Keep your forex safe and secure in a Shyft wallet

One app, five wallets, infinite possibilitiesShyft lets you store ZAR, USD, EUR, GBP and AUD in your currency wallets indefinitely. Use a ZAR wallet as your just-for-fun local account, or tuck away some USD to start investing in shares and ETFs. You can also buy forex at the cheapest rates well ahead of your next international adventure, and keep it safe using Shyft. Download Shyft now

Have a traditional bank account? Doesn’t mean wallets aren’t for you

Create a guilt-free Sunday Funday walletTop up your ZAR wallet, link that for-fun money to a Shyft virtual or physical card, and spend guilt-free!

Always ready to tradeWith Shyft you can keep your wallets topped up in order to buy top global shares and ETFs instantly.

Save in another currencyGoing to a wedding in Rome in May? Start buying EUR at the cheapest rates now and save it in a Shyft wallet until then.

Your side hustle is really taking offReceive an international payment into your ZAR, USD, EUR, GBP or AUD wallets at a flat rate. (Remember to tell SARS!)

How to top up your ZAR wallet on Shyft

Sign into your Shyft app.

In the Globalview tab, tap “Quick Actions” to reveal the drop-down menu. Select “Top up wallet”.

Tap “Top up” next to the ZAR wallet.

Use the details provided to send funds from your bank account to your Shyft wallet. Ensure you use your unique Shyft reference number as the payment reference when making an EFT.

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Sign into your Shyft app.

In the Globalview tab, tap “Quick Actions” to reveal the drop-down menu. Select “Top up wallet”.

Tap “Top up” next to the ZAR wallet.

Use the details provided to send funds from your bank account to your Shyft wallet. Ensure you use your unique Shyft reference number as the payment reference when making an EFT.

Download Shyft

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How to withdraw ZAR funds from your Shyft wallet

Select the Transact tab from the top of the home screen.

Make sure you’re in the ZAR section, then tap “Withdraw”. If “Withdraw” is not on screen, tap the three dots on the right hand side. A pop-up will appear.

Fill in the details of the account you would like the money to be transferred to, and tap “Confirm”.

Enter the amount you want to withdraw, and select "Withdraw".

Tap “Confirm” on the confirm withdrawal pop-up.

You’ll see a pop-up message confirming that the withdrawal will be processed within 48 hours. Tap “OK” to dismiss.

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Select the Transact tab from the top of the home screen.

Make sure you’re in the ZAR section, then tap “Withdraw”. If “Withdraw” is not on screen, tap the three dots on the right hand side. A pop-up will appear.

Fill in the details of the account you would like the money to be transferred to, and tap “Confirm”.

Enter the amount you want to withdraw, and select "Withdraw".

Tap “Confirm” on the confirm withdrawal pop-up.

You’ll see a pop-up message confirming that the withdrawal will be processed within 48 hours. Tap “OK” to dismiss.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Shyft cost?

The app is free to download and use, but charges apply for certain transactions. Charges are displayed before each transaction is completed in the app, so you will always know exactly how much you are being charged and what the sum total of your transaction is.

I cannot find my unique Shyft reference number. Where do I find it?

Once you have logged into Shyft, select the menu icon in the top left corner of the screen, and select "Personal Details". Your Shyft reference number will appear below your name and trading limit.

I have sent an EFT, but the funds are not reflected in my Shyft wallet. What can I do?

If you sent an EFT from a bank other than Standard Bank/Stanbic, expect your funds to reflect within three business days as per standard transfer times. If the funds are still not reflected in your Shyft wallet after this period, please send your proof of payment to support@getshyft.co.za, and we will assist in tracing and allocating your funds to your local currency wallet. Please ensure that you have correctly entered your unique Shyft reference number. It can be found under the "Personal Details" section of the app.

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