South Africa eCommerce Market
Africa’s leader for financial inclusion
South Africa already reached a 69% banked population and is offering promising opportunities. Especially mCommerce is growing at a fast pace, with a smartphone adoption of 60%.
Market Overview South Africa
The national financial reform has transformed South Africa into a leader in the region for financial inclusion. Since 2004, the banked population increased to 69%.
South Africa's eCommerce market is expected to grow 20% by 2021.
1 out of 4 South Africans has already shopped online, in particular card-holders, representing 13% of the country's population.
Smartphone adoption is growing at a fast pace achieving already 60% of penetration.
South Africa's eCommerce payment mix
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Online bank transfers
Online bank transfers are popular in South Africa. With brands like FNB, bank transfers capture almost 20% of the eCommerce sales.
Credit & Debit Cards
Credit & debit cards account more than 60% of the total eCommerce sales even though only 13% of South Africans have credit cards.
