The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) will roll out Smart ID and Passport facilities to several more bank branches in 2020. The DHA launched Smart ID cards in 2013. These cards are a modern alternative to green ID books – which will eventually be phased out – and offer automated identity verification. They boast a contactless chip and advanced security features including public and symmetric-key encryption. The E-Home Affairs system was launched in 2016 and lets South Africans apply and pay for their card or a passport on the Home Affairs website.
ABSA, Nedbank and Standard Bank will be adding branches for Cape Town with FNB to still make their announcement.
See the list at New South African bank branches where you can get your Smart ID and Passport
The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) will roll out Smart ID and Passport facilities to several more bank branches in 2020.