ReferenceApril 22, 2026·3 min read
ABSA Bank Statement PDF Password: Format & How to Unlock
Quick answer
The password for an ABSA e-statement PDF is your full 13-digit South African ID number, no spaces.
Password format
Format
Full 13-digit SA ID number
Password by account type
| Account type | Password |
|---|---|
| Personal savings / cheque | Full 13-digit SA ID |
| Gold Value Bundle / Premium | Full 13-digit SA ID |
| Student Silver / Youth | Full 13-digit SA ID |
| Credit card (personal) | Primary cardholder's SA ID |
| Absa Rewards | Full 13-digit SA ID |
| Business (sole proprietor) | Owner's SA ID |
| Business (company) | Company registration number |
How to unlock
- 1Download the PDF from Absa Mobile Banking or Absa Online Banking
- 2Open it in Adobe Reader, Preview (Mac), or a Chrome tab
- 3Enter your full 13-digit SA ID as the password
- 4To remove the password: File → Print → Save as PDF
- Full 13-digit SA ID — no spaces, no separators
- For joint accounts, use the primary account holder's SA ID
- For credit card statements, use the primary cardholder's SA ID
- For foreign nationals, use the passport number registered with Absa
- Call Absa Customer Care on 0860 111 456 if the password won't open the PDF
For other South African banks see our complete SA bank password guide.
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