24 March 2021
How to pay with Showmax vouchers
If you don’t have a cheque or credit card or are hesitant to make online payments, you can pay using Showmax vouchers. They’re completely safe, quick and easy to use, and are available through a number of channels. Prepaid vouchers can be purchased at various online retailers or through banks’ loyalty schemes.
All you have to do is buy your prepaid voucher from any of these channels and then enter your unique voucher code at www.showmax.com/voucher to redeem it.
Here’s a breakdown of the different vouchers available, with instructions on how to use them.
Buy vouchers online
- Discovery Bank
- Nedbank Money App
- ABSA
- eGift24 Fusion
- Prepaid 24
- Webtickets
- Dischem, in store
Buy Showmax vouchers on the Capitec app
Buy Showmax streaming vouchers from only R22 a month – less than R1 a day – exclusively on the Capitec banking app.
- 50% discount on Showmax streaming vouchers for 12 million Capitec app users
- Showmax Entertainment Mobile priced at R22, Showmax Entertainment all devices at R49 and Showmax Premier League mobile at R34 per month
- Less than R1 a day for entertainment on mobile
Find out more on the Capitec website.
How to redeem vouchers
- Purchase your voucher through one of the channels mentioned above.
- Once you’ve received your Showmax voucher code, go to www.showmax.com/voucher
- Enter your code in the text field and click the pink button to redeem the voucher.
And now you’re all set to enjoy a massive line-up of movies, series, kids’ shows and documentaries on Showmax wherever and whenever.
For more on using Showmax vouchers, go to www.showmax.com.
How to redeem your Capitec voucher
For new Showmax subscribers
- Go to www.showmax.com.
- Click on “Redeem voucher”.
- In the “New to Showmax?” section:
- Enter your Showmax voucher code.
- Click “Create account and redeem”.
- Enter your details to create an account.
- Click “Create account” and start watching.
For existing Showmax subscribers
- Go to www.showmax.com.
- Click on “Redeem voucher”.
- In the “Already have a Showmax account?” section:
- Click “Sign in to redeem”
- Enter your login details and click “Sign in”.
- On the Accounts page, in the Plans & Payment section
- Scroll down to “Have a voucher or promo code?”
- Enter your Showmax voucher code.
- Click “Apply”.
- Finally, click “Yes, redeem now” and start watching.
Original African stories by local talent
Spooksoeker S1
When Warno Alberts turns 15, he suddenly becomes aware of ghosts in his dorpie – and it’s now his job to banish them. Stream on Showmax from 5 December.
4Play
4Play follows four men who, despite their chaotic personal lives, find friendship, love and perseverance in Nairobi’s concrete jungle. Stream now, with new episodes every Thursday.
Die Tollie & Manila Show
A bold talk show where SA celebs join drag queens Tollie Parton and Manila von Teez for an evening of conversation and games… in drag. Stream now, with new episodes every Monday.
The Station Strangler
The Station Strangler is a true-crime documentary investigating the serial killer who is believed to have killed 21 young boys and one adult from the late 80s to the mid-90s on the Cape Flats. Now available to stream.
Black & Blue S1
Black & Blue, a Showmax Original police-based mockumentary series, now streaming, with new episode every Wednesday.
Ubuthe Uzobuya
Ubuthe Uzobuya delves into the lives of couples torn apart when one partner abruptly disappears without explanation. Stream now, with new episodes every Tuesday.
Princess on a Hill
Princess on a Hill is a compelling drama series that explores themes of power, ambition, and the cost of success. Stream now, with new episodes every Thursday.
Brasse Vannie Kaap
Brasse Vannie Kaap is a documentary about the iconic, game-changing 90s group who helped make hip hop South African. Stream now on Showmax.
Youngins S2, now streaming
Soft Life, coming to Showmax
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Helen Zille takes on a quickfire round, offering insights into her time in drag on Die Tollie & Manila Show. New episodes every Monday on Showmax.