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South Africa's zero-fee bank turns profit for the first time

22 September 2026 · By · Wire by Fusion42

Published

22 September 2026

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opportunities

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Fintech

◆ Geography

South Africa

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Read at businesstech.co.za →

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Fusion42 · 22 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

A zero-fee bank in South Africa has turned profitable for the first time, marking a significant milestone in the country's digital banking sector.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

South Africa's digital banks just proved zero-fee models can be profitable. You can pitch your fintech product as financially viable in this emerging market.

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1 source · 22 Sep 2026

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