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The Master Account Agreement serves as the foundational contract between financial institutions and their customers in South Africa, establishing the framework for all banking relationships and services. This agreement is essential when opening any new banking relationship and provides comprehensive coverage of account operations, services, rights, and obligations of both parties. The document ensures compliance with South African banking regulations, including the Banks Act, FICA, POPIA, and other relevant legislation. It covers various aspects such as account opening procedures, operational requirements, electronic banking services, fee structures, and security measures. The Master Account Agreement is designed to be flexible enough to accommodate different types of customers (from individuals to large corporations) while maintaining regulatory compliance and risk management standards.

1. Parties: Identification of the Bank and the Customer, including registration details and addresses

2. Background: Context of the agreement and relationship between the parties

3. Definitions and Interpretation: Comprehensive definitions of terms used throughout the agreement and interpretation rules

4. Account Opening and Operation: Terms governing account opening, maintenance, and general operation

5. Customer Instructions and Authority: Processing of instructions, authority levels, and authentication requirements

6. Fees, Charges and Interest: Framework for banking fees, charges and interest calculations

7. Bank's Rights and Obligations: Core obligations of the bank and its rights in managing the banking relationship

8. Customer's Rights and Obligations: Core obligations of the customer including compliance with laws and bank procedures

9. Privacy and Data Protection: POPIA compliance provisions and data handling procedures

10. Security and Access: Account security measures, access controls, and customer responsibilities

11. Anti-Money Laundering and KYC: FICA compliance requirements and ongoing due diligence obligations

12. Termination: Terms for ending the banking relationship and closing accounts

13. Liability and Indemnity: Allocation of risks and responsibilities between parties

14. Notices and Communications: Methods and requirements for formal communications between parties

15. General Terms: Standard contractual provisions including governing law, jurisdiction, and amendment procedures