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Last updated: 1 March 2025

Discovery Bank Black Card

The Black card is where Discovery Bank gets serious. Airport lounge access, concierge services, and significantly higher rewards make this the sweet spot for high earners who want premium perks without the top-tier price tag.

Discovery Bank

Black

Premium banking with serious rewards

R295/month

Can be reduced to R0 with Diamond Vitality Money status

R850,000 to R2.5 million per year

  • All Platinum benefits plus premium perks
  • Domestic and international airport lounge access
  • Concierge service
  • Free device insurance
  • Highest dynamic interest rate boosts
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Black card at a glance

Monthly Fee

R295

Can be reduced to R0 with Diamond Vitality Money status

Income Requirement

R850,000 to R2.5 million per year

Savings Rate

Up to 7% on demand savings

At Diamond Vitality Money status

Everyday Rate

Up to 3.5% on everyday balances

On transaction account balance

Fuel Cashback

Up to 15%

At HealthyFuel partner stations

Grocery Cashback

Up to 15%

At HealthyFood partner stores

Premium perks

Lounge Access

Domestic and international lounges

Concierge Service

Personal concierge service

Device Insurance

Free phone and laptop insurance

Full list of Black card benefits

  • All Platinum benefits plus premium perks
  • Domestic and international airport lounge access
  • Concierge service
  • Free device insurance
  • Highest dynamic interest rate boosts
  • Up to 75% monthly fee discount at Diamond status
  • Priority banking support

Earn up to 5,000 Discovery Miles

Use this referral code when opening your account. You get up to 5,000 Discovery Miles for a Full Banking Suite, or 2,500 for a Credit Card Account.

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You must make a transaction using your virtual card or digital wallet within 30 days of opening your account to qualify. We also earn Discovery Miles from this referral. This does not affect our recommendations.

Black card fee schedule

All fees shown are before Vitality Money discounts. At Diamond status, monthly account fees can be reduced by up to 75%.

Monthly Account Fees

FeeBlack Amount
Full Banking SuiteIncludes transaction account, credit card, and Vitality Money. Up to 75% discount at Diamond status.R295
Transaction Account (bundled)Transaction account only with bundled transactions included.R195
Credit Card AccountR100

Transaction Fees

FeeBlack Amount
Card swipe / tapFree if on a bundled account with included transactions.R1.30
Online / app transferR4.50
Debit orderR4.00
PayShap payment0.4% of amounts above R1,500.Up to R12

ATM Fees

FeeBlack Amount
Own ATM withdrawalR7.00
Other bank ATM withdrawalR10.00
Balance enquiry (own ATM)R0.00

International Fees

FeeBlack Amount
International card transactionPercentage of the transaction amount in foreign currency.3.5%
International ATM withdrawalR65

Who is the Black card for?

The Black card is built for high earners between R850,000 and R2.5 million per year who want premium perks, including lounge access, concierge, and device insurance, at a price point that still delivers strong value for money.

The Black card is a good fit if:

  • You travel frequently and want domestic and international lounge access included
  • You want a concierge service for travel bookings, reservations, and errands
  • You carry expensive devices and want free phone and laptop insurance
  • You want up to 15% cashback on fuel and groceries to offset everyday expenses
  • You value premium banking without the ultra-premium price tag of the Purple tier

Not sure the Black card is right for you?

Compare all Discovery Bank cards side by side

Ready to get the Black card?

Use referral code DNJ001 when you open your Discovery Bank Black account. Earn up to 5,000 Discovery Miles.

We earn Discovery Miles when you sign up with our code. This does not affect our recommendations.

Discovery Bank Black Card FAQ

For earners between R850,000 and R2.5 million per year, the Black card is often the best value tier in Discovery Bank's lineup. At R295 per month (reducible to approximately R74 at Diamond status), you get domestic and international lounge access, a concierge service, free device insurance, up to 7% on savings, and up to 15% cashback on fuel and groceries. The concierge and lounge access alone can justify the fee for frequent travellers.
The Black card provides access to both domestic and international airport lounges. This includes major South African airport lounges (Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban) as well as participating international lounges through the bank's global lounge network. The number of free visits may be subject to a cap depending on your Vitality Money status.
Yes. The Black card includes free device insurance covering your smartphone and laptop. This is a significant benefit, as standalone device insurance in South Africa typically costs R100-R200 per month. The insurance covers accidental damage, theft, and mechanical breakdown, subject to Discovery Insure's terms and conditions.
Both target similar income brackets, but they differ in approach. Discovery Bank Black rewards healthy financial behaviour through Vitality Money, offering up to 15% cashback and dynamic interest rates. FNB Private Wealth focuses on eBucks rewards and a broader lifestyle offering. Discovery Bank Black typically offers higher savings rates and better cashback percentages, while FNB may offer more retail partner integrations through eBucks.
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Written by the BankDiscovery Team

We are a team of South African finance enthusiasts who believe banking decisions should be based on facts, not marketing. We research, compare, and explain so you can choose with confidence.

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