Buying fashion items on credit has become so much easier in South Africa, and making The Fix account application online is the first step towards affordable shopping at one of the most popular fashion stores in the country.
If you’re looking for how to open The Fix account online, it is straightforward and takes a short time. The requirements are fairly easy to meet, and once you submit documents to show that you qualify for credit, you can get approved in a matter of days.
The Fix account application online
South Africans can make The Fix account application online through The Foschini Group (TFG) Money Account application page. The Fix falls under the broader TFG brand, so this is why TFG will process your application. Additionally, once it approves your application, you will be able to shop with the same account at all TFG brands in the country.
On the TFG Money Account application page, tap “Choose a brand.” Select The Fix and proceed to enter your details on the online form. Tap “Submit” to proceed to the next step, where you will need to upload the required documents. Once you’re done, tap “Submit” to send your application.
The online system will then send you an email or SMS message to confirm receipt of your application. Successful applicants will subsequently get another message informing them to visit their nearest TFG store to get their account card. You will then be able to use this card to shop on credit at The Fix immediately.
Credit is nice, but there’s always the need to pay your monthly instalments. Applicants have to choose between a six-month repayment plan or a 12-month one. If you select the six-month option, you will not pay interest on your instalments as long as your account is up to date. If you choose to repay over 12 months, you will pay some interest, but the instalments will be more affordable. You need to pay your instalment before the first of every month.
Requirements
The Fix account application requirements are as follows:
- Your names, ID number and cellphone number.
- Your employment and financial details (so that they can check if you can afford to repay).
- Your contact details.
- Your references.
The documents you need to upload include your proof of income (for example, a pay slip) and bank statements. Furthermore, you will have to accept the TFG account terms and conditions.
Finally, the online system will require a confirmation that you:
- Do not have any other pending credit applications.
- Have not applied for debt review and are not under administration, sequestration or curatorship.
- Accept that TFG will contact credit bureaus to access your profile.
In case you’re unable to open The Fix account online, you can opt for a WhatsApp application. First, add 060 944 4884 as a contact on your phone. Next, open a WhatsApp chat with the saved contact, send your ID number and follow the prompts. The same procedure will apply as with the online application.
Alternatively, go to any The Fix or TFG store countrywide to apply. Make sure you have your ID or driver’s licence and proof of income with you. An assistant at the store will guide you through The Fix account application and submit it on your behalf.
If your application is successful, you will receive an email or SMS requesting you to go to the store again to sign the credit documents. The store will subsequently give you an activated TFG account card and you can begin shopping at The Fix immediately.
In case you need more details or have a related enquiry, call or email TFG as follows:
- Contact number: 0860 834 834
- Email: newaccountsqueries@tfg.co.za