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Happy Pay is a Buy-Now-Pay-Later (BNPL) platform that allows you to buy the things you want now and spread the cost over 2 or 3 instalments, timed to your paycheques.

Yes. Happy Pay offers a free-spending plan. If you pay on time, you’ll pay no interest.

Signing up for Happy Pay is a breeze! To get started, all you need is a bank account and your basic details. We've made the process as simple as can be, so you can start enjoying the benefits of our BNPL platform in no time. Say goodbye to lengthy forms and hello to a hassle-free sign-up experience with Happy Pay!

To apply for your Happy Pay account, click Sign Up and follow the short process. We’ll do an assessment and immediately give you a spending limit. It’s that easy!

We want you to get the things you want but not at the expense of your credit record or financial health! A few factors determine your spending limit. Essentially, it comes down to your payment behaviour and financial health. With time, good payment behaviour on our platform equals higher spending limits for you. If you have our back, we’ve got yours!

If your application wasn’t accepted, it could be because you have a poor credit history or no history at all. After all, we are giving you access to a free-spending plan, so our system will need to assess several factors to work out your spending limit. Unfortunately, if you don’t meet them, you will be declined. It’s not that we’re being mean, just responsible. We have your best interests at heart, and we need to make sure our customers can pay on time.

We've partnered with a fantastic selection of stores that offer our convenient BNPL service. Simply head over to our Store Directory to explore the wide range of options available. Can't find your favorite store on the list? No worries! Just pop us an email at hello@happypay.co.za, and we'll reach out to them to make Happy Pay a part of their payment methods. Your shopping possibilities are about to expand, so let us know which stores you'd like to see on board, and we'll work our magic to bring them on!

Pick an item at your favourite merchant and choose Happy Pay at checkout. If you already have a Happy Pay account, payment will only take two clicks; if not, you’ll need to do a quick sign-up.