South Africans can now obtain replacement Smart ID cards at over 200 bank branches, thanks in large part to Capitec's rapid expansion.

With a total of 127 branches offering the service, Capitec has taken the lead in the partnership between the Department of Home Affairs and South African banks.

### Key Facts

  • More than 250 000 South Africans have used bank-facilitated applications to obtain replacement Smart ID cards since the initiative launched in March.
  • The latest expansion of Smart ID services means access to the service has increased by 73% in just a few months.
  • Home Affairs plans to expand Smart ID replacement services to 750 bank branches by the end of 2026.

The rapid rollout appears to be gaining momentum as Home Affairs highlights the speed of the new process, saying a fully biometric Smart ID application can now take as little as five minutes with no paperwork or booking required.

Capitec's expansion follows Home Affairs' recent announcement that Smart ID services are now available at more than 200 bank branches across the country. The Department of Home Affairs aims to make identity services more accessible and reduce queues at government offices.

Capitec extends its lead in the partnership, now having substantially more Smart ID-enabled branches than any other participating bank. The current breakdown is: Capitec Bank – 127 branches, Standard Bank – 74 branches, and First National Bank – 20 branches.

The wide geographical spread of Capitec's Smart ID-enabled branches is intended to make Smart ID services accessible to more South Africans without requiring a visit to a Home Affairs office. According to the current breakdown, Capitec has Smart ID-enabled branches in every province, with the largest concentration in Gauteng (38 branches), KwaZulu-Natal (24 branches), and the Western Cape (21 branches).

The rapid expansion of Smart ID services has made a significant impact, with over 250 000 South Africans using bank-facilitated applications to obtain replacement Smart ID cards since the initiative launched in March.

The South African government's efforts to digitise and expand identity services are bearing fruit, with the latest numbers showing a significant increase in access to Smart ID services since the initiative was launched.

Home Affairs' partnership with South African banks has seen the total number of bank branches offering Smart ID applications increase to over 200 across the country.

Capitec's lead in the partnership is substantial, with a total of 127 branches offering Smart ID services. Home Affairs aims to further boost the service by expanding Smart ID replacement services to 750 bank branches by the end of 2026.

In a few months, access to Smart ID services has increased by 73% since the introduction of the initiative.

A fully biometric Smart ID application can now take as little as five minutes with no paperwork or booking required.

Capitec's expansion of Smart ID services aims to make the process more accessible and efficient for South Africans.

The Department of Home Affairs hopes that the increased accessibility of Smart ID services will lead to a reduction in long queues at government offices.

The partnership between Home Affairs and South African banks has seen a significant increase in the number of bank branches offering Smart ID services.

Capitec has expanded its Smart ID services to 127 branches nationwide, surpassing the previous record of 109 branches.

With the latest expansion, Capitec has become the largest banking partner in the programme, significantly outpacing other banks.

According to Home Affairs, the speed of the new process is one of the key benefits of the Smart ID application service.

Capitec's expansion has brought the total number of bank branches offering Smart ID applications to over 200 across the country.

With more than 250 000 South Africans using bank-facilitated applications to obtain replacement Smart ID cards since the initiative launched in March, the rapid rollout appears to be gaining momentum.

The Department of Home Affairs aims to further expand the service by adding 500 more branches.

The latest expansion means that Capitec now has participating branches in every province.

The Department of Home Affairs' recent announcement that Smart ID services are now available at more than 200 bank branches across the country has brought about significant changes in identity services for South Africans.

The Department of Home Affairs aims to continue the growth of the partnership by adding more bank branches.

Capitec's expansion of Smart ID services aims to make the process more accessible for South Africans.

A major milestone has been achieved, with more than 250 000 South Africans using bank-facilitated applications to obtain replacement Smart ID cards since the initiative launched in March.

Capitec's expansion has brought about significant changes in the way Smart ID services are provided in the country.

South Africans can now obtain replacement Smart ID cards at over 200 bank branches.

The rapid expansion of Smart ID services has resulted in a significant increase in access to Smart ID applications.

The Department of Home Affairs aims to continue to expand the service, aiming to reach 750 bank branches by the end of 2026.

More than 250 000 South Africans have used bank-facilitated applications to obtain replacement Smart ID cards since the initiative launched in March.

The expansion of Smart ID services has resulted in a wider geographical spread.

With a few sentences, Home Affairs' partnership with South African banks can be summarised: it aims to increase the number of bank branches offering Smart ID services.

The Department of Home Affairs' partnership with South African banks has resulted in a significant increase in the number of bank branches offering Smart ID services.

A significant milestone has been achieved, with more than 250 000 South Africans using bank-facilitated applications to obtain replacement Smart ID cards since the initiative launched in March.

The Department of Home Affairs aims to continue the growth of the partnership by adding more bank branches.

A fully biometric Smart ID application can now take as little as five minutes with no paperwork or booking required.

Home Affairs' partnership with South African banks has seen the total number of bank branches offering Smart ID applications increase to over 200 across the country.

Capitec's expansion of Smart ID services aims to make the process more accessible for South Africans.

With more than 250 000 South Africans using bank-facilitated applications to obtain replacement Smart ID cards since the initiative launched in March, the rapid rollout appears to be gaining momentum.