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TymeBank has officially completed its transition to GoTyme Bank, marking a strategic rebranding that aligns its South African identity with the broader Tyme Group.<\/p>\n
This move positions the local institution alongside its international counterparts in markets like the Philippines and Vietnam, unifying a global banking group that now serves 20 million customers worldwide.<\/p>\n
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CEO Cheslyn Jacobs emphasised that while the brand has changed to better express its global scale and digital-first ambition, the bank\u2019s fundamentals, including its South African license and regulatory oversight, remain entirely unchanged.<\/p>\n
\u201cGoTyme Bank reflects who we are today and where we\u2019re going next as part of a global banking group with a strong South African foundation,\u201d said Jacobs.<\/p>\n
New GoTyme app sparks digital-first era<\/strong><\/p>\n ADVERTISEMENT<\/p>\n CONTINUE READING BELOW<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n A central component of this transition is the launch of the new GoTyme Bank app, which went live on 22 January 2026.<\/p>\n The rollout is being managed through a deliberate, phased migration to prioritise security and platform stability.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n The new platform introduces a modernised design and enhanced performance, featuring Stronger Security, stability and customer experience.<\/p>\n Seamless transition for existing users<\/strong><\/p>\n Existing TymeBank customers are not required to open new accounts or undergo additional verification.<\/p>\n All sensitive information, including account balances and full transaction histories, has already been migrated to the new system.<\/p>\n ADVERTISEMENT:<\/p>\n CONTINUE READING BELOW<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Users simply need to download the GoTyme Bank app and log in with their current credentials to maintain full access.<\/p>\n Looking ahead: Innovation at scale<\/strong><\/p>\n The group noted that the rebranding signals a long-term commitment to digital innovation in South Africa, backed by the technological resources of the Singapore-headquartered Tyme Group.<\/p>\n Read: Sanlam and TymeBank set to join forces in new credit venture<\/p>\n As the phased rollout continues, customers can expect a progressive introduction of new features focused on payments and savings over the coming weeks.<\/p>\n Follow Moneyweb\u2019s in-depth finance and business news on WhatsApp here.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n