How much does Absa CashSend cost in 2026?
What a Absa CashSend costs in 2026
Absa CashSend sends money to a South African cellphone number — the recipient withdraws the cash with no bank account and no card. Here's what it costs in 2026, from the official source, and how to pay the least.
| Send | R2.70 per R100 (or part thereof) |
| ATM withdrawal | no separate withdrawal fee published — the cost sits with the sender (verify) |
| Till withdrawal | collect at an Absa ATM, Pick n Pay or Boxer |
| PayShap | R2 to a PayShap ID / R5.50 to a bank account |
Postbank does NOT offer a "CashSend" product — the name is an Absa trademark; Postbank's nearest equivalent is free cardless SASSA grant collection.
Source: Absa Internet Banking Fees 2026 (ib.absa.co.za)
How to send and withdraw a Absa CashSend
The recipient needs no bank account, no app and no card — just their cellphone number. Here are the steps:
- In the Absa app, or by dialling *120*2272#, choose the send-to-a-cellphone product.
- Enter the recipient's cellphone number and the amount, then confirm.
- The recipient gets a code by SMS; at the till or ATM they present that code (and their cellphone number) to withdraw the cash.
- Where to withdraw: Absa ATM, Pick n Pay or Boxer.
Absa cellphone banking (where CashSend is managed) is *120*2272#.
Limits & requirements
Per-transaction and daily CashSend limits apply — verify the exact cap in the Absa app.
Absa CashSend vs the alternatives
Total cost to send R500 to someone without a bank account (send + till withdrawal), computed from our verified 2026 fees:
| Product | Total (R500) |
|---|---|
| TymeBank SendMoneyCheapest | R10.00 |
| FNB eWallet | R11.00 |
| Nedbank Send iMali | R12.00 |
| Absa CashSend(this page) | R13.50 |
| Standard Bank Instant Money | R20.00 |
| Capitec Send Cash | verify |
| PayShap | R0–R5.50 (to a ShapID/account, no cash) |
Assumes a supermarket-till withdrawal (the cheapest channel); an ATM can cost more. PayShap goes to an account/ShapID, not cash — it's the alternative for a recipient who HAS an account.
Bottom line: for R500, the cheapest way to hand cash to someone without an account is TymeBank SendMoney, at R10.00 all-in (send + till withdrawal). Always compare the final amount before sending.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Absa CashSend?
R2.70 per R100 (Absa 2026 guide). The recipient cashes out at an Absa ATM, Pick n Pay or Boxer.
How do I withdraw CashSend?
At an Absa ATM, or at Pick n Pay and Boxer tills, using the SMS code. Absa cellphone banking (where CashSend is managed) is at *120*2272#.
Does Postbank have CashSend?
No — "CashSend" is an Absa trademark. Postbank's nearest equivalent is free cardless SASSA grant collection.
Receiving money from abroad
These products are for sending money WITHIN South Africa to someone without a bank account — they are not international receive channels. To receive money from abroad, or to send it across the region (Zimbabwe, Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia), see our dedicated routes.
For example, to send to a mobile wallet in Zimbabwe, Malawi or Zambia, a remittance service like Mukuru, Mama Money or Hello Paisa handles it — not a bank cash-send product, which stays domestic to South Africa.