Imagine discovering that a small debit order you’ve been ignoring for years has grown into a substantial nest egg—or finding out that a policy you thought was long dead is still very much alive, quietly accruing value.
These aren’t fictional tales. They’re real stories from ordinary South Africans who used Verifi to uncover forgotten financial assets—sometimes decades old—and walked away better off for it.
“I Thought It Was Just Bank Fees” — Gerald’s Story
For over 40 years, Gerald had an R8 debit order coming off his account. Like many of us, he assumed it was a banking fee or something he’d simply forgotten to cancel. It wasn’t until he generated his Verifi report that the truth came to light: it was an old savings policy he’d signed up for in the 1960s.
That seemingly insignificant R8 per month had grown, with compound interest, into R55,000.
“I was honestly shocked,” Gerald said. “I never imagined that something so small could turn into something so meaningful. Verifi helped me reclaim money I didn’t even know I had.”
“That Policy from Varsity? It Still Exists!” — Thabiso’s Wake-Up Call
Thabiso was one of many university students in the 90s who signed up for a PPS policy. He paid for a few years, then stopped. Like most people, he assumed that when he stopped paying, the policy simply disappeared.
But it didn’t.
Years later, Thabiso decided to run a Verifi report—and discovered that his old Retirement Annuity (RA) was still active, still holding value, and continuing to grow in value for his retirement.
“It felt like finding money in an old jacket—except way more!” he laughed. “I had no idea I even had an RA.”
“What Am I Actually Covered For?” — Amanda’s Realisation
Amanda always believed she knew what her life cover included—until she saw her Verifi report. What she thought was a simple funeral plan turned out to be a more complex life policy with very different benefits. And some of those benefits? She wasn’t even aware they existed.
“I realised I’d been paying for something I didn’t fully understand. Verifi gave me clarity—and peace of mind.”
The Bigger Picture: Why Lost Policies Matter
According to industry research, billions of rands in unclaimed benefits are sitting idle in South Africa—unclaimed, forgotten, or misunderstood. Old savings plans, life insurance policies, or retirement annuities may still exist under your name, especially if:
- You’ve ever changed jobs or banks
- You’ve lost contact with a financial advisor
- You’ve stopped receiving policy statements
- You’ve paid into something “just for a while” and never followed up
How Verifi Works
At Verifi, we help everyday South Africans reconnect with their financial past—quickly, securely, and at no cost to you.
- All it takes is a simple registration.
- We scan across major insurers.
- You get a consolidated report of what you have—and what it’s worth.
No hidden fees. No pressure. Just access and awareness.
Reclaim What’s Yours
Your money, your policies, your future—it all starts with knowing what you already have.
How much could be hiding in your history? Don’t leave your money behind.
Get your free Verifi report today at www.verifi.co.za
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