South Africa

Learn all about the mobile payment market in South Africa.

The below-shown information about market share and demographics is approximate.

Mobile Payment Billing Types

  • MO Billing
  • DCB

Service Types Allowed

  • One-time billing
  • One-time billing, Subscription/ABO

Mobile Operator Market Share

  • Vodacom
    43 %
  • MTN
    30 %
  • Cell C
    17 %
  • Telkom
    10 %

Value Added Services Market Share

  • Vodacom
    45 %
  • MTN
    34 %
  • Cell C
    15 %
  • Telkom
    6 %

Excluding virtual MNOs*

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Country Demographic Facts

  • Population : 58,5 million
  • Language(s): English
  • Currency : South African rand
  • VAT rate: 15.00%
  • GDP per capita: 6000 $
  • Mobile subscribers: 97 million
  • Mobile penetration: 95.00%
  • Smartphone penetration: 40.00%

Mobile Payment Service Specifics

  • Prize games allowed
  • Adult services are allowed
  • No daily, weekly or monthly limits

Authorities

Wireless Application Service Providers' Association
Regulates the provision of mobile applications and services in South Africa
SA Consumer Complaints
Consumer protection body

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