If you wish to get household items on credit, homechoice is a great retail option – which is why it is useful to know how to start a homechoice account application online and get their banking details for monthly payments.
We outline this information in this article, including other details such as their WhatsApp number, how to check your balance and where to get your account number in case you forgot it.
Homechoice account application online
To start your homechoice account application online, you first need to register a profile on their official website here. You will need to provide your details, including name and surname, ID type and number, cellphone number, and email address.
It is important to use your own cellphone number and email address because you will use one of them to log in to your profile. Create a password and accept the terms and conditions (including permission for homechoice to check your credit score with a credit bureau) to complete your registration.
You will then receive email and/or SMS confirmation that you have registered a profile. Once everything is in order, log in to your profile and follow the steps below to open an account:
- Provide information about your income and expenses.
- Upload your proof of income documents online, via WhatsApp or via email. Visit homechoice’s “My Documents” page for more information on how to upload.
- The system will then generate details of how much you can spend, after which you can start shopping.
“Your monthly instalments include 20.25% interest, facility account initiation and service fees. Assembly fees may also apply. Delivery fees vary based on delivery option chosen,” homechoice states on its website. Visit their billing information page for more information.
Homechoice banking details for account payments
The following are the homechoice banking details for account payments in South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland:
FNB
- Account number: 50050221924
- Branch: Cape Town City
- Branch code: 204109
Standard Bank
- Account number: 063002086
- Branch: Constantia
- Branch code: 005309
Absa
- Account number: 4074262420
- Branch: Cape Town City
- Branch code: 632005
If you’re in Namibia, the banking details are as follows:
FNB
- Account number: 62248929848
- Branch code: 289180
If you’re in Botswana, the banking details are as follows:
FNB
- Account number: 57110142488
- Branch code: 281467
Barclays Bank
- Account number: 3274833
- Branch code: 290267
In case you’re paying via your internet/online banking or mobile banking app, homechoice’s details are already loaded as a pre-approved beneficiary. Simply search “homechoice” in the pre-approved beneficiaries search box and select it.
Remember to always use your homechoice account number as your payment reference. The number is indicated on your homechoice statement, which you receive either by SMS or email.
In case you forgot your homechoice account number, simply check your SMS messages or email for the last statement you received. Click the link in the SMS or email to view your statement, where you will find the account number.
Homechoice WhatsApp number and other contact details
The homechoice WhatsApp number is 072 123 4871. You can also chat on their WhatsApp Desktop. Other contact details include:
- Tel: 0861 466 324
- Tel (outside South Africa): +27 21 680 1300
- Email: contact@homechoice.co.za
How to check homechoice account balance
You can check your homechoice account balance online by logging in to your profile of by calling their customer care consultants on the contact details indicated above.
Alternatively, you can use KwikServe on your cellphone. Simply dial the USSD code *120*466324# and follow the prompts.
Last word
As can be seen, it is easy to open a homechoice account and perform other tasks such as making your payments or checking your balance. Happy shopping and remember to keep up with your instalments!