Personal > Banking > Current Account Financial Services TransactPlus account Savings accounts SaverPlus account Current Account Executive Banking Suite   Current account A current account is a transactional account that offers an individual or business entity the ability to deposit, transfer and withdraw funds using various channels such as cheque, internet banking, Autobank in-branch banking at the customer's convenience. Benefits of a current account Safety of not having to carry large amount of cash. Convenience of accessing banking facilities even after banking hours e.g. Autobank and Internet Flexibility of payments through debit orders or stop orders. Customers are able to monitor their accounts through the counterfoils in chequebooks and provision of statements. Stop Payment instructions can be arranged in case of fraud, theft, lost cheques etc. Money is easily transferable to other branches and other banks Arrangements can be made for more than one signatory on an account Withdrawals on demand Cheque Guarantee Card. How to apply (Personal Current Account) Visit your nearest Standard Bank branch to apply for a personal current account. You will need to provide the following: Your valid identity A payslip that is not older than two months Proof of income Proof of residence Initial deposit to activate the account How to Apply (Business Current Account) Visit your nearest Standard Bank branch to apply for a business current account. You will need to provide the following: Certificate of registration Valid identity Source of income Proof of residence / business premises Business referees   Disclaimer | Conditions of access | Privacy and security statement