Debit orders in South Africa as you know them are changing from next month, April 2026. As part of a broader overhaul of the digital banking industry, the changes will be particularly beneficial against fraud.
That’s right, from mid-April 2026, debit orders in South Africa will be disputable for up to 60 days. Previously, consumers had just 40 days to raise concerns over potentially fraudulent transactions. Better still, bank dependent, transactions can be overturned personally.
Sam Busa