1 September 2024, Cape Town, South Africa – Gumtree South Africa (Gumtree SA) has once again revolutionised the online classifieds experience, this time with the launch of Pay & Ship, a secure payment and delivery solution. By prioritising user safety and convenience, this innovative development reinforces Gumtree’s commitment to being the country’s ‘most trusted online buying and selling platform’.
With the recently launched Pay & Ship, users can enjoy a seamless transaction process, complete with shipping insurance to cover any loss or damage during transit. This means buyers and sellers can engage with total confidence, knowing their transactions are protected.
“Online shoppers have come to expect a smooth and easy shopping experience where they can buy an item online, pay online, and get the item delivered,” says Simon Armstrong, Lead Product Manager, Gumtree South Africa. “With Pay & Ship, this is now possible on an online classifieds site.”
Collaborating to bring this project online, Gumtree has partnered with TradeSafe and Pargo to facilitate payment and delivery respectively. TradeSafe, in operation since 2015 with management oversight by Standard Bank, is South Africa’s most trusted digital escrow service, having facilitated over half a billion transactions. Pargo is Gumtree’s delivery partner and is South Africa’s leading click-and-collect solution, with over 4000 Pargo Points nationwide.
“By integrating secure payment and efficient delivery systems, as well as insurance for parcels lost or damaged in transit, Pay & Ship ensures that both buyers and sellers can engage with complete confidence, making every transaction convenient and secure,” concludes Armstrong.
“This initiative reflects Gumtree SA’s commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction, setting a new benchmark for the industry and reinforcing its position as a leader in the online classifieds space.”
What Pay & Ship Offers:
- Pay securely on Gumtree
- Get your money back if your item isn’t as listed
- No more in-person meet-ups
- Your money is kept safe until you receive your purchase
- Nationwide delivery to 4,000+ Pargo Points
- Buy from anyone, anywhere in South Africa
How Pay & Ship Works:
- The Seller lists an item for sale and chooses to use Pay & Ship.
- The Buyer purchases the item, selects a delivery method, and securely completes the payment using our trusted payment partner.
- The money goes into a Gumtree Wallet, powered by TradeSafe, where it is kept until the parcel reaches the buyer.
- The Seller drops off the parcel at a Pargo point.
- Pargo delivers it to the buyer’s chosen location.
- The Buyer collects the parcel and has 24 hours to inspect the goods.
- The funds are released to the seller’s gumtree wallet
ABOUT Gumtree South Africa
Gumtree SA is South Africa’s largest classifieds site. It’s a marketplace everyone trusts, a familiar space that’s easy to navigate, and a classified site that just works – whether via your mobile phone or desktop. Since launching in South Africa in 2005, ‘Put it on Gumtree’ has become a favourite South African saying, and we’ve helped millions of people buy and sell millions of things.
Gumtree South Africa (SA) has been entirely SA-owned, hosted and controlled since late 2022. This transition was a strategic move to reinforce its commitment to the local market. By focusing on local ownership and operations, Gumtree aims to empower South Africans, support SMEs, and enhance the online trading experience with a platform that understands and caters to the unique needs of its users. This local focus is poised to not only benefit Gumtree but also contribute to the broader growth and development of South Africa’s digital economy.
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Ignition Group is a company with a clear vision: to drive the growth of the digital economy for a more connected South Africa. We recognise the transformative power of the digital economy and its impact on all South Africans’ lives. By providing inclusive access to the internet, resources, and technology, Ignition Group empowers consumers, entrepreneurs, and enterprises to engage with and assimilate into the digital world.
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