
Digital payments surge as Black Friday spending rebounds
Data from Discovery Bank and PayInc shows surging online activity, high volumes and cautious but recovering consumer spend this Black Friday.

Data from Discovery Bank and PayInc shows surging online activity, high volumes and cautious but recovering consumer spend this Black Friday.

South Africa has a two-year window to leverage FATF delisting and integrate with PAPSS, unlocking faster, cheaper cross-border payments – or risk missing the opportunity.

A new report shows that while most spending still goes to food, fuel and travel, the real shift is in how South Africans are paying – with digital tools rapidly replacing cash across all age and income groups.

The Banking Ombud urges consumers to be proactive in protecting their funds, especially as complaints rise about unauthorised tap-and-go activity with lost or stolen cards.

Consumers defied economic pressures this Black Friday, with banks processing billions in transactions and setting new records. Digital payments took centre stage, highlighting a significant shift in consumer behaviour.

The South African Reserve Bank’s inaugural Payments Study Report provides extensive insights into how the public perceives and uses various payment methods and instruments.