SOLmate - Get your bank card

3.8
1.99K reviews
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Everyone
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About this app

SOLmate is a fast growing alternative to a traditional Bank account. The account is open to all Foreign Passports and SA ID holders.

Get a Bank account number that you can have your salary and EFT’s paid into and make payments from. Plus, SOLmate comes with a Debit Card by MasterCard that you can make withdrawals with from any ATM across South Africa. Use your SOLmate card to safely swipe and tap at retail stores. The App also includes a nifty Digital Wallet.

It is fast and easy to open your account. Simply Download the App, register and take a clear photo using the APP of your original Foreign Passport or SA ID, and a clear picture of your face.

What’s really cool is you can enjoy so much more than your own debit card and account, you can buy Instant Airtime using the APP, send International money transfers back home to over 180 countries, receive and send eWallets, buy electricity and much more.
There are also other cool services inside the App!

Many more services inside the App:
• Instant Airtime
• eWallet
• Buy Electricity
• International Money Transfers via Sikhona
• Send money from SOLmate to SOLmate account
• And much more

Open your account yourself in 3 easy steps!
1. Download the SOLmate App
2. Take a clear photo of your face and Passport
3. Register and order your card

Download the SOLmate App now.
Updated on
Jun 10, 2026

Data safety

Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region, and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
This app may share these data types with third parties
Photos and videos, App info and performance, and Device or other IDs
This app may collect these data types
Personal info, Photos and videos, and Device or other IDs
Data is encrypted in transit
You can request that data be deleted

Ratings and reviews

3.8
1.97K reviews
Thabani Nyathi
May 8, 2026
Very poor service from Nobuhle support team, i don't think she knows what she's doing, very incompetent person. Money was deposited into my solmate account via standard bank atm the reference was incorrect cell number, I still provide a copy of the proof of deposit this incomplete woman keeos sending an automated message, what the hell is this... Please do not ise this app otherwise they are here to scam people's monies
9 people found this review helpful
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SOL ECOSYSTEM
May 11, 2026
Hi, we understand your frustration. Please note that ATM deposits require the registered cellphone number as the reference for correct allocation. If the reference is incorrect, a valid proof of deposit is needed to trace the payment. Your feedback has been noted.
She Be nbk
May 19, 2026
the service is poor especially when you order your card through home delivery .I ordered mind it's been month and week .they don't take your issues seriously and they will keep asking the same thing and you will tell them the same thing but they will still fail to attend your issue on top of that they took the 29 rand monthly fee while I haven't gotten my debit card .GUY DONT INSTALL THIS APP THEY ARE SCAMMERS I WISH I COULD RATE THEM 0 STARS ⭐ THOSE WHO RATE EITH 5 STARS KNOWS NOTHING.
5 people found this review helpful
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SOL ECOSYSTEM
May 20, 2026
Hi, we understand your frustration regarding the card delivery delay. Please note that the monthly fee is for maintaining the account and is separate from card delivery. Kindly follow up with support via the app or WhatsApp at +27 60 575 7490 so your query can be escalated.
Leeroy Sibanda
April 30, 2026
I don't disagree SOLmate bank sometimes they become good on us but for today what they did I wasn't expecting it from them I wasn't helped, no response, nothing they asked me to provide with a POP yesterday for my payment follow up today they didn't even respond
7 people found this review helpful
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SOL ECOSYSTEM
May 4, 2026
Hi, we understand your frustration. Due to high volumes, responses may be delayed, but your POP request is still being handled. Please follow up via the app or WhatsApp at +27 60 575 7490 so support can assist and escalate your query.

What’s new

Hey SOLmates,

This release includes general improvements and behind-the-scenes updates to make the app work better for you.