As you have come to expect from NFS, we work hard to make accessing our services to you as simple and convenient as possible. As our client meetings are now conducted virtually through Zoom, you no longer need to drive out all the way to our offices. We want to offer you another easy way to pay your fees with us – Snapscan.
It is a cardless way to pay for goods and services using your smart phone. Follow these steps:
Download and install the App on your phone via the App Store (if you have an iPhone) or Google Play Store (for Android phones).
Load your card details onto the App (savings, debit or credit) following the easy-to-understand instructions on the App.
How do I pay with Snapscan?
Tap on Snapscan on your phone
Scan the Snapscan QR code (the square with multiple lines and blocks in it that you will see on the right hand side of our website)
Enter your pin – Snapscan will ask you for your invoice number and your name… that’s it!
Is it safe?
According to Standard Bank, your card details are securely encrypted (the bank does not have access to them, nor does the entity you are buying from/making a payment to). However, please note all South African banks and some prominent international banks can link their cards to this App.
Need assistance?
Feel free to contact our office for any assistance or queries.
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