What's the most ridiculous bank fee?
Recent bank fee changes tracked by Bank Spy
Card swipe fees increased from R1.30 to R1.50 per transaction. That's a 15% hike on YOUR money just for using a card they gave you for free.
March 2026Monthly account fee increased from R98 to R110. Inflation was 5%. Their fee hike was 12%. Somebody's eating good.
February 2026No fee changes — still R0 monthly fee. Proof that R0 is possible. The others just choose not to.
Q1 2026New "digital convenience fee" of R3.50 per online payment. Convenience for who? You already pay for WiFi. They're charging you to click a button.
January 2026Every Monday: worst confession, poll winner, and a fee fact banks hide.
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