Save, spend, and invest anywhere in the world.
Shyft is the award winning retail forex, investments and payments app that gives you more for less, 24/7. Buy, store, send & invest the cheapest forex with Shyft – no matter where you bank! Shyft will save you time and money with fast transactions, flat rates and no commission fees. With our new-and-improved digital sign-up process, you can complete the entire onboarding process from the convenience of your smartphone.
Shop
Shop locally and use your ZAR card to make purchases by swiping, or tap and go securely. You can also shop for the latest brands from around the globe using a Shyft virtual forex card. You can also use your virtual card for managing international subscriptions, booking flights or paying for hotels in foreign currency.
Travel
Order Multi-currency Shyft Mastercard debit cards to use while travelling overseas and save up to 5% on card fees. Apart from the four currencies currently available on Shyft, you can use your physical Shyft forex card to withdraw local currency from any Mastercard supported ATM in the country you’re visiting (conversion fees may apply). Buy a souvenir or two with your physical card, and top up your cards anytime, anywhere, right from the app. Travelling to the Far East? We also offer a Union Pay International Card accepted throughout China, order one via the app today.
Invest
Shyft Shares allows you to invest in the top U.S. stocks and ETFs directly from your phone, so now you can also own a share in the world’s best companies. See the most popular shares and how they have been tracking over the last 30 days and create a watchlist to keep your eye on. All you’ll need to start trading is your tax number.
Need to take money offshore?
The Shyft Global Wallet provides you with a safe and secure way to purchase and hold foreign currencies at the cheapest rates. You can also easily and conveniently send forex to an offshore bank account by creating an offshore beneficiary and transferring funds as and when required. Payments to the US, UK and Europe can take less than a day to settle.
Get your money moving
So, you’ve got the app and your cards, you’ve bought forex, but what else does the Shyft app offer you? This should give you an idea: You can send money to Shyft users, for free, or pay international beneficiaries, charged at a flat rate. You can now also access and fund an offshore account with the help of our integrated partners.
Available currencies:
USD
GBP
EUR
AUD
ZAR
Shyft - The Home of the Global Citizen
Essential app for anyone who travels or interested in holding $ £ €
MickyBee247
The ease of managing forex using the Shyft app and physical card makes it ideal for converting ZAR to $ or € and then spending online or withdrawing cash at ATM abroad. I have not had any issues with the registration, money management features or physical card.
Developer Response
Thank you for your feedback, MickyBee247! We really appreciate it! Check out the virtual card capabilities if you haven’t already. They make payments to overseas websites super easy!
Terms and conditions ?
Stu Shapiro
The terms and conditions are concerning, please Comment on this...We (shyft) are not legally responsible and cannot be blamed for any loss or damages you may suffer if you cannot access the Shyft App because of factors beyond our control.21.3.2 - “any technical or other problems (interruption, malfunction, downtime or other failures) which affect the Shyft App, our banking system, a third-party system or any part of any database, for any reason”
Developer Response
Hi Stu, Thank you for reading the Ts and Cs! We would like to explain this in a bit more details for you. Please, could you reach out to support@getshyft.co.za with a screenshot of your review question and we will do our best to explain this in more details for you?
New Look
Mazie!
I love the changes made to the App. It makes for an easier and seamless experience.
Developer Response
We are pleased that you enjoyed the app. If there is anything we can do for you, just let us know at support@getshyft.co.za.
Can’t process transaction
Angelo_R
For just over a week I’ve not been able to process any transactions. Every time I do - after accepting the charges - the app crashes and I end up on my iPhone home screen. This was previously working just fine. I’ve reinstalled the app but no change.. very frustrating..
Developer Response
Dear user, this situation requires our attention. We kindly ask you to contact us at SBSA.ask@standardbank.co.za so that we could get more info and help you. Thank you for your feedback and support. We appreciate it!
This month we’ve made updates to improve your Invest experience and streamline how you manage your money. You’ll see clearer transaction details, improved pending order sorting, and the option to hide your balances. We’ve also cleaned up the wallet screen, updated withdrawal messaging, and fixed a few issues to keep everything running smoothly.
As always, thanks for using Shyft!
Version 5.18.0
The developer, Standard Bank Group, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Used to Track You
The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
Identifiers
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
Financial Info
Location
Contact Info
User Content
Usage Data
Sensitive Info
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
Identifiers
Diagnostics
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Accessibility
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Information
Seller
The Standard Bank of South Africa Limited
Size
67.4 MB
Category
Finance
Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
iPad Requires iPadOS 15.1 or later.
iPod touch Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
Apple Vision Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
Languages
English
Age Rating
4+
4+
This app has an age rating of 4+ with content restrictions. Some content may be rated higher, but access is managed by the developer through in-app controls.