10 February 2024
How to pay for Showmax
Don’t have a credit card? Shy when it comes to making online payments? No problem – you can still get Showmax.
Showmax, the internet TV service that gives you access to the best local and international content, movies and a huge selection of kids’ shows, also gives you all these ways to pay.
Visa and Mastercard debit and credit cards | |
Showmax vouchers – see below | |
DStv Add to Bill – from 24 January 2024 | Only South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Botswana, Ghana, Namibia, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe |
Vodacom – Add to your bill | Only South Africa |
MTN – Add to your bill | Only South Africa |
M-Pesa via USSD | Only Kenya |
Showmax vouchers in store
Prepaid vouchers for Showmax are available to buy at selected stores, including:
- Pick n Pay
- CNA
- Dis-Chem
- Game
- Makro
- HiFi Corp
- Builders Warehouse
- Incredible Connection
Once you’ve bought your voucher, simply enter the unique code to complete your sign-up on showmax.com.
Add to your DStv Account
DStv customers have the option of linking their Showmax account to their DStv account to streamline their monthly payments into a single debit order. DStv Premium customers get Showmax Entertainment at no extra cost, and subscribers on most other packages get a substantial discount on Showmax Entertainment.
Find out more on the Showmax help page.
Go to www.showmax.com, sign in, and go to My Account and Manage Subscriptions. Select Add to DStv Account, sign in using your DStv Connect ID, and then add Showmax to your DStv account.
Plus, if you’re a Showmax subscriber with a connected DStv Explora Ultra or Streama, watching Showmax on your TV is easy – simply use your DStv remote to launch Showmax. Find out more »
Add to your mobile account
- Vodacom customers can find out more here »
- MTN customers can add to bill on the Showmax website, and read all the Ts &Cs from MTN here »
Please note that Vodacom and MTN customers will be charged in advance for the coming month. If you’re on Prepaid, make sure you have sufficient airtime credit to pay for your subscription.
Original African stories by local talent
Untying Kantai
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Big Girl Small World
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Empini S1
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Original Sin: My Son The Killer
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Tracking Thabo Bester
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The Illuminated
The Showmax Original docuseries The Illuminated explores different religious movements in South Africa. Stream now, with new episodes every Wednesday.
Koek S1
The crime comedy Koek, starring Cindy Swanepoel, now streaming on Showmax, with new episodes every Thursday.
Ekhaya Backpackers S1
Stream the Showmax Original comedy series Ekhaya Backpackers. All the episodes are now streaming.
The Real Housewives Of Lagos S2 Reunion, now streaming
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