Standard Bank Online Share Trading (OST / SBG Securities) — South Africa
Key facts (8)
- Who actually onboards you
- SBG Securities (Pty) Ltd, wholly-owned subsidiary of Standard Bank Gro
- Licence number
- 26691
- Established
- 1999group
- Min deposit, USD
- not stated
- Platforms
- Standard Online Share Trading web platform · WebTrader · OST mobile app
- Local funding
- EFT, debit order, transfer from Standard Bank ac
- Max leverage
- not stated
- EURUSD
- not priced
This broker against the South Africa middle (60 of 104)
| Standard Bank Online Share Trading (OST / SBG Securities) | South Africa median | |
|---|---|---|
| Round turn, USD | not priced | 7.0 USD |
| Min deposit, USD | no data | 50.0 USD |
| Max leverage | no data | 500.0geo |
| Withdrawal, h | 5 business days hgroup | 24.0 h |
| EURUSD, standard | not priced | 1.0 pips |
| EURUSD, raw | not priced | 0.0 pips |
| Established | 1999group | 2009.5 |
| Platforms | 3 | 3.0 |
Accepts residents of South Africa
Yes
Score (5/6 axes)
Shown, not ranked: no round-turn price
Licence check
Who actually onboards you
SBG Securities (Pty) Ltd, wholly-owned subsidiary of Standard Bank Group
Entity not established
Cost per round turn, and the South Africa middle (60 of 104)
The numbers across South Africa
Round-turn cost, USD (60 of 104)
Median 7.0 · Range 1.5–20.0 USD
Minimum deposit, USD (36 of 104)
Median 50.0 · Range 0.0–1000.0 USD
What each account gives you
ZAR share-trading account, offshore/foreign share-trading account, TFSA (tax-free), RA/retirement products, Money Accoun
What the broker publishes about payouts
Reviews
4.0 696 reviews
Trading software and asset classes (3)
Standard Online Share Trading web platform · WebTrader · OST mobile app
JSE-listed shares, ETFs, CFDs, single-stock futures, warrants, offshore/international shares, bonds, RA/retirement products
Trading profits and South Africa tax
SARS taxes residents on worldwide income. Frequent/active forex trading is generally taxed as income at the individual's marginal rate (progressive 18%-45%), not as capital gains. Active traders typically register for provisional tax (IRP6 due end-Aug and end-Feb, plus a third top-up if owing) and file the annual ITR12; trading-related expenses are deductible. Rates/brackets change annually - pres
Where it wins, where it loses
Pros (1)
- Licensed locally: 26691
Cons (1)
- Minimum deposit for this country not published
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Where it does not serve
no data
Methodology
2 + 3 × weighted mean of six axes · reviews 25%, cost 20%, safety 20%, payouts 15%, track_record 10%, platforms 10%
Verified · what changed · sources (3)
Checked: 2026-07-11
FAQ (4)
Does Standard Bank Online Share Trading (OST / SBG Securities) accept residents of South Africa?
Yes.
Which entity onboards a South Africa client of Standard Bank Online Share Trading (OST / SBG Securities)?
SBG Securities (Pty) Ltd, wholly-owned subsidiary of Standard Bank Group
What licence does Standard Bank Online Share Trading (OST / SBG Securities) hold for South Africa?
Licence 26691.
How long does a withdrawal from Standard Bank Online Share Trading (OST / SBG Securities) take?
5 business days hours as published. we will endeavor to transfer your funds within 5 (five) Business Days