SARS will verify your bank account before accepting changes to your banking details.We will pay tax refunds due only once we have confirmed your details.
How do I change my banking details?
If you need to change your banking details, use any one of these options:
- On eFiling, complete theRegistration Amendments and Verification Form (RAV01) (for Customs and Excise, see below).
- Complete these forms on eFiling:
- Use the SARS MobiApp and open the Profile Management tab.
- Emailinexceptional circumstancesonly.
- Visit anySARS branchif you are not registered oneFiling(to visit a branch, please make anappointment).
What do I need to change banking details?
Click here for the list of supporting documents you should submit to change your banking details.
Customs and Excise clients: visit your nearestSARS Customs branchto register and update your banking details (these changes cannot be made on eFiling). Complete the DA 185 application form and submit it with your supporting documents at a SARS branch. If you ask us to change your details throughemailor by making anappointmentat a SARS branch, we will:
- Confirmthat those requesting the changes are authorised to do so.
- Authenticate the supporting documents to change banking details.
Please note:SARS cannot change banking details if requested through fax, post, or telephone.
Who can change banking details?
Only taxpayers,registered representatives,or registered tax practitioners can change banking details. The registered representative’s details must match those on the SARS system. For more information see Single Registration.
Tax practitioners can always request to change banking details on behalf of taxpayers. Any other person can ask to change a taxpayer’s banking details only inexceptional circumstances. For more details on the exceptional circumstances, refer to thethis guide.
Tips:
- SARS will accept theTPPOA form (Special Power of Attorney by Practitioners), which allows tax practitioners to change banking details.
- SARS will not accept the “Authority of Special Power of Attorney by Tax Practitioner” form to change banking details.
In some cases, SARS will allow a once-off instruction to change banking details by someone other than a registered representative or tax practitioner.See the list of exceptions and the supporting documents (relevant material) needed.
Whatare valid bank accounts?
A valid bank account is:
- A cheque, savings, or transmission account.
- One with a valid branch number.
- Held at a valid bank.
- Registered in the name of the taxpayer(s).
- Not a credit card, bond, or foreign bank account.
Joint accounts (shared accounts)
If a taxpayer shares a bank account with his/her spouse or partner, it is no longer necessary for both spouses to visitthe SARS branch for verification.One spouse can ask to change banking details at a SARS branch. The spouse should also submit a certified copy of the marriage certificate or an affidavit of life partnership.
What other documents do I need?
You might need extra documents in some circumstances, such as those below.
Tip:All letters must be in one of the official South African languages. If not, SARS will ask for a translation.
