How to get your 14-day free Showmax trial

All new subscribers to Showmax get 14 days free to test out the streaming service when paying with credit or debit card.

Note that there as a free trial is incompatible with live sport, there is no free trial for Showmax Pro or Showmax Pro Mobile.

Claim your free Showmax trial:

1. Go to showmax.com
2. Sign up with your email and create a password.
3. Choose either Showmax mobile (R39) or standard (R99) plan
4. Select a Credit/Debit Card to start your 14-day free trial. If you cancel within those 14 days, you won’t be charged.

DStv Premium customers get Showmax at no cost

If you’re already a DStv subscriber, here’s how to get Showmax included in your monthly subscription.

1. Go to www.showmax.com.
2. Sign up to Showmax with your email address.
3. Create a password.
4. Choose “DStv Add to Account” as your payment method. This will add Showmax to your DStv bill.
5. Enter your SA ID number.
6. Confirm your mobile number.
7. Enter the OTP received on the mobile number you entered to verify your account.
8. Start watching your favourite shows now, either through your connected Explora, on your laptop or PC, or through the app on your smartphone or tablet.

There are currently no special deals for DStv subscribers for Showmax Pro or Showmax Pro Mobile.

DStv Compact or Compact Plus customers get Showmax for R49

Enjoy a R50 off a Showmax standard plan by linking Showmax to your DStv Compact or Compact Plus account.

1. Go to www.showmax.com.
2. Sign up to Showmax with your email address.
3. Create a password.
4. Choose “DStv Add to Account” as your payment method. This will add Showmax to your DStv bill.
5. Enter your SA ID number.
6. Confirm your mobile number.
7. Enter the OTP received on the mobile number you entered to verify your account.
8. Start streaming now on any device with the Showmax app, on your connected Explora, or your laptop or PC. You’ll pay only R49 per month!