South Africa’s most affordable and accessible wage-access software.
SmartWage gives employers the ability to offer their employees access to their wages as they have earned them.





The problem:
80% of employees require unsecured loans to make ends meet because they have to wait to be paid.
This problem has been magnified by the worst economic crisis in a century. People need access to finance now more than ever. The question we’re asking is why can’t we access our wages as we earn them?
R140BN
By being paid on a monthly cycle, South African employees effectively lend their employers R140bn each month.
40,000
There are more than 40,000 unregulated payday lenders in South Africa, taking advantage of vulnerable customers.
R140BN
By being paid on a monthly cycle, South African employees effectively lend their employers R140bn each month.
40,000
There are more than 40,000 unregulated payday lenders in South Africa, taking advantage of vulnerable customers.
10M+
There are more than 10m South Africans who have bad debt, having missed three or more monthly repayments.
76%
10M+
There are more than 10m South Africans who have bad debt, having missed three or more monthly repayments.
76%
On average, 76% of South Africans’ Net Income is used to pay down debt every month.

Our vision:
Create a future where no one should have to wait to be paid.
Affordable. Our subscription model makes SmartWage the most affordable wage access software in South Africa.
Affordable.
Our subscription model makes SmartWage the most affordable wage access software in South Africa.
Accessible. We are the most accessible wage access software in South Africa, offering access channels through USSD, SMS, WhatsApp, and FB Messenger.
Accessible.
We are the most accessible wage access software in South Africa, offering access channels through USSD, SMS, WhatsApp, and FB Messenger.
Education. SmartWage offers a self-service financial education platform for all registered users.
Education.
SmartWage offers a self-service financial education platform for all registered users.
How does it work?

Easy Setup
Our customer success team guides you through a hassle-free setup & onboarding process.
Integration
We integrate directly with your payroll, ensuring that transactions are seamless, secure and fully auditable.
Activation
We manage the entire journey, from onboarding, to transactions and queries. Our customer-centric approach makes wage-access simple.
Transaction
Through USSD and Facebook messenger, your employees can access their earnings and use our interactive financial education tools 24/7.
Register
An employee registers with SmartWage.
Access Request
An employee requests access to a % of their already earned wages via USSD.
Payment
The amount requested is paid directly into the employee’s bank account within 24 hours.
Reconciliation
At month-end, an employee is paid their normal salary less the amounts advanced during the month.

Pricing:
Our subscription model makes SmartWage the most affordable solution in South Africa.
R30
per user
per month
A SmartWage subscription means employees are never punished for the amount or the frequency that they access their earnings. The SmartWage platform fee does not apply to employees who do not use the service.
6 ways employers benefit from SmartWage:
Increased Productivity
Research has shown that decreased financial stress leads to increased productivity.
On-demand Financial Education
Chat-based financial literacy training available in micro-modules to all subscribed users.

6 ways employers benefit from SmartWage:
Decreased Employee Theft
Employees having access to their earnings reduces the need to steal to get to the end of the month.
Increased Employee Wellness
Employees are more loyal to employers who care for their overall wellbeing.

6 ways employers benefit from SmartWage:
Increased Employee Retention
Employees have additional reasons to stay at the company having access to benefits like SmartWage.
Reduced Absenteeism
Employees take more pride in a job that looks after them and a company that cares.

Testimonials
We work with a number of employers who have seen great results by giving their employees access to their earned salaries and wages. Don’t take our word for it, hear what they’ve got to say about SmartWage:
The quality and efficiency that the SmartWage team displayed during the onboarding process was amazing as well as the continued support they have shown my staff.
Nick Arthur,
Managing Director, Nutrapharm
Testimonials
We work with a number of employers who have seen great results by giving their employees access to their earned salaries and wages. Don’t take our word for it, hear what they’ve got to say about SmartWage:
My experience with Smartwage so far has been excellent and I have found that my employees are able to better meet their financial obligations without seeking unsecured loans.
Luke Buckley
Spar Franchisee
Testimonials
We work with a number of employers who have seen great results by giving their employees access to their earned salaries and wages. Don’t take our word for it, hear what they’ve got to say about SmartWage:
The financial wellness resonated with me as I value how my employees are treated, and this reduces their risk of being taken advantage of by loan sharks.
Rob Nicol
CEO of AI Surveillance
Testimonials
We work with a number of employers who have seen great results by giving their employees access to their earned salaries and wages. Don’t take our word for it, hear what they’ve got to say about SmartWage:
It’s a simple concept that has made a huge difference to our employees’ lives. We’ve loved the educational resources, and our staff are now making smart financial decisions.