Ukash
What is Ukash?
Ukash is a voucher based payment method which is enabled on PayFast.
Ukash enables you to buy things online without needing a credit card or even a bank account.
For more information, please see the Ukash website.
Where can I buy Ukash vouchers?
You can buy Ukash vouchers at retail outlets which display the Ukash logo.
The most prominent outlet in South Africa, is Pick n Pay and Shoprite Checkers. If you have any trouble when purchasing Ukash at a Pick n Pay, print and take this coupon to the store to assist a cashier who may not be ware of the system.
You can view other outlets which sell Ukash on the Ukash website
Can I accept Ukash vouchers which were bought in a country other than SA?
Yes, with PayFast you can accept Ukash vouchers which were bought in countries other than SA.
At the time of publication, Ukash vouchers are available for sale in 27 countries:
Australia,
Austria,
Belgium,
Canada,
China,
Cyprus,
Czech Republic,
Denmark,
Estonia,
Finland,
France,
Germany,
Ireland,
Italy,
Latvia,
Netherlands,
Norway,
Poland,
Portugal,
Russia,
Slovenia,
South Africa,
Spain,
Sweden,
Ukraine,
United Kingdom,
Uruguay
For updated information however, please see the Ukash website.
What currencies can Ukash vouchers be issued in?
At the time of publication, Ukash is issuing vouchers for the applicable countries in:
- South African Rand (ZAR),
- Euros (EUR),
- Pounds Sterling (GBP)
- Swedish Krone (SEK), and
- Polish Zloty (PLN).
For updated information however, please see the Ukash website.
How do I load Ukash onto my account?
You don't “load” your account with Ukash as such, but rather use your Ukash voucher when paying a PayFast seller who allows Ukash payments.
Find out if the seller you wish to pay supports Ukash and then, when going through the payment process, simply select Ukash as your payment option and enter your voucher details to pay.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can I combine multiple Ukash vouchers into one?
Yes, you can combine multiple Ukash vouchers into a single voucher (eg. 3 x R50 vouchers into 1 x R150 voucher).
To do so, follow these steps:
- Navigate to the Ukash website
- Click on the Toolkit icon in the top right corner
- Login to your account or register for one
- After you're logged in, a screen will be displayed allowing you to combine or split your vouchers
If you have any problems or further questions concerning the use of this service, please contact Ukash support
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