Pay Your Cable TV Subscription in Seconds

DStv, GOtv and Startimes packages at standard prices — pay from your wallet and your decoder reconnects almost immediately.

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Why use VIREL?

All major operators

DStv, GOtv and Startimes packages supported. Pick your bouquet, enter your smartcard or IUC number and pay.

Instant reconnection

Payments post to your decoder in seconds — beat the 'please wait 24 hours' queue entirely.

Pay for anyone

Renew a parent's subscription or a tenant's decoder remotely. All you need is their smartcard number.

Clear receipts

Every payment generates a receipt you can download — useful for landlords, offices and expense records.

How it works

  1. 1

    Fund your VIREL wallet.

  2. 2

    Select Cable TV and choose your operator.

  3. 3

    Enter your smartcard / IUC number and pick a package.

  4. 4

    Confirm payment — reconnection happens in seconds.

Frequently asked questions

Which cable operators are supported?

DStv, GOtv and Startimes. Available packages display automatically once you select an operator and enter a valid smartcard number.

How long does reconnection take?

Typically seconds to a couple of minutes, depending on the operator. If your decoder stays inactive after 10 minutes, contact support with your reference.

Can I pay for another person's decoder?

Yes — just enter their smartcard or IUC number instead of yours. The receipt is stored in your transactions.

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