9 May 2024
Pay for Showmax in Kenya with M-Pesa
Showmax has enabled customers to pay for Showmax via the Showmax website by using M-Pesa. This means customers in Kenya have more options to choose from when paying for any Showmax subscription.
How to pay for Showmax with M-Pesa
- Visit the Showmax website and select Sign Up.
- Select your preferred plan.
- Select See more payment options.
- Select Once-off payment method.
- M-Pesa as a payment method will be displayed.
- Enter your M-Pesa mobile number for the payment. Keep this page open. Expect a prompt on your mobile number to “Enter your M-Pesa PIN” to authorise your transaction.
- Enter your M-Pesa PIN and approve the transaction. Please don’t close or refresh this page until the “Welcome” message appears. This will signal that your payment has been successful.
How to change and update your payment method
- Visit the Showmax website and sign in.
- Select Account in the top right menu bar.
- Navigate to the Update Payment Method under the Plans and Payment tab.
- Choose your new payment method.
- Update details and confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who qualifies to pay using M-Pesa?
All new and existing Showmax customers in Kenya.
Which Showmax plans qualify for this payment method?
All the Showmax plans qualify.
- Showmax Entertainment – KES 650
Watch Showmax Originals, hit international and local series, movies and kids’ shows on TV & mobile devices. - Showmax Entertainment Mobile – KES 300
Watch Showmax Originals, hit international and local series, movies and kids’ shows on one mobile device only. - Showmax Premier League – KES 500
Watch the Premier League live from SuperSport, plus all-access content on your mobile device.
Plus, get even more when you bundle products:
- Showmax Entertainment + Premier League – KES 1000
- Showmax Entertainment Mobile + Premier League – KES 700
Three, six and 12-month plans are also available through See More Payment options.
In which countries will M-Pesa be available?
Payment via M-Pesa is currently available in Kenya only.
This payment method is brought to you by Showmax Africa Holdings Limited in accordance with the Showmax Terms and Conditions – Global, the Privacy Policy and Website License. The M-PESA Customer Terms and Conditions will apply to the payment method.
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