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.

Sign up

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!

Sign up

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:

Option 1

WhatsApp "Showmax" to 060 060 3788

WhatsApp Showmax

Option 2

1. Click the "GO TO MYDSTV" button to go to the MyDStv Self-Service log-in page.
2. Sign in using your DStv customer details.
3. Click My Products, and go to Subscriptions, then select your active DStv subscription.
4. Select the plus sign (+) at Add To This Subscription
5. Go to the Showmax banner and click (+) Add.
6. Click on Accept to accept the quote for adding Showmax.
7. Click Continue to Showmax.
8. Create an account if you don’t have Showmax yet or sign in if you’re already a Showmax subscriber.

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

learn more

Questions? We’ve got you covered.

Showmax offers a variety of easy and convenient ways to pay. Choose the one that suits you best.

  • Visa and MasterCard (Credit and debit cards)
  • Add to DStv bill
  • Vouchers and promo codes (available in selected countries)

To change your payment method:

  • Go to Showmax.com and sign in.
  • Go to Account via the top-right menu bar.
  • Select Plans & Payments.
  • Select Update Payment Method.
  • Choose a new payment method and follow the steps.

You will need to reactivate your subscription.

To reactivate your subscription:

  • Go to Showmax.com and sign in.
  • Go to Account via the top-right menu bar.
  • Select Plans & Payments.
  • Choose a new payment method and follow the steps.

You will be billed immediately for the next month and thereafter will be billed automatically every month.

In certain countries, we may bill you for the subscription fees in your local currency as per our terms and conditions Clause 11.3.8.

The currency in which we will bill you will be displayed within the price points of the subscription fee

We recommend you check with your bank if your card is eligible for monthly recurring payments. Alternatively, Showmax offers secure prepaid subscription purchases.

1 -,3-, 6- and 12-month prepaid subscriptions can be purchased with cards.
1-, 3-, and 6-months vouchers can be purchased with our approved partners.

We recommend cardholders to check with their bank if their card is already enabled for 3D secure payments.

New Showmax account holders

  • Go to showmax.com and sign up.
  • Choose your plan.
  • Choose your plan type.
  • Create your account.
  • Choose "Pay with Airtime" and select "MTN".
  • Enter your MTN number.
  • Enter the OTP number.
  • Verify your account and start watching.

Existing Showmax account holders

  • Go to showmax.com and sign in.
  • Go to account on the top right corner.
  • Under the plans and payments tab select "update payment".
  • Choose "Pay with Airtime" and select "MTN."
  • Enter your MTN number.
  • Enter the OTP number.
  • Confirm the subscription.
  • Your subscription is active, and you are ready to start watching.

Please note: If you have an existing payment method, you will first need to cancel that billing arrangement with the partner before you can select a new billing partner.

Prepaid vouchers for Showmax are available on selected digital platforms and in stores, including:

  • Discovery Bank
  • Nedbank Money App
  • ABSA
  • eGift24 Fusion
  • Prepaid 24
  • Webtickets
  • Dischem, in store

We capture your billing details when you subscribe to Showmax, that will be your billing date every month if you have chosen the recurring monthly payment method.

E.g. if you subscribed to Showmax on the 10th you will be billed on the 10th of every month.