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SAA Voyager Premium Credit Card: Unlimited Lounge Access and Exclusive Discounts

The SAA Voyager Premium offers amenities for one of South Africa’s largest airlines, with unlimited lounge access and ticket purchase offers.

The card brings all the reliability of Nedbank to manage your finances securely and with favorable rates, and you can see details on how to apply.

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Nedbank is a financial institution offering various services to the public in South Africa, with its credit card options being a key feature.

This card model partners with South African Airways to provide exclusive advantages and is available with either American Express or Mastercard.

For mileage benefits, you can earn as follows:

  • Up to 19,000 Voyager miles on your first SAA flight purchase
  • An additional 15,000 miles after spending R300,000. Additionally
  • Also during the initial month with the card, you can earn double miles on eligible expenses.

The card supports payments through a chip or PIN, delivers transactional SMS alerts, and allows comprehensive management via the Money app or Nedbank’s online banking platform.

As outlined by Absa Bank, the credit limit is highly adaptable, tailored to the capabilities and spending habits of each cardholder.

For eligibility with Absa Bank and British Airways, applicants must have a minimum monthly income of R8,000 from verifiable sources.

As of early 2023, the card has a total monthly fee of R95, which includes a R30 facility fee and an R65 account fee, along with additional fees for withdrawals, deposits, and other services.

In addition to the income requirement, applicants must be at least 18 years old, have a valid ID, and provide proof of residence.

Applications can be made online via the website or email, over the phone, or in person at a branch.

You can also make contactless payments, generate a virtual card for online transactions, and pay using QR codes, incorporating advanced technology into your financial management.

The card can be used for purchases both globally and online. The choice between Mastercard and American Express depends on the cardholder’s credit profile.

For travel purposes, the card provides:

  • Automatic basic travel insurance 
  • Unrestricted access to SAA lounges managed by the airline
  • Special promotional fares.

In addition, cardholders receive discounts with partner companies for over 1,200 destinations and special conditions for cruises both domestically and internationally.

When using the card to pay for any SAA flight, you can give the companion ticket to another traveler of your choice. You can also exchange Global Companion tickets for two Domestic Companion tickets.

Want to learn another option?

If you’re looking for another credit card option for travel, you might consider the Absa British Airways card, which offers benefits with the globally renowned British airline.

With this card, you can earn up to 9,000 Avios points in miles during the first few months and enjoy additional perks. See how to apply for it.

Gabriel Gonçalves
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Gabriel Gonçalves