Card machines, online payments, invoicing, and business tools for South African SMEs to take in-person and ecommerce payments, track sales, and access funding.

iKhokha Product Overview

Is iKhokha Right for You?

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Best For

  • South African SMEs
  • Shops taking card payments

What It Does Well

  • Card payment machines
  • Online checkout payments

Things to Check

  • Funding eligibility rules
  • Settlement timeframes

About iKhokha

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iKhokha is a South African payments and business tools platform built for small to medium-sized businesses that need to accept card payments in-person and online, manage day-to-day operations, and access growth tools.

Key capabilities include:

  • In-person payments via card machines and mobile acceptance, including iK Flyer Lite (from R699), iK Flyer (R1499), Tap on Phone (free), and iK POS (R7499), with support for Amex on card machines.
  • Online payments for remote and ecommerce selling, including iK Pay Link (secure payment links), iK Invoice (free digital invoicing), iK Pay Gateway (website checkout), iK Webstore (launch an online store), and iK Buy Button (custom payment buttons).
  • Integrations and developer options through ecommerce plugins for Wix and WooCommerce, plus an iK Pay API with documentation via the developer portal.
  • Business management and growth tools such as iK Dashboard and the iK App (sales tracking and insights), iK Debit Card (same-day payouts), iK Cash Advance (funding up to R1 million), and iK Prepaid (sell airtime, electricity, data, and vouchers).

Available on Web, Android, and iOS, with an API for integrations.

It targets South African (Mzansi) business owners and entrepreneurs, including merchants in retail, restaurants and nightlife, health and beauty, travel and accommodation, and home and professional services.

Notable in the local market, the company reports processing over R20bn in annual digital payments, distributing more than R3bn in working capital to SMEs, and receiving 16,605+ 5-star reviews on Hello Peter. Support is available via support@ikhokha.com.

iKhokha Facts

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Pricing & Fees
Variable pricingPricing varies by payment type and monthly transaction tier. In-person local cards: 2.75% (R0 - R40k), 2.65% (R40 - R60k), 2.55% (R60 - R80k), 2.5% (R80 - R100k), Over R100k: Custom; rates exclude VAT. Online local cards: 2.85% excluding VAT; instant EFT: 2% excluding VAT. International cards: 3.25% excluding VAT; Amex: 3.4% excluding VAT. Payout fee: R2.50 per transaction settlement.

As of Oct 5, 2026, iKhokha is rated 4.6 on the App Store from 530 reviews and 4.5 on Google Play from 7.6K reviews with 100K+ installs.

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. The hardware is reliable and connects fast. But what surprised me most are the extra tools—invoicing, stock management, and sales reports

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iKhokha Funding History

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iKhokha has raised $94M across 2 recorded funding events. The latest was Merger / Acquisition in Aug 2025.

Total Raised:
$94M
Latest Round:
Merger / Acquisition

iKhokha Investors & Funding Rounds

Acquired by Nedbank for $94M in 2025Read about this acquisition
Venture (Round not Specified)UndisclosedJun 2017

iKhokha Founders & Leadership Team

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Latest iKhokha News & Updates

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Jobs at iKhokha

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Store Manager - SowetoSep 23, 2026
Field Sales Talent Pipeline - Cape TownSep 21, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions About iKhokha

iKhokha is a fintech payment solution that helps businesses accept card payments, online payments, and digital wallet transactions. It offers card machines, payment links, and online payment gateways, along with tools like invoicing, airtime sales, and business funding.

iKhokha charges a once-off fee for card machines starting at R699 with transaction rates beginning at 2.75%, requiring no monthly rental fees.

iKhokha operates exclusively in South Africa.

To sign up for iKhokha, you create a merchant profile online, submit your personal/business details, upload required documents, and complete identity verification (including a face scan for FICA compliance) before you can start accepting payments.

Yes, iKhokha has an award-winning mobile app on the Google Play Store and App Store that lets you manage transactions, invoices, and your business dashboard.

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