TapAPI · The People’s Wallet

Your ID is your wallet.

Use it to pay and to get paid.
Scan your Smart ID card. Set a PIN. Done — about 2 minutes.

Get my free wallet Become a merchant — get the free app

Get a wallet — 3 steps

1

Scan your Smart ID card. Use your phone camera. Any phone works.

2

Show your face. This proves it is really you.

3

Set a PIN. Your money is now yours alone.

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What your wallet does today

Get paid — your phone is the machine

1

Check your phone, then get the free app. It is an app, not a machine to buy. Merchants need NFC — the check takes 10 seconds.

2

Scan your ID in the app. That opens your shop.

3

Start selling. Customers tap. You get paid.

Get the SpeedPoint app

Merchants need a phone with NFC. Check my phone

Already have a wallet?

Open my wallet

Questions people ask

What is TapAPI?

A South African payment system. Your Smart ID card is your wallet. A phone with the free SpeedPoint app is the card machine.

Is the wallet free?

Yes. It works in your browser — nothing to install. Small fees on some top-ups are shown before you pay.

Do I need a bank account?

No. Your Smart ID and a cell phone are enough. Load with a bank card, EFT, or cash at a TapAPI shop.

How do I get paid at my shop?

Get the free app on an NFC phone. Scan your ID to open your shop. Customers tap — you are paid. No machine to rent or buy.

What can I buy?

Airtime, data, electricity, and OTT vouchers you can spend at major retailers. Send money to any cell number.