Ukash Available
in South Africa
May 12 - London-based e-payment processor Ukash has announced
that customers in South Africa can now take advantage of its
services, joining thousands of people across Europe at
convenience stores, newsagents, post offices and petrol
stations.
'Ukash is a practical and convenient payment method for those
consumers who don't have cards or have concerns about giving out
their financial details online,' said Mark Chirnside, Chief
Executive Officer for Ukash.
'We're pleased to be making Ukash available from hundreds of
conveniently located Shell locations right across South Africa'.
Ukash stated that over 200 terminals located in Shell Select
shops across the country could now issue vouchers in values
between $6.50 and $197.
Consumers are then able to use a unique
19-digit code printed on the coupon to pay for goods and
services online and avoid using a credit card.
'Ukash is already available to an estimated 226 million European
Internet users who don't have or don't wish to use credit or
debit cards online,' said Chirnside.
'I'm pleased that South Africa's five million Internet users
will now have the chance to use Ukash when they shop, play and
pay online.
A number of leading South African online stores will
be going live soon, providing even more choice for consumers to
spend their Ukash.'
Unlike some other pre-paid products, Ukash stated that its
service is free of any charges or fees to the consumer and
allows customers to avoid putting any financial details on the
Internet.
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