SARB

South African Reserve Bank

Africa

SARB is the financial regulator profiled here for its role in open banking, licensing, and market oversight in South Africa. As a National Competent Authority (NCA), it sets expectations for how banks and third-party providers connect and protect customers. Think of this page as a briefing note: a structured overview before you open statutes, registers, and technical standards.

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Jurisdiction
South Africa
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Regulations
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Open Banking frameworks
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Region
Africa
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Type
NCA
National Competent Authority

About SARB

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) / FSCA is the primary financial regulatory authority in South Africa responsible for overseeing open banking and financial services. As a National Competent Authority (NCA), SARB ensures that banks and third-party providers comply with open banking regulations, protecting consumers while fostering innovation in financial services.

Jurisdiction

South Africa
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Regulations Overseen

SARB is responsible for enforcing and monitoring compliance with the following open banking and financial regulations:

Key Responsibilities

Licensing and authorizing Third-Party Providers (TPPs) including AISPs and PISPs
Ensuring banks provide secure API access to authorized third parties
Monitoring compliance with Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) requirements
Investigating complaints and enforcing consumer protection standards
Publishing guidance and technical standards for open banking implementation
Coordinating with other regulators on cross-border open banking matters

Official Resources

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