Standard Bank Expands Instant Money Access to More Rural Communities

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GUEST: Motlatsi Mkalala – Executive Head of Middle Market, Standard Bank

As South Africa’s digital payments ecosystem continues to grow, one of the country’s biggest banks is ensuring that financial inclusion keeps pace. Standard Bank has expanded its Instant Money Cashout network to more than 400,000 access points nationwide — many in rural and peri-urban communities where traditional banking infrastructure remains limited.

In this conversation, Motlatsi Mkalala, Executive Head of Middle Market at Standard Bank, joins Kaya Biz to unpack how this expansion is transforming the way South Africans send and receive money.
5 Nov 2025 3PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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