Nedbank Gold Credit Card 2026 (Previously Green)
Nedbank's entry-level credit card — formerly known as the Green or Greenback Credit Card, rebranded as Gold in the 2024–25 refresh. Available as a Mastercard or American Express, with Greenbacks rewards earning up to 2% at Level 5 on Amex.
Name change in 2024–25: Nedbank rebranded the Green Credit Card (also called the Greenback Credit Card) as the Nedbank Gold Credit Card. Existing Green cardholders' accounts now operate under the Gold name. New applicants apply for Gold.
Monthly fee
R40–R65
Network
Mastercard or Amex
Greenbacks earn (Amex L5)
Up to 2%
Interest-free days
Up to 55
Min income
R5,000/mo
Min repayment
5% of balance
What is the Nedbank Gold Credit Card?
Nedbank Gold is the bank's entry-level credit card, sitting below Platinum and the American Express Platinum tier. It pairs a low monthly fee with the Greenbacks rewards programme, and is unusual in offering a choice between Mastercard and American Express networks at the same income tier.
The Amex variant earns double the Greenbacks per Rand spent (4 GB per R10 vs 2 GB per R10 on Mastercard) and has no monthly earn cap — making it a strong pick for higher spenders. Pick n Pay, Woolworths, Spar and Checkers all accept Amex in South Africa, despite Amex's narrower-acceptance global reputation.
The trade-off is that Greenbacks have the lowest redemption value of any SA bank reward currency (GB1 ≈ R0.028). The earn rate ceiling of 2% on Amex is competitive, but the per-point value is not.
Fees and pricing (2026)
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Monthly maintenance fee | R40 (standalone), up to R65 bundled |
| Credit facility fee | R20–R23/mo |
| Optional Greenbacks linkage | R32–R35/mo |
| Initiation fee | Standard NCA-capped (not separately published) |
| Annual equivalent (excl. Greenbacks) | ~R480 |
| Card swipes / purchases | R0 |
| Supplementary card | 1 free, R40–R42/mo thereafter |
| Card replacement (first per validity period) | Free |
| Foreign currency conversion | Charged (% not in pricing extract — confirm at application) |
| Cash advance | Fee + interest from day 1 |
Source: Nedbank Credit Card Fee Schedule 2026 and American Express Card Fee Schedule 2026.
Greenbacks earn rates by level
Five levels, climbed by holding multiple Nedbank products and using digital banking channels. Amex variant earns at double the Mastercard rate.
| Level | Amex earn | MC/Visa Credit | MC/Visa Debit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Level 2 | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Level 3 | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Level 4 | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Level 5 | 2.0% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
Per R10 spent: 2 GB on Mastercard, 4 GB on Amex. Redemption: GB1 ≈ R0.028 (so 1,000 Greenbacks ≈ R28). Mastercard/Visa earn capped at R20,000/month qualifying spend; Amex uncapped.
Interest rate and the NCA cap
Nedbank Gold publishes a personalised rate around 20.75% per annum, well above some competitors' floors. The Platinum tier has more headroom, with a published range of 10.25–20.75%. American Express Platinum sits at 18.00%; Private Clients can access 10.25–17.75%.
The NCA legal maximum in 2026 is 24.85% per annum — (repo × 2.2) + 10% at the current 6.75% repo rate. Cash advances accrue interest from day one and attract an additional withdrawal fee.
Key features
Nedbank credit card range (2026)
| Card | Monthly | Min income | Lounge | Greenbacks (top) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold (Mastercard) | R40 | R5,000 | None | Up to 1% |
| Gold (Amex) | R40 | R5,000 | None | Up to 2% |
| Platinum | R110 | R25,000 | 12 Bidvest/yr | Up to 2% |
| Amex Gold | R145 | R17,000 | Domestic Bidvest | Up to 2% + Membership Rewards |
| Amex Platinum | R535 | R62,500 | Unlimited global | Up to 2% + 30k welcome pts |
Eligibility and how to apply
Apply online or in-branch
Apply via personal.nedbank.co.za, the Nedbank Money app, or at any branch.
Choose Mastercard or Amex
Both networks are offered. Amex earns double the Greenbacks per R10 spend and has no monthly earn cap.
Submit documents
ID, proof of income, proof of address. Existing Nedbank customers may not need re-verification.
Credit assessment
Nedbank runs an NCA-required affordability check and bureau review. Personalised rate within the legal cap.
Receive your card
Card couriered or available at branch. Activate via the Nedbank Money app.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Available as Amex for double Greenbacks earn rate and uncapped monthly spend
- Up to 55 days interest-free on new purchases
- Greenbacks never expire while the card remains active
- 10 free virtual cards is more than most SA banks
- Standalone R40/month is among the lowest big-bank monthly fees
- Pick n Pay, Woolworths, Spar and Checkers all accept Amex
Cons
- Greenbacks redemption rate (GB1 ≈ R0.028) is the lowest-value reward currency in SA
- Mastercard variant has a R20,000/month earn cap
- Optional Greenbacks linkage adds R32–R35/month
- No complimentary lounge access on Gold — Platinum upwards only
- Forex fee not published in the 2026 schedule extract — confirm at application
Frequently asked questions
Has Nedbank renamed the Green Credit Card to Gold? +
What is the Nedbank Gold Credit Card monthly fee in 2026? +
Should I get the Mastercard or Amex variant? +
What partners does Greenbacks have? +
How do Greenbacks Levels work? +
What's the difference between Nedbank Gold, Platinum and Amex Platinum? +
Important
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