Last Updated on May 5, 2025 by admin
Mobile banking is very convenient in today’s digital age with many banks allow customer to transfer money, buy airtime and check account balance
With Absa Mobile Banking services you can do basic banking transactions from the convenience of your mobile phone anyday, anytime, anywhere anytime. It offers a range of services that allow users to check balances, make payments, transfer funds, and much more, all from the palm of their hands.
Using Absa Mobile Banking saves you time by providing access to your accounts anytime, anywhere. It’s secure, easy to use, and lets you stay on top of your finances without the need to visit a physical bank branch. Plus, you can enjoy the convenience of banking at your fingertips.
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Benefits of Using Absa Mobile Banking
Absa Mobile Banking offers a wide range of features designed to enhance customer convenience and personal finance management. Users can access their accounts 24/7 from anywhere in the world, allowing them to manage their finances on the go.
The app provides a comprehensive self-service banking experience, reducing the need for physical branch visits. Customers can view all account information at a glance, perform fund transfers, pay utility bills, and purchase airtime, all from the convenience of their mobile devices
- 24/7 Access: Perform transactions anytime, anywhere, without needing to visit a branch.
- Secure Transactions: Advanced security features, including PIN authentication, help protect your money.
- Minimal Data Usage: The service is designed to be cost-effective, requiring little data.
- Multiple Banking Services: Check balances, transfer funds, pay bills, buy airtime and electricity, and more.
- Mobile App Features: The Absa mobile banking app allows users to view account balances, transfer funds, pay bills, and even locate nearby branches or ATMs.
- CashSend Service: Enables users to send money to unbanked recipients, allowing them to withdraw cash from any Absa ATM using their mobile phone
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How to Register for Absa Mobile Banking App
To register for Absa Mobile Banking, you need to be an Absa customer with an active account. You’ll also need a smartphone or tablet with internet connectivity to download the Absa Mobile Banking app.
Here’s how you can do it:
- Get the Absa Banking App from Google Play or the App Store.
- Open the app and tap on “I’m already with Absa.”
- Choose “Register for Digital Banking.”
- Provide your ATM card number and PIN, then tap “Continue.”
- Confirm your contact details and accept the verification request.
- Accept the Personal Client Agreement and tap “Continue.”
- Select your access account and billing account for online banking fees.
- Follow the final prompts to set up your login details.
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How to Reset Absa Mobile Banking password?
If you have forgotten your Absa Mobile Banking password, there are several methods available to reset it securely. The most straightforward way is through the Absa Banking App.
On the login screen, tap “Forgot Passcode?” and follow the prompts to verify your identity using facial recognition. This process involves accepting the Privacy Statement and allowing camera access for facial verification. Once your identity is confirmed, you can create a new 5-digit passcode.
OR follow the steps below:
Resetting your Absa Mobile Banking password is straightforward! Here’s how you can do it:
- Launch the app and go to the login screen.
- Tap on the option to reset your passcode.
- Provide your account number, PIN, and user number.
- Enter the missing characters of your password and proceed.
- Set up a new five-digit passcode and confirm it.
Ways to Send Money from Absa Using CashSend
Absa’s CashSend service provides a convenient way to send money to anyone with a South African mobile number, even if they don’t have a bank account. To initiate a CashSend transaction, you can use the Absa Banking App, Absa Online Banking, or an Absa ATM.
The process involves selecting the CashSend option, entering the recipient’s mobile number, the amount to be sent, and creating a secure access PIN. This PIN is crucial as the recipient will need it to withdraw the funds from an Absa ATM
When using the Absa Banking App or Online Banking, you can choose between sending money as a once-off transaction or to a new beneficiary. After entering the necessary details, you confirm the transaction to complete the process.
Absa Online Banking – Express
You can send money using CashSend through Absa Online Banking – Express by following these steps:
- Log in to your Absa Online Banking account.
- Select “CashSend” from the menu.
- Select an existing beneficiary or add a new one.
- Choose between a one-time CashSend or a new beneficiary.
- Select the account you want to debit.
- Specify the amount you want to send.
- Enter the recipient’s mobile number.
- Set a six-digit PIN that the recipient will use to withdraw the funds.
- Review the details and approve the payment.
The recipient will receive an SMS with a 10-digit reference number and will be able to withdraw the money from an Absa ATM, Pick n Pay, or Boxer
Ways to send money using CashSend through Absa Online Banking – Express
You can send money using CashSend through Absa Online Banking – Full Service by following these steps:
- Log in to Absa Online Banking
- Click the ‘Full Service’ tab
- Click ‘Payments’
- Select ‘CashSend ‘
- Click ‘Send single’, then select your account
Enter your beneficiary details
Enter the amount you want to send
Enter your 6-digit ATM access PIN or Code, confirm, then enter your reference
Click ‘Next’ - Accept the verification request sent to your cellphone
- Confirm your payment and click ‘Done’
Your beneficiary will receive an SMS with a 10-digit reference or withdrawal number.
