# What is Fynbos? Fynbos is a South African savings and investment app that helps you build wealth through smart investment accounts and automated money management. - **Multiple account types**: Emergency savings, tax-free investments, savings pots, and investment accounts — all in one app - **Automation built in**: Set up rules to automatically distribute your deposits across accounts based on your priorities - **Simple and transparent**: No complicated paperwork, hidden fees, or confusing jargon Whether you're building an emergency fund, saving for a goal, or investing for the long term, Fynbos gives you the tools to do it yourself. ## Who is Fynbos for? Fynbos is designed for South Africans who want to take control of their financial future without needing a financial advisor or navigating complex investment platforms. You might be a good fit if you: - Want to start saving or investing but don't know where to begin - Prefer managing your money through an app rather than paperwork and phone calls - Like the idea of automating your savings so you don't have to think about it - Want all your accounts in one place instead of spread across multiple providers Fynbos works for beginners and experienced savers alike. You don't need investment knowledge to get started — just a goal and a willingness to save. ## How Fynbos is different Traditional investment providers often require paperwork, minimum balances, and separate accounts for each product. Fynbos takes a different approach. | Traditional providers | Fynbos | | --- | --- | | Separate accounts at different institutions | All account types in one app | | Manual transfers to each account | Automation rules distribute money for you | | Complex application processes | Sign up in minutes with ID verification | | Opaque fee structures | Transparent pricing with no hidden costs | | Waiting days to access your money | Instant liquidity on savings accounts | Your money is held with licensed financial services providers and invested in regulated funds. Fynbos is the interface that makes managing it simple.