Core values
What we stand for
Trust
Built on honesty, not on fine print.
Simplicity
Because ease should be for everyone.
Feel-good Finance
Serious about creating delight.
About us
Our Story
Our story starts with a kid from a small South African town, where opportunities were limited but ambition was endless.
Working odd jobs to pay for university, he learned a crucial lesson: managing money wisely can change everything.
That sparked a vision — to create a company that makes financial freedom possible for everyone, not just a select few.
Since 2018, we’ve been doing just that. We’re not just about accounts or apps; we’re about breaking down barriers and giving you the tools to build a better future. From offering zero-fee services to creating a platform that feels personal and effortless, we’re here to make finance work for you, not against you.
Kastelo is about more than money; it’s about empowering people and proving that your financial story can be one of possibility, not limitation.
Founders
Our Leaders
Not your typical corporate crowd.
Meet the Kastelo executives, the powerhouse obsessed with asking, “How can we make your financial life better?”
From our developers to our leaders, we’re fully committed to Kastelo’s promise: a world where financial success is within everyone’s reach.
Nicholas Burke
Chief Executive Officer
Mark Burke
Founder and Chairman
Francois Liebenberg
Director
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Kastelo (Proprietary) Limited is registered in the Republic of South Africa (registration number: 2020/163836/07), and is authorised by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) as a licensed Financial Services Provider (FSP number: 51074) under the FAIS Act, 2002. Kastelo (Pty) Ltd is an Accountable Institution with the Financial Intelligence Centre, under Organisation ID: 53179.
Kastelo Mobile (Proprietary) Limited is duly incorporated and domiciled in the Republic of South Africa (Registration number:2022/342572/07) and is a registered and approved Electronic Communications Service Licensee.
Kastelo Africa (Proprietary) Limited is duly incorporated and domiciled in the Republic of South Africa (Registration number:2022/665906/07) and is a Category 3 Licensed Authorised Dealer in Foreign Exchange with Limited Authority (ADLA), authorised by the SARB to provide cross-border remittance and payment services, which services are offered to the public and presented as “Tjinga.”
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