You can SMS your First Name *Surname *RSA ID Number *Gross Monthly Income to 34413 to apply (no spaces in between) R2 per SMS, T’s & C’s apply.

OR

You can apply in-store at your nearest Ackermans branch or online by following this link: https://apply.ackermans.co.za

If you are permanently employed your application must include your latest 3 month’s payslips and a copy of your ID.

Self Employed:

If you are self-employed, your application must include a copy of your ID and your latest 3 month’s bank statement including the current month.

To apply for an account, you need to be earning a minimum of R1200 per month.

Domestic Worker:

If you are employed as a Domestic worker, you can provide proof in the form of an employer confirmation letter and / or 3 month’s payslips as proof of monthly income.

To apply for an account, you need to be earning a minimum of R1200 per month.

Government Grant:

If you receive a government grant such as disability & pension, your application must include a copy of your ID and your SASSA documentation. Please note we do not accept child grant.

In order to apply for an account, you need to be earning a minimum of R1200 per month.

Unfortunately, only citizens from South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Lesotho and Swaziland are able to apply for an Ackermans account card in their respective countries, using an ID book/card.

Remember there shouldn’t be any spaces in between. *RSA ID Number *Gross Monthly Income to 34413. Please remember it costs R2 per SMS. Alternatively, contact us on 0860 900 100 to assist.

OR

Try re-applying using this link: https://apply.ackermans.co.za

If you receive a government grant such as disability & pension, your application must include a copy of your ID and your SASSA documentation in the form of a 3 months’ bank statement. Please note we do not accept child grant.

In order to apply for an account, you need to be earning a minimum of R1200 per month.

You can use your latest 3 months’ bank statements to apply.

Yes, you can but we would still need proof of income. You could open a bank account, deposit money into it for 3 months, then provide us with the 3 months’ bank statements.

Please note you need to be earning R1200 or more a month to apply.

The account application process can take between 48 to 72 hours. To follow up on the status of your account application, please dial *130*602# from your cellphone, for free, and select option 1. Alternatively, contact us on 0860 900 100 to assist.

Yes. you can pay your account at any Shoe City, Dunns, Refinery, Tekkie Town & Pep stores.

To apply for a credit limit increase, simply dial *130*602# from your cellphone, for free, and select option 1.