03/04/09 -
Ukash available Ukash from Pick n Pay South Africa
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Deal will make it easier than ever for millions of consumers in
South Africa to pay for goods and services online using cash.
Ukash, the leading cash payment solution for the Internet, has
signed a deal with Pick n Pay to make electronic cash vouchers
available from its 750 outlets across South Africa. The partnership
makes it easier than ever for millions of consumers in South Africa
to pay for goods and services online.
Ukash vouchers are available from every checkout in Pick n Pay
stores across the country. Consumers simply exchange cash for a
Ukash voucher in 10, 50, 100, 200, 500, 1000 and 1500 Rand
denominations, and receive a receipt with a ready-to-spend,
19-digit secure PIN code. This can be used to pay directly at the
growing number of South African websites and mobile sites which
accept Ukash, including retailers such as wantitall.co.za, bidorbuy
and social networks mig33 and mibli.
Mark Chirnside, CEO of Ukash explains, "By partnering with one
of South Africa's leading retailers we are increasing the
availability of Ukash to consumers wanting to use e-cash. Ukash is
quickly establishing itself as a mainstream solution for online
payments in South Africa, introducing new consumers to Internet
commerce and bringing enormous opportunities for growth to
retailers."
Warren Marsden General Manager e-Commerce of Pick n Pay adds,
"With the growth of e-commerce and online retailing, Pick n Pay are
keen to meet the demand for customers wanting to use cash to shop
online. Ukash is a secure, tested solution and we are confident
that it will be successful across our stores."
UK-based Ukash launched in South Africa after partnering with
Blue Label Telecoms in 2008. The company enables customers to pay
over the Internet using cash, without the need for a debit/credit
card or revealing sensitive financial details. Ukash is available
at more than 275,000 locations across Europe and South Africa and
shortly also online in most territories.
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