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Is FNB Banking App Safe?

FNB Banking App privacy label · by FirstRand Bank Limited · checked November 2026

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App Privacy label Developer-reported · checked November 1, 2026
Used to track you
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None declared

Linked to you
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Not linked to you
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None declared

Short answer

Mostly a question of trust: FNB Banking App collects data linked to you but declares no tracking. The sensitive items are sensitive info, location and contacts. In total the label lists 3 data types; 17% of banking apps we checked declare tracking.

At a glance

FNB Banking App privacy in one look

Data exposure on the label
Linked to you
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Built only from the developer's App Store label. It describes disclosure, not tested behaviour.

Verdict from the label
Linked to you, no tracking

FNB Banking App collects 3 data types tied to your identity but declares no tracking.

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Did FNB Banking App ask for something?

Pick the permission prompt you saw. We compare it with what FNB Banking App's developer declared.

It asked me for access to…
Tap a prompt to compare it with the label.
Matches the label

FNB Banking App lists Location on its label, linked to you. Choose While Using and turn off Precise Location if the feature works without it.

Not on the label

User Content is not on FNB Banking App's label. That can be fine: data used only on your iPhone does not have to be declared. If the data would need to leave the phone for the feature to work, ask why it is missing.

Matches the label

FNB Banking App lists Contacts on its label, linked to you. Limited Access shares selected contacts instead of your whole address book.

Not declared on the label

FNB Banking App declares no tracking, so a tracking prompt would contradict its label. Decline it, and consider reporting the mismatch to Apple.

Not on the label

Health & Fitness is not on FNB Banking App's label. That can be fine: data used only on your iPhone does not have to be declared. If the data would need to leave the phone for the feature to work, ask why it is missing.

A permission is what the app can reach on your iPhone; the label is what the developer says leaves it. They answer different questions.

Line by line

What FNB Banking App collects, explained

Data typeWhat it coversWhere to limit it
Sensitive InfoSensitiveLinked to you Racial or ethnic data, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, beliefs, union membership, genetic or biometric data. Share only what the app needs and check whether the label lists this data as linked to you.
LocationSensitiveLinked to you Where your phone is, either precisely (street level) or approximately (city or area). Settings › Privacy & Security › Location Services: choose Never or While Using, and turn off Precise Location if the app does not need it.
ContactsSensitiveLinked to you The people in your address book or social graph. Settings › Privacy & Security › Contacts: choose Limited Access to share only selected people, or None.
Reading the label

What FNB Banking App's label means for you

FNB Banking App's label has 3 types under “Data Linked to You”. A data type can appear in more than one section when it is used for different purposes — for example, identifiers used for both analytics and advertising.

FNB Banking App declares no tracking, which means the developer says it does not combine your data with other companies' data for advertising or sell it to data brokers. The data linked to you — sensitive info, location and contacts — is still tied to your identity, typically through an account, and is covered by the developer's privacy policy and retention rules.

The items that deserve the most attention are sensitive info, location and contacts. These are the categories data-protection laws treat as special. Few apps need them.

Banking apps must collect identity and financial data to work; that is expected. Tracking declarations and third-party advertising SDKs are what to compare. Turn on the app's own biometric login and transaction alerts, and download banking apps only from the bank's own developer account.

Among the 196 banking apps in our snapshot with a label, 17% declare tracking, 91% collect data linked to you and 3% say they collect nothing. FNB Banking App lists 3 data types, fewer than the average of 6.6 for this group.

Finance apps need identity and financial data to function. Expect Contact Info and Financial Info; compare apps on tracking and third-party advertising instead.

On your iPhone

Settings to check for FNB Banking App

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    Location

    Settings › Privacy & Security › Location Services › FNB Banking App. Choose While Using or Never, and switch off Precise Location if a city-level answer is enough.

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    Contacts

    Settings › Privacy & Security › Contacts. Limited Access shares only the people you select instead of your whole address book.

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    Lock the app

    On iOS 18 and later, touch and hold the icon and choose Require Face ID. Anyone who picks up your unlocked phone then needs your face, fingerprint or passcode to open it.

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    Notifications

    Settings › Notifications › FNB Banking App › Show Previews: When Unlocked keeps message and account details off the Lock Screen.

Cross-app tracking

Does FNB Banking App track you?

No tracking declared

There is no “Data Used to Track You” section on FNB Banking App's label.

