South Africa’s banks, including Absa, Capitec, and FNB, are tightening policies on damaged green ID books.
South Africa’s major banks are increasingly scrutinizing damaged green ID books, potentially complicating identity verification for many citizens. This shift is driven by the transition to the more secure smart ID cards.South Africa’s major banks, including Absa, Capitec, and FNB, are tightening their policies on accepting damaged green ID books.
“We have been busy for the last 18 months with the CSIR to try and change our IT systems, because they are very problematic, leading to people having lots of queues.“Very soon, we will make an announcement that we will keep one, and the other one is invalid.” Despite this push, the green ID book remains a legal document until an official announcement declares its expiration. Moreover, Minister Motsoaledi emphasised the department’s commitment to finalising the smart ID card rollout, aiming to streamline identity verification processes across the country.
How will the continued shift to digital identification impact those who still rely on traditional methods?
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