Updated October 17, 2026 · DebitCue Editorial Team

Top bad credit and credit builder cards compared in South Africa

5 cards available in South Africa, ranked for South Africa.

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Top bad credit and credit builder cards compared in South Africa
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Capitec Bank logo
Capitec BankTop pick
9.1/10
Annual fee:
ZAR 0
APR:
9.75%
Currency conversion fee:
0%
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2
Kikoff logo
Kikoff

Kikoff is a credit building app.

8.4/10
Rewards type:
Cashback
Legal entity:
Kikoff Inc.
Headquarters:
United States
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3
Milestone Mastercard logo
Milestone Mastercard
Not rated
Credit needed:
Fair
Card kind:
Credit
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4
Jenius logo
Jenius
Not rated
Annual fee:
IDR 500,000
APR:
21%
Rewards type:
Points
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5
Pockit logo
Pockit
Not rated
Annual fee:
£0
Currency conversion fee:
4%
Rewards type:
None
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Capitec Bank

Capitec Bank

Top pick for South Africa

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