Cape Town might be one of the most beautiful cities on earth, but even locals need to swap Table Mountain and Camps Bay sunsets for something new once in a while.
With more direct routes opening up and clever ways to save on travel, 2026 is the year to see the world - smartly, with Capitec in your pocket or handbag.
Go further for less!
You shouldn’t have to pay extra just to spend your own money abroad - and with Capitec’s Credit Card, you don’t. From zero currency conversion fees to cash back on every swipe, free travel insurance, and exclusive flight savings, Capitec makes sure your travel budget works harder for you.
The world is calling, and the best card to travel with is easy to add to your
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So go on, start planning. From easy visa-free escapes to bucket-list destinations, here are six overseas trips worth planning for - plus how to make your money go further while you’re at it.
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Portugal continues to charm South Africans with its easy pace, friendly locals and mouth-watering pasteis de nata. Cape Town’s Mediterranean soul finds its twin in Lisbon. Think colourful tiles, ocean views, and wine that rivals Stellenbosch’s best.
Capitec Travel Tip: Every tap of your Capitec Credit Card earns 1% cash back, meaning euros spent on custard tarts and tram rides through Alfama could fund your next travel adventure.
For Capetonians craving sun, sand, and a sense of escape, Bali remains unbeatable. Whether you’re hiking volcanic ridges or soaking in the reverence of Uluwatu, this island offers deep rest and relaxation. With a Visa on Arrival for South Africans for up to 30 days, it's definitely hassle-free travel.
Capitec Travel Tip: Pay in local currency with your Capitec Credit Card and skip the extra costs - no currency conversion fees means more rupiah for sunset dinners, surf lessons, and those irresistible Bali boutiques.
Neon lights, ramen alleys, bullet trains, and temples! Tokyo is an intoxicating mix of order and chaos. Thanks to Qatar Airways’ frequent connections via Doha, getting there from Cape Town has never been easier (or better priced).
Capitec Travel Tip: Book through Live Better on the Capitec app and you’ll save up to 10% on Qatar Airways flights - that’s extra yen for sushi and sakura (cherry blossom) souvenirs.
London remains the ultimate fix for culture-hungry Capetonians: a world of theatre, food markets, and free galleries. With new direct flights from Cape Town and a strong rand-to-pound performance, it’s the right time to go.
Capitec Travel Tip: When you book your flights using your Capitec Credit Card, you’ll automatically get up to R5 million in free international travel insurance - so your next trip to the West End comes with peace of mind built in.
Only two hours from Cape Town, Namibia’s capital offers the perfect mix of urban energy and surreal, wide-open wilderness. Expect craft breweries, chic guesthouses and that distinct desert calm that starts the moment you land. And the best part? No visa required.
Capitec Travel Tip: Every tap of your Capitec Credit Card earns 1% cash back, so even your coffee runs in Windhoek grow your next travel fund.
There’s nowhere quite like New York. Whether you’re people-watching in Central Park, gallery-hopping in Chelsea or losing track of time at the newly opened Time Out Market in Union Square, the city is pure motion.
Capitec Travel Tip: With R0 international card payment fees, your Capitec Credit Card lets you spend freely - no hidden costs, no currency markups, just more dollars for experiences that make the trip.
