Applied rates
Standard Bank has no live verifiable rates in our sources right now; its published pricing is below.
Published card fee
By published card fee, Standard Bank ranks #12 of 12 banks open to new customers that we track in South Africa today.
Capitec Bank publishes the lowest card fee in South Africa today: 0% (vs Standard Bank's 2.75%). See its page →
Where these numbers come from
Card: the ECB reference rate plus the bank's published margin. Transfers: no published data.
Compare Standard Bank with every bank in the country on the daily South Africa table, check what each card charges, or price what your money is worth abroad.
Frequently asked questions
What exchange rate does Standard Bank use?
Standard Bank prices card payments via the ECB reference rate plus the bank's published margin. Rates on this page are indicative, derived from published data, and regenerate daily.
What does Standard Bank charge for card payments abroad?
Standard Bank publishes a 2.75% foreign-transaction fee on card payments, verified 2026-07-23.
Is there a cheaper bank than Standard Bank in South Africa?
Yes — as of today, Capitec Bank publishes the lowest card fee (0%) among banks open to new customers that we track in South Africa.
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