How to close a Standard Bank Account



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You cannot close a Standard Bank account if it still contains funds, or if it’s overdrawn. To close your Standard Bank Account online, please follow the following procedure:

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You will need to visit your nearest branch, or get in touch with our customer care on 0860 123 000, or alternatively forward your account details, ID number and contact number to ask.SBSA@standardbank.co.za with the subject line “account closure” so that they may be able to assist you further.



To close a Standard Bank notice account, an account with funds or fixed term deposit account, please contact the Personal Banking Team.