Must I have a bank account before I can sign in to Showmax?

What is Showmax?

Showmax gives you access to thousands of hours of local and international movies and series. There's something for everyone, from familiar favourites to the best blockbusters. It's available on multiple devices so you can enjoy the best entertainment at home or on the move.

You can sign up and subscribe on the Showmax website.

Must I have a bank account before I can sign in to showmax?

Of course , You need a working bank account with valid bank card to join Showmax.

New subscribers who provide direct, recurring payment details (e.g. Credit Card, Paypal) will receive a free trial to try out the service. You may cancel at any time, if not you will be billed automatically at the end of the trial period. Subscribers using a pre-paid payment method (e.g. Vouchers) will not receive a free trial. Subscribers who are paying through a partner may get a free trial depending on the partner offer.

Showmax offers two following subscription options that gives you unlimited access to their full library.

• Standard
• Mobile Only - limited to smart phones and tablets only (available in South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya)

How do I access my account?

1. On the Showmax website select Sign In from the top menu.
2. On the sign in screen, type in your email address and password then select the Sign Inbutton.
3. Select My Account on the top menu bar under your username.
4. Here, you will see all the information about your account, such as your payment details, registered devices and more.
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6. How much does Showmax cost?
   Showmax ‘’Standard’’ Plan:
   

   In South Africa a Showmax subscription costs R99 per month. When paying with PayPal you will be billed US$ 7.99 per month.

   In Kenya a Showmax subscription costs 750 KSH per month.

   In Nigeria, as of the 24th of June 2019 a Showmax subscription costs 2900 NGN per month for new users on credit card payments.

   For new subscribers using PayPal or existing users in Nigeria already subscribed to Showmax, subscription costs 7.99 USD per month.

Showmax ‘’Mobile Only’’ Plan:

In South Africa, as of the 14th of November 2019 the subscription costs R49 per month for new users on credit card payments. 3.99$ in case of PayPal payment.

In Nigeria, as of the 20th of August 2019 the subscription costs 1450 NGN per month for new users on credit card payments.

In Kenya, as of the 2nd of September 2019 the subscription costs 375 KSH per month for new users on credit card payments.

Why have I been charged a nominal amount when I signed up for the free trial?

In some instances we may need to check the validity of your credit card by using an authorization hold for a nominal amount. This is a temporary step which resembles a charge but in all instances is reversed. Your credit card company controls the amount of time it takes to reverse this hold.

Prepaid Subscription: How do you verify this subscription?

Cardholders may be eligible, or may already be enrolled in the “Verified by Visa”, Mastercard SecureCode program. Upon selecting and submitting your preferred prepaid bundle, your card issuer may prompt you for your password before you complete your purchase.

What are profiles?

Users can now create multiple profiles (up to 11) for the members of their household under a single account. Each profile has its own watch lists and better personalised recommendations based on its own viewing behaviour. Profiles have a parental control level which will filter out content above that age limit, and an optional PIN to manage access. Users can switch between profiles using the account menu on the website or the side menu in the mobile apps.

Profiles are currently available on the Showmax website, mobile and Apple TV apps.

Conclusion

Showmax is an internet-based subscription video on demand service supplying an extensive catalogue of TV shows and movies. By leveraging relationships with major production studios from across the globe, Showmax delivers both world-class international content as well as the best of specialised local content. Showmax is accessible across a wide range of devices from smart TVs and computers to smartphones and tablets.

So it needs a valid working credit card to make subscriptions which enables a member to fully participate in all content of showmax platform.

Hopefully this answers your question.