# Investec Youth

> Online banking app for Investec Youth Account holders in South Africa. (iPhone/iPad app by Investec Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/investec-youth/id1121645011 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Investec Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/603019726)
- Category: Finance
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 37 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 91 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-03-06
- Data updated: 2026-07-26
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/investec-youth/id1121645011/reviews.md

## What is Investec Youth?

The Investec Youth App is an online banking application for Investec Youth Account holders. The application is only available to clients with the Youth Account from Investec Private Banking South Africa.

The Youth App is available for your smartphone and tablet.

Investec Youth Account: View your balance, recent transactions and  transfer money to or from your savings account

Savings: View your balance and recent transactions, and make quick transfers to or from your Youth Account 

Goals: Set and track goals on your savings account
 
Pay: Add and pay beneficiaries

Buy airtime: Buy SMS bundles, data and airtime from South African service providers

Buy electricity: Buy prepaid electricity from South African service providers

Send Cash: Cardless withdrawals from the Pick n Pay franchise

Security: Activate In App authentication messaging for secure banking

Resend card pin: Resend your card pin by SMS

Touch ID: Login with Touch ID available on supported devices

How to access your account via the Youth App: 
Use your Investec Online ID and Password that you use to log into Investec Online to get started in the App.

Only Investec Youth Account clients can use the Youth App.

For help, contact the Client Support Centre on 0860 110 161 or +27 11 286 9663

## Key features

- View account balances and transactions
- Transfer money
- Set and track savings goals
- Pay beneficiaries
- Buy airtime and data
- Buy prepaid electricity
- Cardless cash withdrawals
- Secure login with Touch ID

## Recent user reviews (10 of 37)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/investec-youth/id1121645011/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Overly basic

*2025-10-29, version 2.14.0*

Super basic, don’t know why it isn’t an option for me to just use the normal Investec app under 18 instead of the youth app.

The youth app just doesn’t have the needed features.

### 4/5 — Simple app

*2025-09-26, version 2.14.0*

I love Investec and the Youth App is very simple and easy to use and not complicated at all. As a 20 year old though it is a bit too simple and “childish”for me. The colours don’t really match Investec’s brand.  I would love a good looking sleek banking app similar to the normal Investec app but still holds those youth qualities.

### 2/5 — Needs Improvements for Young Adults

*2025-05-02, version 2.12.0*

I’ve created two accounts - one for a 19-year-old and another for a 22-year-old. Unfortunately, the Youth App doesn’t support creating or viewing Virtual Card details, which is a key feature. While this functionality is available via Investec Online on a browser, it’s not ideal for mobile use and lacks the convenience expected from an app experience.

The app also feels too simple and junior for young adults. I’ve reached out to our bankers to explore access to the standard Investec Private Banking App (which I really like) - not because we need all additional features, but because the user interface and navigation are far more suited to a young adult. The current Youth App seems better designed for users under 18.

If access to the Private Banking App isn’t possible, I’d strongly recommend developing a “Young Adults” app.. a light version of the full app - targeted at the 18–25 age group - to bridge the gap between the Junior Youth App (<18) and the full Private Banking experience (>25).

I’d really appreciate any feedback or assistance from the development team.

Thank you.

### 2/5 — An idea

*2024-10-30, version 2.11.0*

The app is too basic and is too minimal for a youth that is above 18 or even 16. Can you please introduce a more advanced youth app that is less toddler like.

### 1/5 — No notifications?

*2024-09-22, version 2.11.0*

My app started giving me problems with push notifications and after deleting and redownloading it, it does not give any notifications at all. How am I supposed to authenticate transactions or now if transactions went through without any notifications?

### 3/5 — Smooth but does not have full functionality

*2024-07-11, version 2.11.0*

No option to order a new card (and Investec does not communicate when the card is expiring). 

Functionality is limited but this account is available to 25 year olds. 

No ability to set a scheduled payment or transfer, for example.

What is the point of a dedicated app if one as to use other platforms anyway.

### 4/5 — Crashing

*2024-02-23, version 2.8.1*

Love the app, simple and easy to use. However as of late both my brother and I have been experiencing crashes and can’t even log in. It just crashes with no error message and closes the app. Also maybe consider adding a 1time payment option, it gets a bit tedious having to create beneficiaries all the time👍

### 4/5 — Crashes

*2024-02-23, version 2.8.1*

Hi
I’ve been using the app for a few years now and have never had this issue
The app keeps crashing and I need to check my bank account 
I’ve refreshed it, restarted my phone, deleted and re-downloaded the app
It just keeps crashing

### 5/5 — The three dots

*2023-09-14, version 2.8.1*

Hi, i’ve had the app for a while it works wonders. I do however have 1 issue the three dots are in the same place as the line to go out of an app on iPhone 10’s and up. Sometime the taps don't register and sometimes the app closes i suggest making it to the side or some other place.

### 3/5 — Optimisation

*2023-07-31, version 2.8.1*

The app is good but the UI seems old and there are issues with the screen on the iPhone 12.

## Frequently asked questions about Investec Youth

### What is the Investec Youth App?

The Investec Youth App is an online banking application designed exclusively for Investec Youth Account holders. It allows users to manage their accounts, track savings, make payments, and perform various financial transactions directly from their smartphone or tablet.

### What are the key features of the Investec Youth App?

Key features include viewing account balances and recent transactions, transferring money, setting and tracking savings goals, paying beneficiaries, purchasing airtime and data, buying prepaid electricity, and enabling cardless cash withdrawals. It also offers secure login options like Touch ID and in-app authentication.

### Is the Investec Youth App free to use?

Yes, the Investec Youth App is free to download and use. It is provided as a service to Investec Youth Account holders to facilitate convenient banking.

### Who can use the Investec Youth App?

The Investec Youth App is exclusively for clients who hold an Investec Youth Account from Investec Private Banking South Africa. You will need your Investec Online ID and Password to access your account through the app.

### What can I do with the savings feature?

The savings feature allows you to view the balance and recent transactions of your savings account. You can also make quick transfers to or from your Youth Account, and set specific financial goals to track your progress towards them.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.16.1 — 2026-07-24

Under the hood enhancements.

### 2.16.0 — 2026-07-22

Under the hood enhancements.

### 2.15.2 — 2026-07-09

Under the hood enhancements

### 2.15.1 — 2026-04-09

Under the hood enhancements

### 2.15.0 — 2025-11-05

Under the hood enhancements

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