Pay for Showmax your way

Choose from these quick, convenient and easy payment options to start streaming right now.

Debit cards

Pay using Airtime

Are you an MTN Subscriber?

For Showmax Entertainment Mobile, SMS ‘GE3A’ from your MTN line to 13115 OR Dial *480*8083#

For Showmax Entertainment All Devices, SMS ‘GE2A’ from MTN line to 13115 OR Dial *480*8082#

For Showmax Premier League Mobile, SMS ‘EPLA’ from your MTN line to 13115 OR Dial *480*8080#

Add to bill

Make your life easier by adding Showmax to your DSTV account
and just pay one monthly bill. DSTV subscribers get extra discounts.

Learn more

Vouchers

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.

1. Go to www.showmax.com/voucher
2. Enter your voucher code
3. Click the "Redeem" button
4. Enter your email address or mobile number
5. Sign in or create a new account
6. Confirm the voucher redemption
7. Start watching

Questions? We’ve got you covered.

How to pay for Showmax?: Showmax offers several payment methods to suit your preferences. For now, you can pay with your Visa and MasterCard debit cards, by adding to your DStv bill, prepaid vouchers or off-us partners through bill payments. Other payment methods will be added over time, and these will be communicated as they become available.
How do I change my payment method?: 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.
Why am I billed in the local currency?: 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.
Prepaid subscription: Why am I redirected to the prepaid subscription purchase page?: We recommend you check with your bank if your card is eligible for monthly recurring payments. Alternatively, Showmax offers secure prepaid subscription purchases.
Prepaid subscription: Which subscriptions can be purchased?: 1 -,3-, 6- and 12-month prepaid subscriptions can be purchased with cards.
1-, 3-, and 6-month vouchers can be purchased with our approved partners.
Prepaid subscription: How do I know if my card is enabled for 3D secure payments?: We recommend cardholders to check with their bank if their card is already enabled for 3D secure payments.
When will I be billed for my Showmax subscription?: 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.