A card machine for flexible, secure and easy payments
Empower your small business with the VodaPay Kwika card machine. It’s safe, efficient, and portable, which means you run your business and take payments from anywhere in South Africa.
Best of all, delivery is free, there’s no connection fee, and you can track all your transactions.

WHY THE VODAPAY KWIKA CARD MACHINE?
It’s fast, safe, easy & affordable
The Kwika card machine offers you flexibility and security. Check out why so many businesses trust Kwika.

Fast, safe & secure payments
Customers can safely tap, insert or scan to accept payments. The payment reflects immediately.

Easy and portable
Take payments anywhere in your shop, building or anywhere in the country!

Stable connectivity
Don’t miss another payment. Our Dual SIM technology ensures you’re always connected.

Transparent fees
The more payments you take, the less you pay. Fees range 1.85% to 3% on monthly transactions.

AFFORDABLE FEES TO EMPOWER YOUR BUSINESS
A fee structure designed to help you grow
We’re committed to helping you manage costs while growing your business. If your business doesn’t transact, we won’t deduct any fees. Plus, the more you transact, the lower your fees!

VALUE ADDED SERVICES
Enhance your business with VodaPay Kwika
With the VodaPay Kwika you can sell more products, and track all your sales in real time and even access business finance if you qualify.
WE SEE YOUR VISION, LET'S GET YOU THERE
How to buy your Kwika
It’s really easy to buy and to activate a Kwika card machine.

Buy online or instore
Get a Kwika device online or in Vodacom stores. Set up your account to started

FICA activation
Submit your FICA documents online or in store. Tip: See FAQs below for more.

Get your Kwika and take payments
Whether you buy in-store or wait for your free delivery, the card machine is ready to use.

No connection fee to transact
There’s no connection fee, so you can start taking payments immediately.

PAYMENT SOLUTIONS FOR ALL TYPES OF BUSINESS
Choose a payment solution that’s right for your business
You are spoiled for choice when it comes to choosing the right card machine or online payment gateway from VodaPay. We have everything from card machines to Payment Requests, Payment Gateways and even Tap on Phone solutions.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions about the Kwika card machine...
Is my business ready for the Kwika card machine?
The Kwika is perfectly suited for businesses that need a reliable but portable payment solution. If you’re a traveling salesperson, food truck owner or plumber - even a travelling personal trainer - the VodaPay Kwika can help you to take payments from your customers and clients at any time.
What is pre-approved for up to R1.5 million after 4 months of trading?
When you use your Kwika to transact, you could potentially qualify for business funding. There is strict criteria to meet. You need to make at least R40,000 a a month or R500 000 a year to qualify.
What is FICA and what do I need?
FICA, or the Financial Intelligence Centre Act, is a set of laws in South Africa aimed at preventing financial crimes like money laundering and terrorism financing. It requires financial institutions to verify your identity and monitor transactions for suspicious activity.
To FICA your Kwika card machine, you need to provide:
- South African ID or Foreign national documentation
- Proof of Banking
- Business Registration if you have a registered business.
- Confirmation Letter to confirm that you are a business representative.
This is a compulsory process that protects you, us and your customers from malicious transactions.
Card Machine Help & Support
Having trouble registering your payment solution
Call the Sinawe Registration Helpdesk:
- 011 066 0847 and select "option 2"
- Monday to Friday 07:00 to 17:00
For technical support for your payment solution
Contact the Sinawe Support Helpdesk:
- Toll Free - 0800 000 654
- WhatsApp - 072 605 9421
- Email - [email protected]
- Available everyday (Including Public Holidays) from 07:00 - 19:00
