Africa’s largest bank by assets in July partnered with Pick n Pay to open branches within retail stores. The bank has started building in-store branches in Pick n Pay stores in the Western Cape and Gauteng. Discussions have started with “one or two” further retailers to expand the concept, Fuzile says.
Standard Bank and other incumbents in South Africa are seeking to improve distribution and lower the cost of their services in the face of increased competition from new entrants including Tyme Bank, Discovery Bank and Bank Zero. Tyme Bank agreed a partnership with Pick n Pay in 2019.
