SmartPay is suitable for small and medium businesses that provide services on the move. It’s simple to use: switch on the device and you are ready to accept card payments. With dual sim coverage, you can accept card payments on the side of the road, at a market or your customer’s home.
 

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Do business on the move

Accept card payments anywhere, anytime, when you need to.

Easy to use

Switch on your device and start transacting immediately.

It’s convenient

Payments are made in real time hence no need to do follow ups.

It’s safe and secure

Accepts card payments only. No need to carry cash around.

  • Get started in four easy steps

    1. Apply for a merchant account with us using the 'Sign me up' form below and we'll call you back; contact our dedicated Helpdesk on 0860 111 222; or visit an Absa branch near you.
    2. We will deliver your device to your doorstep through our friendly courier service.
    3. Call African Resonance Helpdesk on 087 741 2193 to activate your device.
    4. Start accepting payments instantly and easily.

  • Transact quickly and securely

    1. You have the option to email or SMS your customer’s receipt to them at no cost.
    2. No compatible smartphone, Bluetooth pairing or additional application required.
    3. View transaction history or resend receipts using the SmartPay Merchant Portal.

  • Features

    • Chip, PIN and magnetic strip-and-PIN acceptance on MasterCard®, UnionPay and Visa credit and debit cards.
    • Tap ’n Go (contactless) card acceptance on MasterCard®, UnionPay and Visa credit and debit enabled cards.
    • Samsung Pay acceptance.
    • Full-colour OLED screen display.
    • Backlight to improve visibility in various lighting conditions.
    • Ability to provide a digital receipt to cardholders via email and/or SMS at no cost.
    • Resend receipts via the SmartPay Merchant Portal.
    • View transaction history via the SmartPay Merchant Portal.
    • Dual sim cards to ensure coverage across all the major networks in South Africa.
    • No compatible smartphone, Bluetooth pairing or additional application required.
    • Pay In Your Currency for PIN-enabled international cards coming soon.
    • Amex and Diners card acceptance coming soon.

  • What it costs

    We offer an all-inclusive price.

    You can have it all for a single monthly fee of R199.

    Initial cost:

    • No additional device cost.
    • Delivery fee: R250 for first delivery of up to three devices. Thereafter R100 per additional device in the same delivery.

    Transaction fees:

    • 2.50% on both credit and debit cards
    • 2.75% on all international cards.

    All fees exclude VAT.

FAQs

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Call us on:

0860 111 222

Email us at:

contactmerc@absa.co.za