Showmax

Buy a Showmax subscription voucher to stream your favorite shows, series, movies, and more. Choose a one-month to 6-month subscription for your convenience. Whatever suits you best. Shopping online with the Carry1st Shop is easy, with popular local payment options without a credit card for convenience.



Showmax FAQ

Showmax is an internet-based subscription video-on-demand service that offers a large selection of award winning TV shows, movies, documentaries, series, and kid shows. Showmax delivers both world class international content and the best of specialized local content by leveraging relationships with leading production studios around the world. Showmax is available on a variety of devices, including Smart Tvs, computers, smartphones, and tablets.

Showmax has a free version which does not require users to sign in. The free version is only offered on the app or the Showmax site. The Showmax free version allows users access to specific shows with limited functionalities.

To activate free Showmax streaming on your mobile device or tablet:

  • Download and install the latest version of the Showmax app from Google Play Store for Android users and Apple Store for iOS users.
  • Open the Showmax app and click on the “More” menu icon;
  • Switch on free mode
  • You will be automatically redirected to the home screen where you can start watching free shows.

On your laptop or PC:

  • Go to free catalog and start watching


Yes! Any Showmax user can easily buy Showmax vouchers from the Carry1st Shop which offers affordable rates with discounts and offers from time to time.


Purchasing Showmax vouchers on shop.carry1st.com is safe, quick, and easy. The Carry1st Shop offers 90+ payment methods, including PayPal, Chipper, crypto, bank transfers, and more. Once you purchase your voucher, you will receive a unique code which you will use to fulfill your subscription.

  1. Go to shop.carry1st.com
  2. Scroll down to the Lifestyle and Entertainment section
  3. Select Showmax
  4. Select the Showmax monthly voucher package you would like
  5. Enter your email address
  6. Add in the quantity of your purchase
  7. Purchase your Showmax voucher through 90+ secure payment methods (no credit card needed)

Please note: Always ensure to look out for Carry1st Bundles and Special Offers on the Carry1st Shop



Steps to redeem the Showmax voucher code on your account:

  1. Once you’ve bought your voucher from the Carry1st shop, you will receive a voucher code. 
  2. Go to www.showmax.com/voucher and enter the unique code to redeem it.
  3. All set to watch!

Please note: Showmax vouchers are only valid for 3 years from activation



  • Can be used with new or existing Showmax accounts
  • If you have a mobile voucher but are currently on a Showmax Standard or Pro package, your voucher will only activate at the beginning of your next billing month. On activation, your account will change to Mobile-only settings
  • This voucher code may only be redeemed via www.showmax.com/voucher
  • This voucher code cannot be redeemed for cash, refunded, or returned, except as required by law.
  • All payments for Showmax vouchers are final and not refundable and we do not allow exchanges on digital orders.
  • Value from this voucher code cannot be used: with Family profiles; to purchase other voucher codes or gift cards, outside South Africa, or in cities where Showmax is not available.
  • Strictly no resale of Showmax vouchers, for personal use only.    
  • The value associated with this voucher card expires in 36 months after the date of first activation and the expired voucher code may not be reactivated and is valid in South Africa only
  • Misuse of this voucher code may constitute fraud. In certain cases, we may limit or decline to honor the voucher code value if you are unable to present satisfactory proof of your identity upon our request.
  • Issuer is not responsible for lost or stolen voucher codes, or unauthorized use.

For full Terms and Conditions, customer service and more information, including how to determine the balance of your Showmax voucher, visit faq.showmax.com/eng/legal/za/service-terms-za


Purchase Showmax gift card voucher now