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📰 News9 March 2026·2 min read·

Capitec Launches In-Branch Smart ID Self-Service Terminals with Home Affairs

Source: it-news-africa

South African bank Capitec has officially launched its in-branch Smart ID service in partnership with the Department of Home Affairs, deploying self-service terminals in selected branches. Following a successful pilot phase, the service is now live and entering a phased national rollout. The initiative allows Capitec clients to apply for Smart IDs quickly and conveniently without visiting a Home Affairs office.

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