What is Blitz Processing?
Blitz Processing is VALR’s fast, automated way of sending your Rand (ZAR) withdrawals directly to your bank using South Africa’s Real-Time Clearing (RTC) network. Where supported by the recipient’s bank, withdrawals are processed near-instantly, 24/7 (except Sundays/Public holidays) — with no manual intervention.
During standard business hours (Monday to Friday, 00:01–16:00), withdrawals of up to R5,000,000 can be processed via RTC.
After 16:00, and on Saturdays, RTC withdrawals are limited to R250,000. No processing takes place on Sundays, and public holidays.
If the amount exceeds the RTC limit or the recipient bank does not support RTC, the withdrawal will be processed via Regular (RTGS) instead and may take until the next business day.
What does this mean for you?
The only delay between the time you withdraw your funds and the time you receive Rand (ZAR) in your bank account is due to the limitations of the banking system. We currently use Standard Bank as our primary banking partner, and as such, the time it takes for Rand (ZAR) withdrawals to reflect in your bank account depends on whom you bank with and whether or not you have chosen a Fast Withdrawal:
MONDAY - FRIDAY |
SATURDAY |
SUNDAY / PUBLIC HOLIDAY |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Bank | |||
| All Withdrawals | Near-instant 24/7 | Near-instant 24/7 | No processing |
| Other Banks | |||
| Fast Withdrawals less than R250,000.00 | Near-instant 24/7 | Near-instant 24/7 | No processing |
| Fast Withdrawals greater than R250,000.00 | Near-instant (see here for bank restrictions) | Near-instant (see here for bank restrictions) | No processing |
| Regular Withdrawal | Next business day (if withdrawal instruction received by 16h10) | Next business day (if withdrawal instruction received by 09h35) | 2 business days |
| 2 business days (if withdrawal instruction received after 16h10) | 2 business days (if withdrawal instruction received after 09h35) | 2 business days | |
*South African bank accounts only.
PLEASE NOTE:
- VALR cannot be held responsible for delays in withdrawals as banking systems sometimes go offline which is beyond our control.