Pay to Send
Pay to Send
ExpressRoad’s Pay to Send facility is a prepaid credit account that gives you greater control over your shipping spend while rewarding you with a discount on every shipment. Load funds in advance, ship when you need to, and enjoy reduced rates — it’s the smartest way to manage your logistics budget.
How It Works
Open Your Pay to Send Facility
Contact our team to set up your Pay to Send account. There is no monthly fee or subscription — simply fund your facility when you are ready to start shipping.
Load Credit via Advance Payment
Make an advance payment into your facility by EFT or bank transfer. The full amount is credited to your Pay to Send balance and is available immediately once payment reflects.
Place Shipments as Needed
Book collections and arrange shipments in the normal way. Each shipment cost is automatically deducted from your credit balance — no invoices, no payment delays.
Receive Your 5% Discount
Every shipment placed through your Pay to Send facility qualifies for a 5% discount on the standard shipping price, subject to the conditions below. The discounted amount is what gets deducted from your balance.
Top Up and Continue
When your balance runs low, simply make another advance payment to keep shipping. You will receive balance notifications to help you plan ahead.
Benefits of Pay to Send
Save 5% on Every Shipment
Enjoy an automatic 5% reduction on the standard shipping rate for every qualifying shipment placed through your funded facility.
Full Budget Control
Set your own shipping budget by choosing how much to load. There are no surprise charges — you only spend what you have pre-funded.
No Monthly Fees
There is no subscription, no minimum commitment, and no monthly administration fee. Your credit stays in your facility until you use it.
Simplified Administration
No invoices to chase or accounts to reconcile each month. Shipment costs are offset against your balance in real time, with a clear transaction history available.
Example
You load R5,000 into your Pay to Send facility.
| Shipment | Standard Price | 5% Discount | You Pay | Remaining Balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parcel to Cape Town | R350.00 | −R17.50 | R332.50 | R4,667.50 |
| Pallet to Bloemfontein | R1,200.00 | −R60.00 | R1,140.00 | R3,527.50 |
| Document to Pretoria | R150.00 | −R7.50 | R142.50 | R3,385.00 |
In this example, you save R85.00 across just three shipments.
Discount Conditions
The 5% Pay to Send discount applies to all qualifying shipments, subject to the following conditions:
- Your Pay to Send facility must have a sufficient credit balance to cover the full discounted shipment cost at the time of booking.
- The discount applies to the standard published shipping rate for the selected service. It cannot be combined with other promotional discounts, special contract rates, or negotiated pricing.
- Shipments must be booked through the standard ExpressRoad booking process and linked to your Pay to Send account.
- The discount applies to the base shipping charge only. Surcharges such as fuel surcharges, remote area fees, insurance premiums, or special handling fees are charged at the standard rate.
- ExpressRoad reserves the right to amend the discount percentage with 30 days’ written notice to account holders.
- The Pay to Send facility and associated discount are subject to ExpressRoad’s Terms & Conditions.
Funding Your Facility
You can load credit into your Pay to Send facility using any of the following payment methods:
| Payment Method | How It Works | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| EFT / Bank Transfer | Transfer funds directly from your bank account using your Pay to Send reference number as the payment reference. | Same business day (once payment reflects) |
| Instant EFT | Pay securely through our online payment gateway (PayFast). Select Instant EFT at checkout and complete payment through your bank’s online banking portal. | Immediate |
| Visa Credit / Debit Card | Pay online via our secure PayFast payment gateway using your Visa card. | Immediate |
| Mastercard Credit / Debit Card | Pay online via our secure PayFast payment gateway using your Mastercard. | Immediate |
| Direct Bank Deposit | Deposit cash or a cheque at any branch using the banking details provided when your facility is opened. | Same day (cash) / 2–3 days (cheque) |
Step-by-Step: Getting Started with Pay to Send
Apply for a Pay to Send Account
Call us on 086 9990 559 or email info@expressroad.co.za to request a Pay to Send facility. Our team will set up your account and provide you with a unique account reference number.
Make Your First Advance Payment
Load credit into your facility using any of the payment methods listed above. Use your account reference number so the payment can be allocated to your facility. There is no minimum deposit amount.
Receive Confirmation
Once your payment is received and allocated, you will receive confirmation of your updated balance via email. Your facility is now active and ready to use.
Book Your Shipments
Place shipments through the standard ExpressRoad booking process — by phone, email, or online. Let our team know you are using your Pay to Send facility when booking, and the shipment will be linked to your account.
Discount Applied Automatically
The 5% discount is calculated and applied to each qualifying shipment. The discounted amount is deducted from your credit balance. You will receive a transaction summary after each shipment.
Monitor and Top Up
Keep track of your balance through your transaction statements. When your balance runs low, simply make another advance payment to continue shipping at the discounted rate. You will receive low-balance notifications to help you plan ahead.
Contact Us
Ready to open your Pay to Send facility, or have questions about how it works?
Phone: 086 9990 559
Email: info@expressroad.co.za
Or visit our Contact Us page to send an enquiry.