FNB targets 240 branches for Smart ID rollout by Dec 2026

First National Bank (FNB) is significantly expanding its long-standing partnership with the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) to scale Smart ID card and passport issuance across South Africa. Under the revamped digital model, FNB aims to activate Home Affairs processing points across 240 nationwide branches by December 2026, bringing identity management services directly into mainstream banking infrastructure. The rollout forms a cornerstone of the Department of Home Affairs’ Home Affairs @ Home