16 April 2020
Save 50% with Standard Bank and Showmax
Update: This deal has expired.
Showmax has partnered with Standard Bank UCount to offer its banking customers a three-month Showmax subscription discounted by 50%. This special offer is available between 16 April and 15 May 2020.
How to get 50% off Showmax with Standard Bank
- Go to www.showmax.com/ucount.
- Click on “Get 3 months for R149”.
- Enter your email address and create a password.
- Enter Standard Bank cheque, debit or credit card details.
- Start watching.
How do UCount Rewards work with Showmax?
Customers who subscribe to Showmax using their Standard Bank personal credit or cheque cards online will:
- Earn 5% back in Rewards Points, plus
- Earn up to 1.25%* back in Rewards Points based on their Rewards Tier.

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