Zapper
mobile wallet
Instant
Fast
Free
17 sites
About Zapper
Zapper is a free South African 'scan to pay' mobile app owned by the Payfast network, allowing users to link credit/debit/cheque cards and make quick QR code payments. Users download the app, add card details securely, and scan merchant QR codes for seamless transactions without sharing info directly. It's designed for convenience, security, and rewards like loyalty points.
Min Deposit
R1 (e.g. at Bet.co.za); often R10+ at other sites
Max Deposit
R100,000 per transaction (e.g. at Bet.co.za)
How to Deposit Using Zapper
Open your Zapper app or go to the bookmaker deposit page.
Select "Zapper" as your payment method.
Follow the on-screen steps to authenticate.
Confirm the deposit amount.
Funds hit your betting account quickly.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Instant deposits and fast withdrawals
- no fees
- highly secure (card details not shared with bookmaker, encrypted transactions via secure gateway)
- easy QR scan process
- reduced fraud risk
- SA-specific with rewards/loyalty perks
Cons
- Linked to personal cards so requires bankroll management to avoid overspending
- limited to bookies with Payfast integration
- not as widespread as EFT or vouchers yet
Security
Transactions via secure payment gateway with encryption; card details tokenized/stored only in app, never shared with merchants/bookmakers; 3D Secure support; PCI-DSS compliant; fraud prevention built-in
Bookmakers Accepting Zapper
17 licensed South African bookmakers support Zapper.
Tictacbets
Easybet South Africa
10Bet South Africa
Hollywoodbets
Topbet
Supersportbet
Jackpot City
Bet.co.za
Betfred
Bravobet
Playbet.co.za
PlayaBets
Lucky Fish
PlayTsogo
Pokerbet
betbus
PalaceBetWhere to Get Zapper
Download free Zapper app from App Store/Google Play, register, link SA credit/debit/cheque card (excl. Amex/Diners)