Discovery Bank
Discovery Bank is #11 in Finance Free in South Africa and charting in 1 of 30 countries we track.
Updated 25 Oct 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
Discovery Bank on the App Store
App details
Discovery Bank downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where Discovery Bank's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| FinanceFree | #11 | |
| All AppsFree | #85 |
Apps near Discovery Bank on the chart
Finance Free, around #11.
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
What users say about Discovery Bank
From the 33 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Mostly negative (39% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for being easy to use, and good value. The main complaints are about login and account problems, and crashes and bugs. Recent reviews are more positive than earlier ones.
What people like
- Ease of use: “Banking has never been so easy”
- Price & subscription: “Standard Bank does not charge interest on Fuel”
- Login & account: “I always pay my accounts fully every month and save on any interest charges”
- Features & content: “Ease of use with very high levels of functionality”
Common complaints
- Login & account: “Why ask biometrics AND login details”
- Crashes & bugs: “Drivers license scan doesn’t work”
- Speed & performance: “It’s also slow partly because the app has an in-app updating thing”
- Features & content: “Features don't work consitanty”
About Discovery Bank
Welcome to the world’s first fully digital shared-value bank. Sign up in under 5 minutes anytime, anywhere and have a bank branch in the palm of your hand.
Discovery Bank offers revolutionised digital banking and payments, advanced AI technology and SA’s best client experience to make life easier, more exciting, and more rewarding. Unlock a world of rewards with Ðiscovery Miles – the rewards currency more valuable than cash – and access Vitality Travel to get up to 75% off flights.
A full bank branch at your fingertips:
o Sign up in under 5 minutes, get free virtual cards and start transacting immediately.
o Manage your cards, accounts, and rewards in one place.
o Instantly change a PIN, pause or stop cards.
o Download certified bank statements, account confirmation letters, and tax certificates anytime.
o Secure your accounts with our Security Code, Panic Code and TRUST™ alerts – our smart in-app feature that checks the risk of every payment.
o With Discovery 911, emergency services like medical, roadside or home assistance are integrated into your app.
o Get support 24/7/365 with features like Live Assist, in-app calling and Discovery AI – your smart banking assistant that helps you bank faster, smarter and in fewer steps.
Pay anyone, anywhere, anytime:
o Make real-time payments from only R1 through Discovery Instant Pay or PayShap.
o Add a virtual card and tap to pay with Apple Pay, Garmin Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Wallet and SwatchPAY!
Unlock a world of rewards with up to:
o 75% off local and international flights
o 75% back on HealthyFood items at Checkers or Woolworths
o 50% back on HealthyCare items at Clicks or Dis-Chem
o 20% back on fuel spend at bp and Shell stations
o 20% back on Uber rides
o 25% back on monthly DStv packages.
Earn and spend Ðiscovery Miles:
o Earn up to 15% back in Ðiscovery Miles when you pay with your Discovery Bank card at select fashion, home and lifestyle partners.
o Get up to 15% off when spending Ðiscovery Miles in-store and online every day. This doubles to up to 30% off on Miles Ð-Day on the 15th of every month.
o Get up to 15% off airtime, data, prepaid water and electricity, as well as select entertainment vouchers.
o Earn more Ðiscovery Miles when you use your Discovery Bank virtual card.
o Earn Ðiscovery Miles through Vitality Active Rewards (when you exercise, drive well, or spend responsibly), and for Vitality lifestyle rewards.
Upgrade your travel experience:
o Get up to 75% off local and international flights, book and pay seamlessly in the app and get free international travel insurance.
o Enjoy an enhanced travel experience with Vitality Travel by Discovery Bank.
o Get exclusive access to The Lounge, by Discovery Bank and SAA, for an elevated pre-flight experience.
o Skip the queues at airport security clearance with Priority Fast Track.
Access products that enrich your life:
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