Share trading now available through Discovery Bank, powered by EasyEquities

6 October 2022

Our data shows that Discovery Bank clients want more and better access to the best that global markets have to offer. That's why we're thrilled to announce that share trading is now available through the Discovery Bank app, in partnership with EasyEquities.

You can now buy, hold and sell shares in local and international stock exchanges, a wide range of Equities, ETFs, ETNs, as well as cryptocurrency, all from the ease and safety of your banking app. Together with EasyEquities, here's how we're making investing simpler, safer and more rewarding for you:

  • Seamless onboarding so you can sign up in minutes: You can open an EasyEquities account in just a few steps, without submitting any documents. Your data is pre-populated so it takes only a few minutes from start to finish.
  • No waiting periods when you deposit and withdraw funds: You can transfer funds from any of your Discovery Bank transaction, credit card or demand savings accounts to your EasyEquities ZAR account in real time. The same applies for withdrawals.
  • View and manage your entire EasyEquities portfolio with ease: View your EasyEquities portfolio with all your other Discovery products in your banking app. You can seamlessly buy and sell local and international shares, IPOs, ETFs, tax-free- and retirement investments in just a few taps, as well as invest in property without the burden of property management, administration and extra fees.
  • Earn Vitality Money points in the process: Once you've opened or linked your EasyEquities account in the Discovery Bank app, you'll automatically earn Vitality Money points for savings and retirement contributions, without the need to submit paperwork.
  • Trading is cost-efficient: Pay no additional account fees to access this platform.
Trading and investing has never been easier

See how it works:

How to get started

Open or link an account Fund Trade and invest
In the Discovery Bank app, tap Accounts:
  • Tap the menu in the top-right corner
  • Tap Add account
  • Tap EasyEquities
And follow the steps!
In the Discovery Bank app, tap Transact:
  • Tap Transfer.
  • Choose the account to transfer from and the EasyEquities ZAR account to transfer to.
  • Enter the amount and tap Next, then Confirm.
Open the EasyEquities portfolio in the Discovery Bank app:
  • Select account, investment type and category, and choose an investment.
  • Tap Buy and enter the amount.
  • Tap Next, then Buy.
Get rewarded for investing

Boost your Vitality Money points

Your investments across your EasyEquities accounts all count towards the Vitality Money points you can earn for savings and retirement.

Your portfolio will be automatically linked to Vitality Money, so there's no need to upload additional documents on your Discovery Bank app!

Learn more.

Whether you're just starting out, are a seasoned trader, or looking for a simple, passive investment solution, we've built a platform to cater for all of your needs!

OPEN. TRADE. INVEST. Easy.

 

Note: EasyEquities is an independent online broker that operates the EasyEquities platform. Discovery Bank clients access EasyEquities to trade and invest through the Discovery Bank app.

Ts&Cs apply. EasyEquities is a product of First World Trader (Pty) Ltd t/a EasyEquities which is an authorised FSP (FSP22588) and a registered credit provider (NCRCP 12294). EasyEquities does not act as an FSP when allowing you to buy and sell crypto assets. Go to www.easyequities.co.za for more information.

 
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