1Voucher South Africa gift cards
For bulk gift card orders and API delivery.
1Voucher is a ZAR payment voucher for South Africa, redeemable at over 10,000 merchants including Flash vendors, Showmax, and Incredible Connection. It's a practical way to pay remote workers, reward customers, or send research incentives that feel like cash.
Product details
Redeemable in
- Available face values
- ZAR
- 50
- 100
- 200
- 500
- 1,000
- Currency
- ZAR
- Delivery
- Digital
About 1Voucher South Africa
1Voucher is a prepaid voucher that works as a payment method across a wide network of South African merchants. Wherever you see the 1Voucher or Flash logo (the green cow), your recipient can enter the 16-digit PIN at checkout and pay, whether for groceries at a Flash vendor, a bus ticket with Intercape, or a Showmax subscription. For a business sending value into South Africa, it is a practical stand-in for cash when you want the money to be spent at everyday retailers rather than withdrawn.
You can send vouchers in fixed denominations of R50, R100, R200, R500, or R1000. There is no stated expiry, so recipients are not rushed to spend. Remember this card is for South Africa only; it will not work in other countries.
A recipient redeems 1Voucher by selecting it as a payment method on a participating merchant's website or app, entering the 16-digit PIN, and completing the transaction. It is that simple. The voucher can be used at over 10,000 businesses, from Flash vendors and small local shops to online stores like OneDayOnly.co.za and retailers such as HiFi Corp, Incredible Connection, and Russells. If a purchase exceeds the voucher value, the merchant will ask for an additional payment method to cover the difference.
Through GIFQ, you can send 1Voucher to employees as a reward, to research participants as compensation, to customers as a thank-you, or to contractors as a payout. You upload a list of recipients and send vouchers in bulk from the dashboard, or you can trigger single sends through the API when your own system decides a payout is due. Each recipient gets a unique 16-digit PIN, which keeps the process clean and reduces the risk of misuse.
The main limitation to consider is that 1Voucher is not a universal gift card. It only works at merchants that accept 1Voucher or Flash, so a recipient who wants to shop at a store outside that network would need to choose one of the participating brands. For a remote team in South Africa, the ability to pay for transport, entertainment, and home goods makes it useful, but if your recipients prefer complete freedom, a multi-brand gift card or direct bank transfer might be a better fit. For many South African recipients, though, the wide reach of Flash vendors means this voucher can be used where they already shop every day.
Before you send, check the full terms on the 1Voucher website to confirm current merchant participation and any spending rules.
From product selection to delivery
For a direct order, your business chooses this product, its value and the quantity. Review the card details alongside the recipient’s needs before including it in a bulk order or an integration.
Check the market and value
The card details show the values and currency for this product. Use those to choose an amount that fits your budget and the recipient’s market. For a different country, explore the brand’s other market listings.
Prepare the recipient’s instructions
Use the brand’s instructions to prepare a clear handover to the recipient, including any account or redemption-channel requirements. Ask our team about expiry if it is not listed, then include that information with the reward.
Choose direct ordering or recipient choice
If you need this particular card, order the selected product and value through the dashboard or API. If you want the person to choose the brand, confirm the options available for that payout before presenting the selection.
Start with a small order
Test the flow with a small order and keep its reference. Check the status before repeating a request that appears delayed. In an integration, connect the GIFQ order to your own record so your team can follow up on delivery questions.
Frequently asked questions
Where can 1Voucher be used in South Africa?
1Voucher is accepted at over 10,000 merchants across South Africa, including all Flash vendors (look for the green cow), Lift Airlines, Intercape buses, Russells, OneDayOnly.co.za, HiFi Corp, Incredible Connection, and Showmax.
What denominations are available?
You can send 1Voucher in fixed amounts of R50, R100, R200, R500, or R1000 in South African Rand.
Does 1Voucher expire?
There is no expiry date stated for 1Voucher, so recipients can use it whenever they are ready.
How does a recipient redeem 1Voucher?
They select 1Voucher as the payment method on a participating merchant's website or app, enter the 16-digit PIN, and the amount is deducted. If the purchase is more than the voucher value, they pay the remainder with another method.
Can I send 1Voucher in bulk through GIFQ?
Yes. GIFQ lets you upload a list of recipients and send 1Voucher codes in bulk, or you can integrate with the API to send vouchers one at a time when your workflow calls for it. Each recipient gets their own unique PIN.
Is 1Voucher valid outside South Africa?
No, 1Voucher can only be used at participating merchants in South Africa and is denominated in ZAR.
Send 1Voucher South Africa at scale
Order gift cards in bulk from the dashboard or connect through the API. Talk to us about pricing and the markets your program needs.