Payment methods

Choose from these quick, convenient ways to pay for Showmax.

Debit or Credit cards

Pay using your VISA or Mastercard debit or credit card.

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Add Showmax to your phone bill

Make your life easier by adding Showmax to your mobile provider's account if you’re an MTN or Vodacom subscriber - pay just one bill every month!

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Add Showmax to your DStv bill

Get a huge discount on Showmax if you’re a DStv subscriber. Follow these simple steps to add Showmax to your DStv bill and save up to 100% on Showmax.

How to add Showmax to your DStv bill:

How to add Showmax to your DStv bill:

1. Using your DStv customer details, sign into MyDStv Self- Service.
2. Click My Products, then subscriptions, and select an active DStv subscription.
3. Click on the plus sign (+) on “Add to the subscription”.
4. Navigate to the Showmax banner and click add to add Showmax.
5. Click on accept to accept the quote that was generated.
6. Click continue to Showmax.
7. Create an account or sign in.
8. Start watching.

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How to add Showmax to your DStv bill:

1. Using your DStv customer details, sign into MyDStv Self- Service.
2. Click My Products, then subscriptions, and select an active DStv subscription.
3. Click on the plus sign (+) on “Add to the subscription”.
4. Navigate to the Showmax banner and click add to add Showmax.
5. Click on accept to accept the quote that was generated.
6. Click continue to Showmax.
7. Create an account or sign in.
8. Start watching.

Go to MyDStv

Pay with a PrePaid voucher or Promotional code

Don't have a credit card? You can buy a prepaid voucher from your nearest retailer or voucher vendor using cash. Once you have purchased your voucher, follow these simple steps to start streaming great entertainment.

New subscriber:

1. Go to www.showmax.com/voucher
2. Enter your voucher code
3. Click “Create account and redeem”
4. Check your voucher code is correct and click “Yes, redeem now”
5. Create your Showmax account
6. Start watching

Existing subscriber:

1. Go to www.showmax.com/voucher and sign in to your account
2. Go to ‘Plans & Payment’ in your Account settings
3. Scroll down to the voucher section, enter your code and click “Apply”
4. Check your voucher code is correct and click “Yes, redeem now”
5. Start watching

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Questions? We’ve got you covered.

Showmax is an ad-free video-on-demand service that brings you a wide array of series, movies, documentaries, Showmax Originals, kids’ shows, and Premier League games. With one low monthly price, you get unlimited access, new content added weekly, and the freedom to watch anytime. Plus, there are no contracts, so you can cancel whenever you wish.

Showmax offers a variety of plans to suit your viewing preferences:

  • Showmax Entertainment plan for all devices

This is the standard Showmax plan that offers customers a range of series, movies, kids’ shows, documentaries including Showmax Originals, MultiChoice originals, and shows from NBC, HBO, Sony, BBC, Sky, Peacock, and other networks on up to five different devices, with two simultaneous streams.

  • Showmax Entertainment Mobile plan

This is the mobile version of the Showmax Entertainment plan, and it offers customers the same content at half the price, available on one mobile device.

  • Showmax Premier League Mobile

This mobile-only plan includes live streaming of every Premier League match, match highlights, behind-the-scenes content, talk shows, interviews, and more. Please note that this plan is available only on mobile devices.

  • Web: Chrome 102+ (Windows/Mac); Firefox 102+ (Windows/Mac); MS Edge 102+ (Windows/Mac); Safari 14+ (Mac)
  • Mobile iOS: 14 or above
  • Mobile Android: 7.0 or above
  • Mobile Huawei
  • LG TV: LG WebOS 3.5 or above; 2016+; LG WebOS 3.0-3.5 ‚Ai support being added for launch
  • Samsung TV: 2016+
  • Hisense TV: 2018+
  • STBs: STB Explora Ultra; STB Streama
  • Android TV: Wide variety of Android TV-enabled Smart TVs, such as Sony Bravia, and set-top boxes, including NVIDIA Shield, running Android OS 5.1
  • Apple TV: Apple TV HD (4th Generation or above) with tvOS 16 or above
  • Chromecast: 1st Generation or above including Chromecast with Google TV
  • PlayStation: PlayStation 4; PlayStation 5
  • Xbox: Xbox One; Xbox Series X; Xbox Series S

Yes, Showmax has embraced higher viewing resolutions for better quality images. All content is available at 1080p or above, ensuring that you enjoy your favourite shows and movies in crisp, clear high definition.

Showmax offers 5.1 Dolby surround sound, but please note that this feature is only available with the Entertainment plan for all devices and can be experienced on compatible TV systems. This immersive audio experience elevates your viewing, bringing cinematic sound right into your living room.

  • Showmax provides flexible viewing options to fit your lifestyle. With the Entertainment plan for all devices, you can enjoy streaming on up to two screens simultaneously.
  • Our mobile-only plans, which include the Entertainment Mobile plan and Premier League Mobile, are designed for single-screen viewing on a mobile device.

Yes – as Showmax is an online streaming service, a stable internet connection is required. We recommend a speed of 5 to 10 Mbps for the best experience, either through Wi-Fi or a mobile network. To manage data usage, Showmax offers different streaming qualities and allows for downloading content to your mobile device for offline viewing later.