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Ways to send money using CashSend throug Absa Banking App
- Log in to Absa Banking App
- Tap the ‘CashSend’ icon
- Select ‘Once-off CashSend’
- Select the account to pay from
Insert amount you want to pay
Enter recipient name, surname and mobile number
Enter your reference
Enter your 6-digit ATM access PIN or Code and tap Next - Tap ‘Continue’ to confirm your beneficiary’s information
- Beneficiary will be added automatically
- Enter the amount you would like to send
- Enter your reference and access PIN or Code
- Tap ‘Next’
- Tap ‘CashSend’
- For security reasons, you may share the ATM access PIN with the recipient
- Your CashSend transaction is successful
Your beneficiary will receive an SMS with a 10-digit reference or withdrawal number.
Ways to send money using CashSend through Cellphone Banking
- Dial *120*2272#, and enter your 5-digit PIN
- Select 5 to proceed
Tap ‘Send’ - Select 2 to send to a new beneficiary
Tap ‘Send’ - Enter your beneficiary’s cellphone number
Tap ‘Send’ - Enter your beneficiary’s name
Tap ‘Send’ - Select the account you wish to debit
Tap ‘Send’ - Enter the amount you wish to send
Tap ‘Send’ - Enter the 6-digit access PIN or Code that your beneficiary will use to get the fund from an Absa ATM
Tap ‘Send’ - Confirm the transaction by selecting 1
Tap ‘Send’ - Send the access PIN or Code and amount of money sent to your beneficiary
How to send money using CashSend through Absa ATM
- Insert your Absa account card into an Absa ATM
- Enter your card PIN and select ‘Next’
- Seletc ‘Other options’
- Select ‘CashSend’
- Select ‘Transfer funds’
- Read and accept the Terms and Conditions
- Select your account
- Enter your CashSend amount then select ‘Next’
- Enter your recipient’s cellphone number then select ‘Next’
- Confirm the transfer details then select ‘Next’
- Enter your 6-digit ATM access PIN or Code then select ‘Next’
- Re-enter your access PIN or Code then select ‘Next’
- Take your receipt
Withdraw money from an ATM
- Go to an Absa ATM
- Select ‘CashSend Withdrawal’
- Enter your 10-digit reference or withdrawal number sent to tour cellphone
- Enter the 6-digit access Code from your sender
- Withdraw your money
FAQS
What is Absa CashSend?
Absa CashSend is a service that allows Absa account holders to send money to anyone with a valid South African cellphone number, even if the recipient doesn’t have an Absa account. The recipient can then withdraw the money from any Absa ATM or participating retailer (Pick n Pay or Boxer) using a unique withdrawal number and a PIN.
How do I send money using CashSend?
You can send money via:
- Absa Online Banking (Express or Full Service): Log in, navigate to “Payments” or “CashSend,” and follow the prompts.
- Absa Banking App: Log in, tap the “CashSend” icon, and follow the steps.
- Cellphone Banking (*120*2272#): Dial the USSD code and follow the menu options.
- Absa ATM: Insert your card, select “Other options,” then “CashSend,” and follow the on-screen instructions.
What information do I need to send money via CashSend?
You will need the recipient’s:
- Full name and surname
- Valid South African cellphone number
You will also need to specify the amount you want to send and create a 6-digit ATM access PIN or Code (depending on the channel).
How does the recipient withdraw the money?
The recipient can withdraw the money at:
- Absa ATM: Select “CashSend Withdrawal,” enter the 10-digit withdrawal number (received via SMS), and the 6-digit PIN.
- Pick n Pay or Boxer: Go to any till point, provide the 10-digit withdrawal number and the 6-digit PIN to the operator.
Is there a limit on how much money I can send with CashSend?
Yes, the limits are:
- Absa Online Banking and Banking App: R5,000 per day and R25,000 per month.
- Cellphone Banking (*120*2272#): R500 per day and R23,000 per month.
Can I cancel a CashSend transaction?
Generally, once a CashSend transaction is completed, it cannot be reversed through the standard channels. However, if the recipient doesn’t withdraw the money within 30 days, the funds will automatically be returned to your account. You might need to contact Absa directly for assistance in exceptional circumstances.
What if the recipient loses the SMS with the withdrawal number?
As the sender, you can usually retrieve the 10-digit withdrawal number through your Absa Online Banking or Banking App. Look for the transaction history or CashSend management options.
Can someone without an Absa account send money to an Absa account holder using CashSend?
No, CashSend is a service specifically for Absa account holders to send money to recipients (who may or may not have an Absa account).
How long is the CashSend transaction valid?
The CashSend transaction is typically available for 30 days from the date it was sent. If the money is not withdrawn within this period, it will be returned to the sender’s account.
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