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Keeping your money safe 30 Jul 2024

Supercharge your security with DigiME

Secure your Banking App profile by scanning your face to confirm your identity.
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We've introduced this security feature to protect and make your app experience even better.

To begin select More on the bottom navigation.

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Then, select the DigiME option.

Note (as an alternative option):

  • If this option is not available here, select your profile option (on the top)
  • Then select the Link & secure your profile option on the Profile screen 

 

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Now, we need access to your camera to confirm your identity.

If your camera permission has not been enabled for our Banking App, select NEXT.

Note:
You will not have these steps if we have you have already enabled permissions for the app to access your camera.

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Then, select OK to give us permission to access your camera to confirm your identity.

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Next, select the HOME OR WORK button.

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Enter your South African ID number and select NEXT when you are done.

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We need to scan your face to confirm your identity.

Select NEXT to proceed.

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Read the on-screen instructions:

  • You need to hold your phone us so that your face is in the middle of the screen.
  • Keep your head still, and don't speak or smile.
  • Your screen will start flashing while we scan your face.

 

Select NEXT on each step.

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Now, hold your phone so that your face is in the middle of the screen for the facial recognition process to start.

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Get ready, in 3 - 2 - 1 ...

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Hold steady while the facial recognition scanning is in progress. 

Follow the on-screen prompts.

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Next, your facial scan and ID information will be submitted for processing.

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You are almost done.
Your identity information has been successfully submitted, and can take up to 12 hours to be verified.

Select OK.

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When you return to the Link & Secure screen you will see that your identity confirmation is in progress.

Select OK or the back arrow at the top to return to your home screen, and to continue banking.

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Finally, once your identity has been confirmed with the department of Home Affairs, you will see this confirmation message on the Link & Secure screen.

Congratulations, your profile is now linked & secured.

Select OK or the back arrow at the top to return to your home screen, and to continue banking.

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Frequently asked questions about DigiME
What is DigiME?
DigiME is the representation of an individual’s digital identity comprising of unique traits such as behaviour, biometrics, location and devices used to access digital services on Standard Bank platforms.
How often do I need to register for DigiME?
You only need to register once per device. All your devices linked to your digital profile reflect under the “Device” settings on the Banking App and Online Banking.
Can someone else access their banking profile from my app?
No, once you've set up DigiME and secured your profile, only you can access the app on your device.
How many devices can I link to my banking profile?
You can link as many devices as you’d like.
How does DigiME affect the approval of transactions?
You’ll no longer need to approve transactions using SMS or email OTPs on the Banking App or Online Banking.
Why do I still receive SMS or email OTPs after completing the DigiME process on the Banking App?
You’ll still receive OTPs if you haven’t linked and secured all your devices that has the Banking App installed.
Where can I view all my linked devices?
On the app:
  • Step 1: Sign in to the app
  • Step 2: Tap “More" (bottom navigation
  • Step 3: Tap the "View all devices" options under Device Security