How do I Apply for the SAA Voyager Premium Credit Card?

What to know before applying?

Nedbank brings the SAA Voyager Premium Credit Card to the South African public, offering both Mastercard and American Express options with up to 19,000 miles on your first SAA ticket and unlimited access to the airline’s lounges.

The partnership with South African Airways brings a credit card with unique network benefits and a highly flexible credit limit tailored to customers’ needs.

The costs associated with this card include:

• An annual fee of R2,040
• A monthly credit line fee of R32
• Preferential interest rates for debits
• A card replacement fee of R150.

The card provides modern conveniences such as:

• Contactless payments
• Seamless integration with payment apps
• Management via the Money app or internet banking
• Options for virtual cards and QR Code payments.

Customers can choose between a Mastercard or American Express card, depending on their specific situation.

The card’s rewards program is centered around Voyager miles, allowing you to earn up to 19,000 bonus miles with your first SAA ticket purchase and up to 15,000 additional bonus miles.

You can also take double miles on all spending in the first month with the card.

You have the option to convert miles into AvoPoints and can earn an extra Global Companion ticket by spending R1,000,000 within a year.

If these benefits appeal to you, keep reading for more information.

Who can Apply?

Nedbank clearly outlines the qualification requirements for its credit cards, and the criteria are:

• Be over 18 years old. 
• A resident of South Africa, possessing a valid ID or a passport with a work visa.
• A solid credit history, and the website provides a tool to check your credit score.
• A verifiable monthly income of at least R25,000 is required.

Meeting these criteria does not guarantee approval, as all applications undergo a review by the bank.

See How to Apply for the SAA Voyager Premium Credit Card

There are several ways to apply for the credit card. First, you need to create a Nedbank ID, which can be done through the Money app or the bank’s website.

To register online, you will need to provide basic information such as your full name, phone number, South African ID number, email address, and physical address.

During the Nedbank ID creation process, you will also be asked to provide details about your income and gross monthly expenses, which are crucial for assessing your creditworthiness.

Once you have your Nedbank ID, you can apply for the credit card directly through the bank’s online platforms.

Alternatively, you can apply for the card at any branch nationwide or by calling 0860 555 111.

Nedbank will perform a thorough review of your credit history during the application process.

You may also need to submit documents such as proof of income, payslips, proof of residence, and a copy of your South African ID.

The bank provides various contact methods to assist you in finding the best card solution, and they may suggest alternative options if necessary.

More Details

The South African Airlines card offers great flexibility, allowing for easy budgeting of purchase payments and adjustable credit limits upon request.

For travelers, the card includes a host of benefits such as automatic basic travel insurance coverage up to R6,000,000, unlimited access to SAA departure lounges.

Also gives access to Voyager promotional fares, connections with over 26 airline partners within the Star Alliance network, discounts on international cruises, and complimentary extra baggage on SAA-operated flights.

In this way, the card is complete to give you way more than just traveling, offering good benefits to use inside and outside South Africa. 

Want to learn about another option?

Absa Bank offers the British Airways Credit Card, a different option to help you buy tickets with discounts for different countries around the world.

The card also gives you up to 8 access points to Bidvest Airport Lounge and up to 9,000 Avios points to use buying tickets, and you can see how to apply.

Written by

Gabriel Gonçalves