Travel perks

Skip the queue at Home Affairs. Simply apply online and collect your travel documents at our Home Affairs participating branches:

Nedbank Rivonia | Nedbank Lakeview | Nedbank Arcadia

Learn more at http://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/id-smart-card/bank-branches.

Order your forex from your banker and have it delivered for free. You also qualify for the daily VIP rate.

The Nedbank Travel Card allows you to pre-order and prepay for multiple foreign currencies, so you can swipe at no additional cost. You can also load and reload currencies via the Nedbank Money app.

Notify Nedbank of your travel dates to ensure your international transactions are not blocked. Log on to Online Banking or the Money app, select Cards from the menu and select Use card overseas for the card(s) you want to use while travelling. 

A secondary card can be issued to your spouse to ensure they enjoy the same great perks. Your banker can arrange this for you.

No matter where you are, it’s easy to enjoy exclusive offers, discounts and deals.

For our latest offers visit https://visacards.africa/offers.

Contact details:

• Toll-free (South Africa only): 0800 991 556
• International direct dialling: +44 (0) 207 136 8631
• Email: concierge@visasignature-ssa.com

Unlimited access to Bidvest Premier Lounges

When you travel locally or depart from South Africa, you can access Bidvest Premier airport lounges by swiping any of your Private Clients or Professional Banking cards. Your spouse can also use their secondary card to enjoy the same lounge access.

Lounge access for children


Children qualify for 4 Bidvest Premier airport lounge visits per calendar year if they meet the following criteria:

• They must have an active MiGoals4kids or Nedbank PAYU Account with an active debit card.
• Cards must be issued at least 48 hours before travel.

• Children under the age of 2 has free access.

Additional lounges at international terminals


In addition to Bidvest Premier lounges, the following 3 airport lounges are accessible at the international terminals of OR Tambo (Johannesburg) and King Shaka (Durban):


• Mashonzha Lounge (OR Tambo)

• Shongololo Lounge (OR Tambo)

• Umphafa Lounge (King Shaka)


  
  

Only 1 lounge guest is allowed per visit. 

Please note that this guest benefit is for the above 3 lounges only. Bidvest lounges do not include a guest benefit. 

Swipe your Visa Signature Private Clients (or Professional Banking) Cheque or Credit card at the lounge reception to gain access. Get 10 free visits to any of over 800 LoungeKey lounges in the world. Your 10 visits include the option to invite a guest or your spouse can use their secondary card to enjoy the same access as you. 

Download the LoungeKey app to locate participating lounges at your travel destination. See the exact location, opening hours and services offered for each lounge.

You automatically qualify for medical emergency cover when you pay for your flights with your Private Clients Visa Signature or American Express Card.

In order to qualify, you need to purchase your tickets online or swipe your card at the airport or travel agent. Electronic transfers for purchases do not qualify for travel insurance.

• R3 million on American Express Cards for qualifying individuals between the ages of 3 months and 74 years. 
• $750 000 on Visa Signature Cards for South African residents under the age of 85. 

Contact details:

American Express Card – Bryte Insurance: 

• 0860 885 503 or +27  (0)10 498 7854.
• amextravelinsurance@brytesa.com.
• Bryte Travel Assist for emergency medical and related assistance: 
  +1 416 596 0002 (reverse call charges accepted).
• Top-up insurance options are also available.
• Click here for more info. 

Visa Signature Card – Chubb Insurance:

• 0800 467 467 or +44 (0) 208 762 8373.
• chubbtravel@cdasolutions.co.za.
• Top-up insurance options are also available.

For top-up insurance visit travelsafe.co.za/home.