Stay Safe, Save Big: Black Friday Shopping Made Simple
As we approach Black Friday, one of South Africa's biggest shopping events, preparation is essential to ensure both savings and security. As one of South Africa's leading payment providers, Ozow understands the importance of secure, reliable transactions during this busy shopping period.
Smart Shopping Starts Before Black Friday
Before diving into the Black Friday rush, take time to:
- Create a realistic budget for your shopping
- Research current prices to recognise genuine discounts
- Make a list of priority purchases
- Take screenshots of regular prices for comparison
- Verify trusted payment providers like Ozow are available at checkout
Remember, some retailers might adjust prices in the days leading up to Black Friday to make discounts appear more attractive. Being informed helps you identify truly valuable deals.
Staying Secure This Black Friday
While Black Friday brings excellent opportunities for savings, it also attracts sophisticated scams designed to take advantage of eager shoppers. As a trusted payment provider processing hundreds of thousands of secure transactions daily, we recommend watching out for:
- Suspiciously low prices that seem unrealistic
- Unfamiliar websites with extraordinary deals
- Requests to pay through unusual methods
- Unexpected messages about shipping fees
- Social media sellers with no trading history
Your Guide to Secure Shopping
When browsing Black Friday specials, look for retailers that partner with established payment providers. Ozow works with thousands of verified businesses across South Africa, ensuring your transactions are protected through our secure payment infrastructure.
Experience the Future with One-Blink Payments
Shopping this Black Friday becomes even more seamless with Ozow’s One-Blink Payments, our innovative biometric payment solution. Drawing on our extensive experience in South African digital payments, we have developed this technology to transform how you make payments by using your device's built-in biometric capabilities. Instead of remembering multiple passwords or PINs.
One-Blink payments allow you to link multiple bank accounts under a single profile, giving you more flexibility in how you manage your Black Friday purchases. That means you can use your One-Blink Profile to process your purchases on South Africa’s largest online businesses with ease. Whether you are shopping online, scanning a QR code, or using a WhatsApp payment link, One-Blink Payments ensures your transaction is both swift and secure.
Essential Security Practices
We recommend protecting yourself while shopping by:
- Only shopping on secure websites with verified payment methods
- Being cautious of links in emails or messages, even if they appear to be from known retailers
- Using strong, unique passwords for your accounts
- Monitoring your transaction notifications closely
Spot the Signs of Suspicious Deals
Drawing from our experience in processing millions of secure transactions, we advise being vigilant about potential scams:
- Prices that are drastically lower than other retailers
- Pressure to make immediate purchases
- Poorly designed websites or suspicious URLs
- Limited or missing contact information
Shop with Confidence
This Black Friday, take time to check what payment options are available before making your purchases. Look for the Ozow payment option at checkout—it indicates you are dealing with a verified business who prioritises secure transactions. Whether you are shopping for electronics, fashion, or household items, our secure payment platform helps ensure your financial information stays protected.
When you are ready to make a purchase, Ozow is here to help process your payment safely and securely. With One-Blink Payments, you can enjoy a faster, more secure shopping experience that puts you in control of your payments.
Happy and secure shopping this Black Friday!
