Understanding payCity: An Online Payment Platform
An informational guide to payCity, the popular South African service for managing municipal payments, traffic fines, and more.
Learn More BelowAn informational guide to payCity, the popular South African service for managing municipal payments, traffic fines, and more.
Learn More BelowThe payCity platform consolidates several key payment services for South African citizens. Key features include:
Users can view detailed fine information, including images, and pay AARTO and municipal traffic fines online.
The platform allows users to renew vehicle licence discs online and have them delivered.
It provides a portal for settling municipal bills like water, electricity, and rates for supported municipalities.
Users can purchase prepaid utilities, including electricity, water, or gas, 24/7.
payCity is an easy-to-use online system in South Africa that consolidates payments for various municipalities and service providers. The platform partners directly with authorities to ensure payments are processed in real-time, helping users avoid penalties and service interruptions. The service is secured with industry-standard encryption to keep user information safe.
The payCity service is widely used for paying Johannesburg traffic fines (JMPD), managing Tshwane municipal accounts, or settling a Cape Town fine. It supports payments for AARTO and CPA fines, vehicle licence renewals, and prepaid utilities from major providers. Users can manage municipal accounts, view fine details, and pay securely with Visa, Mastercard, or EFT.