. • Thursday 9 July 2026: Positions will be locked for safe transfer of your assets. • Monday 13 July 2026: Your transfer will be complete, and all cash and positions will be available for you on Shyft.

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