African Bank

Bank On-The-Go with the African Bank Mobile Banking App

African Bank Ltd · za.co.android.africanbank

1.0 out of 5 (1 rating) 1M+ downloads v2.6.0 84.1 MB Android 4.4+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

Download APK 84.1 MB All versions

Signature matches the Google Play version Details

At a glance

Latest version: v2.6.0 (2021107201)
Updated: Jun 27, 2026 (3 months ago)
APK size: 84.1 MB
Requires: Android 4.4+ (API 19)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM (legacy), ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit, MIPS, MIPS 64-bit
Graphics: OpenGL ES 2.0+
Category: Finance (app)
Listed since: Apr 12, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 29 (8 sensitive)
Website: africanbank.co.za
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

African Bank is an app by African Bank Ltd in the Finance category, listed since at least April 2021. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM (legacy), ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit, MIPS and MIPS 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

It asks for 29 permissions, 8 of them sensitive, including precise location, camera and read contacts.

What's new in v2.6.0

We’re always working to make our African Bank App better for you. Here are our latest updates: • Rest assured by applying for Funeral Insurance, with options that will suit you and your budget • Get a proof of payment on transactions up to 12 months • Enhanced user experience through language updates, error handling and more intuitive design

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

We’re committed to offering you the most convenient ways to connect with African Bank. The African Bank App puts you in control of your finances with secure banking at your fingertips, anywhere, anytime. Transacting on the African Bank App is free but you’ll still need data or a WiFi connection to download it from the app store. Features include: o Payments and transfers o Once-off payments o Beneficiary payments o Buy pre-paid electricity and airtime o Create future-dated payments o Create recurring payments o Pockets o Add a Pocket o Join a Pocket o Manage Pocket o Manage Pocket Members o Cards o Stop a card o Re-activate a card o Manage card-related limits o Investments o Change pay-out frequency o Re-invest or rollover o Get a statement or tax certificate o Withdraw o Cancel withdrawal o General banking o Stop/dispute debit orders o Get a statement o Get a tax certificate o Get settlement quote o Get a paid-up letter

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Jun 27, 2026.
Certificate issued to “African Bank” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Jun 27, 2026
Validated against Google Play Jun 27, 2026
Signed byCN=Daniel Minnaar, OU=IT, O=African Bank, L=Johannesburg, ST=Gauteng, C=ZA
Signing certificate (SHA-1)78:A4:64:6B:79:89:F0:27:12:2D:84:F2:97:07:DF:B1:34:6F:F4:32
File MD544ed82d52bf8d7987849b47508ecc3d6
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

Scans and ratings come from the source store; the certificate comparisons are AAPKs's own, made from the files' published signatures. AAPKs doesn't scan files itself — compare the MD5 and signer after downloading.

Permissions (29)

African Bank requests 29 permissions, 8 of them sensitive.

Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Read contacts Sensitive android.permission.READ_CONTACTS
Read phone status and identity Sensitive android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Request installing other apps Sensitive android.permission.REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES
Africanbank activity permission (custom) za.co.android.africanbank.permission.ACTIVITY_PERMISSION
Africanbank application permission (custom) za.co.android.africanbank.permission.APPLICATION_PERMISSION
Africanbank broadcast permission (custom) za.co.android.africanbank.permission.BROADCAST_PERMISSION
Africanbank disconnect sdk (custom) za.co.android.africanbank.permission.DISCONNECT_SDK
Africanbank firebase permission (custom) za.co.android.africanbank.permission.FIREBASE_PERMISSION
Africanbank service permission (custom) za.co.android.africanbank.permission.SERVICE_PERMISSION
Autofocus (custom) android.hardware.camera.autofocus
Camera (custom) android.hardware.camera
Commondata get common data (custom) com.huawei.appmarket.service.commondata.permission.GET_COMMON_DATA
Context write use app feature survey (custom) com.samsung.android.providers.context.permission.WRITE_USE_APP_FEATURE_SURVEY
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Enable notification (custom) com.samsung.wmanager.ENABLE_NOTIFICATION
Front (custom) android.hardware.camera.front
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Microphone (custom) android.hardware.microphone
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Push messaging (app-defined) za.co.android.africanbank.permission.C2D_MESSAGE
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Use fingerprint hardware android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Camera android.hardware.camera
Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Location android.hardware.location

African Bank APK: questions and answers

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the African Bank APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 44ed82d52bf8d7987849b47508ecc3d6.