Does FNB Banking App track you? Full answer and how to stop it →

iOS 18 and later

Lock FNB Banking App behind Face ID

  1. Find FNB Banking App on your Home Screen or in App Library.
  2. Touch and hold the icon until the quick-actions menu opens.
  3. Tap Require Face ID (or Require Touch ID / Require Passcode, depending on your iPhone).
  4. Tap Require Face ID again to confirm. FNB Banking App now asks for authentication every time it opens.

The lock is an iPhone feature, so it works whether or not FNB Banking App has a passcode of its own. It does not change what the app sends to its developer.

Lock or hide FNB Banking App: step-by-step guide →

From the App Store record

About FNB Banking App

DeveloperFirstRand Bank Limited
App Store categoryFinance (also Lifestyle)
Latest version7.21.0-63, released August 2026
First releasedJuly 2011
RequiresiOS 16.0 or later
Size106 MB
Age rating4+
Languages1 (EN)
Bundle IDza.co.fnb.connect.touch

The current version shipped in August 2026, so the app is actively maintained and its label is likely current. Labels are updated by developers when practices change.

Read with care

What the label cannot tell you

  • A label is self-reported. Apple publishes the developer's answers and can reject apps that misrepresent them, but it does not independently verify what FNB Banking App sends.
  • It does not say where data is stored, how long it is kept, whether it is encrypted, or which companies receive it. The privacy policy covers those points.
  • Optional data counts: if a feature lets you add something (a profile photo, a phone number), the type is listed even if you never use the feature.
  • Data handled only on your iPhone is not 'collected', so a no-collection label is compatible with an app that reads your files locally.
  • Third-party sign-in, payment processors and SDKs are supposed to be included, but a label can lag behind a new version.

The question to ask FNB Banking App's developer: Is this app published by my bank's verified developer account?

How it compares

FNB Banking App vs similar banking apps

Data types listed on each App Store privacy label
Tracks youLinked to youNot linkedCollects nothing

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Your FNB Banking App privacy checklist

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Quick quiz

True or false?

  1. Q1FNB Banking App's privacy label says it uses data to track you.
    Right.
    Not quite.

    False: there is no Data Used to Track You section on FNB Banking App's label.

  2. Q2Apple tests every app to confirm its privacy label is accurate.
    Right.
    Not quite.

    Labels are self-reported by developers. Apple can reject or remove apps that misrepresent practices, but it does not audit each label.

  3. Q3FNB Banking App collects Sensitive Info.
    Right.
    Not quite.

    True: Sensitive Info appears on its label.

  4. Q4Data “Not Linked to You” is never sent off your iPhone.
    Right.
    Not quite.

    It is collected and sent; the developer says it is de-identified rather than tied to your account or device.

  5. Q5Tapping “Ask App Not to Track” can stop an app from working.
    Right.
    Not quite.

    Apple's rules require apps to work the same whether or not you allow tracking.

Questions people ask

FNB Banking App privacy FAQ

Is FNB Banking App safe to use?
Based on its App Store privacy label, fNB Banking App collects 3 data types tied to your identity but declares no tracking. Whether that is acceptable depends on what you will store in it. The label is developer-reported, not an independent security test.
Does FNB Banking App track you?
No. FNB Banking App's label has no Data Used to Track You section.
What data does FNB Banking App collect?
Sensitive info, location and contacts. Of these, sensitive info, location and contacts are linked to your identity.
Who makes FNB Banking App?
FirstRand Bank Limited, according to the App Store. It was first released in July 2011 and the current version is 7.21.0-63.
Can I lock FNB Banking App with Face ID?
On iOS 18 or later, touch and hold FNB Banking App's icon and choose Require Face ID (or Touch ID / Passcode). This is an iPhone feature and works for most downloaded apps, whether or not the app has its own lock.
How does FNB Banking App compare with other banking apps?
Across 196 banking apps with labels in our snapshot, 17% declare tracking and 3% say they collect no data. FNB Banking App lists 3 data types against an average of 6.6.
Is this app published by my bank's verified developer account?
The privacy label cannot answer that. Look for it in FNB Banking App's privacy policy or support pages, linked from the App Store listing. Turn on the app's own biometric login and transaction alerts, and download banking apps only from the bank's own developer account.
How do I delete my data from FNB Banking App?
Apps that let you create an account must also let you start account deletion from inside the app (an App Store rule since June 2022). Deleting the app from your iPhone alone does not delete data already sent to the developer.
Facts on this page come from FNB Banking App on the App Store, as reported by the developer. Checked 2026-11-01. How we collect data · Report a correction