Business Banking for entrepreneurs and accountants

Are you an entrepreneur? Edge is a business banking service that empowers your accountant to act on your behalf when it comes to banking matters.

It's free!

Edge Banking
Game-changing banking for entrepreneurs

Edge is a premium service that enables you to give your financial team Power-of-Accountant, meaning your accountant can act on your behalf when it comes to banking, saving you time on admin.

Give your business the
Edge

As an entrepreneur with an accountant, you have certain business needs that traditional banking can’t answer.

With Edge, you get around-the-clock access to game-changing benefits.

Accountants
Entrepreneurs

One point of contact

Access to our Delightful Service Arena (DSA), which operates 24/7 and can be contacted via email or telephone.

Access to documents

Access to your entrepreneur’s important documentation such as FICA documents, letters of good standing, and more.

Apply for finance

Ability to apply for finance at your entrepreneur's request. We will facilitate the loan process.

One point of contact

Never deal with a call centre again. Your accountant will have a single point of contact within the bank.

Access to statements

Your accountant will have direct access to your historic and current statements, saving you time.

One point of contact

Your accountant can apply for finance at your request and we will facilitate the loan process.

Frequently asked
questions

Q: What is Edge’s relationship with Standard Bank?

A: Edge is a Standard Bank proposition. Edge runs on Standard Bank’s core infrastructure and utilises its ATM and branch network.

Q: Who is eligible to use Edge?

A: Edge is a business banking service for accountants and entrepreneurs who have an accountant.

Q: As an accountant, how do I introduce my client to Edge or obtain the necessary authority?

A: If your client is a Standard Bank customer, they can register on the Edge website. If your client is not a Standard Bank customer, you can complete the form on this website and a DSA consultant will get in touch with you to assist you.

Q: What is your turnaround time on the requests that I submit?

A: We will give you a holding response within an hour and provide a first resolution within two hours. However, if it’s after 20:00, we will only be able to offer a resolution at 07:00 the following day.

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with us now

edge@standardbank.co.za

+27 21 401 2006

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Don't take our word for it,
here are some testimonials

“I appreciate the personal relationship that I have built with the team and the convenience of the WhatsApp Edge support.”

Aidan Williams
Managing Director at Hendy - Bros Agencies

“I like that Edge feels like my personal banker, I have access to bank statements longer than 6 months. I can receive information quickly that is needed.”

Asher Stern
Founder at BuyFresh

“Entrepreneurs have completely different financial needs and Edge caters to those”

Gareth Price
Director at Cloudworx Accounting Solutions

“What I do appreciate is the willingness to co-create a bank for entrepreneurs.”

Lethabo Motsoaledi
Co-founder and CEO of M&W Innovation Studio

“Previously we would spend about 3 hours a day on admin regarding banking, and now we spend about 20 minutes.”

Matthew Westaway
Co-founder and CEO of M&W Innovation Studio