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How to pay my DSTV online

A short, plain-English walkthrough of how to pay my DStv online from any South African bank app, with the reference and timing explained.

How to pay my DSTV online

If you only want the essentials, this is it. How to pay my DSTV online comes down to your account number, the MultiChoice biller and the correct amount.

Step by step

How to pay my DSTV online: the steps

  1. 1

    Get your DStv account number

    It is on your invoice, in MyDStv, or retrievable with the account holder's ID number through DStv WhatsApp self-service.

  2. 2

    Open your bank app and find MultiChoice

    Go to bill payments or beneficiaries and search MultiChoice DStv. It is a pre-approved biller, so no bank details are needed.

  3. 3

    Pay the invoiced amount

    Enter the exact amount due for your DSTV package, put your account number in the reference, and approve the payment.

  4. 4

    Watch for reactivation

    Leave your decoder on. Most DSTV online payments reactivate viewing within a few minutes.

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

What is the quickest way to pay my DSTV online?+

Your banking app's MultiChoice DStv biller, or a card payment on MyDStv. Both are effectively instant.

Can I pay my DSTV online at night or on a Sunday?+

Yes. Paying DSTV online works 24/7, though month-end weekends can be slower to reflect.

Do I need to be the account holder to pay?+

No. Anyone can pay, as long as the reference is the correct DSTV account number.

How do I stop forgetting every month?+

Set a recurring payment in your banking app or a debit order on MyDStv.

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