How long does money stay in eWallet FNB? FNB eWallet is an instant, easy and affordable money transfer service that allows you to send money to anyone with a valid South African cellphone number. After you’ve sent an eWallet, anything can happen. The recipient may not withdraw it, lose cellphone or you accidentally send an eWallet to the wrong number. Besides reversing eWallet, there’s another way you can get your eWallet money back into your bank account. This is called the waiting game. In this article, we discuss how long it takes an eWallet to expire after you’ve sent it.
How Long Does Money Stay in eWallet FNB?
From the moment the FNB eWallet is sent, it is valid for 12 business days. If the eWallet money is not withdrawn within 12 working days, the funds will be sent back to the account of the sender.
How to Send eWallet Using Cellphone Banking?
Here’s how to send eWallet with Cellphone banking:
- Dial *120*321#
- Select ‘Send Money’
- Select ‘eWallet’
- Select the account you want to send money from.
- Key in the cellphone number you want to send to.
- Enter the amount you want to send.
- Select ‘Yes’ to send an SMS with an ATM PIN to the recipient for easy withdrawal.
- Confirm the amount and cellphone number.
How to Send eWallet Using FNB App?
Here’s how to send eWallet with the FNB App:
- Login to FNB App.
- Go to ‘Payments’
- Select ‘Send Money’
- Select ‘Send Money to eWallet’
- Select the account you want to send money from.
- Enter the amount and cellphone you want to send to.
- Select ‘Send’
- Confirm.
FAQs About FNB eWallet
What happens to FNB eWallet if not withdrawn?
The money is reversed to the sender’s account. An FNB eWallet transaction can also be reversed as long as the money has not yet been withdrawn at an ATM. This allows you to get your money back as soon as possible, however, FNB charges for eWallet reversal.
Do eWallet funds expire?
Yes, eWallet money expires after 7 working days if the recipient does not withdraw it. The funds are sent back to the sender.
How long does a eWallet pin last?
The eWallet PIN for FNB is valid for 16 hours. If the PIN expires, the recipient can request a new PIN by dialling *120*277*1# on their cellphone.
How long does it take for eWallet to reverse if not withdrawn?
If it’s reversal, it should take up to 4 business days to complete and the funds will be returned to you within 15 days. However, if it was not withdrawn, it’s valid for 12 business days from the moment the eWallet FNB is sent.
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