If you are a sports enthusiast, you might have heard of Totalsports, one of the leading sports retailers in South Africa. Totalsports offers a wide range of sports apparel, footwear, equipment, and accessories from various brands such as Nike, Adidas, Puma, Reebok, Under Armour, and more. Whether you are looking for running shoes, soccer jerseys, cricket bats, golf clubs, or fitness trackers, you can find them all at Totalsports.
But did you know that you can also open a Totalsports account and enjoy many benefits such as flexible payment options, exclusive discounts, rewards, and more? In this blog post, we will tell you everything you need to know about how to open a Totalsports account, how to apply online, how to check your balance, how to pay your account, and how to contact Totalsports customer care. Read on to find out more.
What is a Totalsports Account?
A Totalsports account is a credit facility that allows you to buy any product from Totalsports stores or online and pay later in monthly instalments. You can choose to pay over 6, 12, 18, or 24 months, depending on your preference and affordability. You can also pay your account in full at any time without any penalty fees.
A Totalsports account is part of the TFG (The Foschini Group) group of stores, which includes other brands such as Foschini, Markham, Sportscene, @home, Exact, and more. This means that you can use your Totalsports account to shop at any of the TFG stores and online platforms, and enjoy the same benefits and rewards.
Some of the benefits of having a Totalsports account are:
- You can get up to R10,000 credit limit, subject to approval and affordability.
- You can get interest-free credit for the first 6 months, and a low interest rate thereafter.
- You can get up to 55 days interest-free if you pay your account in full every month.
- You can get exclusive discounts and offers on selected products and brands.
- You can get free delivery on online orders over R500.
- You can get access to TFG Rewards program, which allows you to earn cash vouchers, birthday vouchers, magazine subscriptions, and more.
- You can get access to TFG Insurance products, such as personal accident cover, funeral cover, cellphone insurance, and more.
- You can get access to TFG App, which allows you to manage your account, view your statements, make payments, check your rewards, and more.
How to Open a Totalsports Account Online?
If you want to open a Totalsports account online, you can follow these simple steps:
- Visit the Totalsports website.
- Click on the Account icon at the top right corner of the page.
- Click on the Open an Account button.
- Fill in the online application form with your personal details, such as your name, surname, ID number, date of birth, gender, marital status, etc.
- Fill in your contact details, such as your email address, phone number, and address.
- Fill in your employment details, such as your employer name, occupation, income, and expenses.
- Fill in your bank details, such as your bank name, account number, and branch code.
- Agree to the terms and conditions and the privacy policy.
- Submit your application and wait for the confirmation message.
You will need the following documents to complete your online application:
- A valid South African ID or passport
- A recent payslip or bank statement (not older than 3 months)
- A proof of residence (not older than 3 months)
You can upload these documents online or email them to [email protected].
Alternatively, you can also apply for a Totalsports account via SMS. Simply SMS TSA to 30073 and follow the instructions. You will need to have your ID number and monthly income handy.
How to Open a Totalsports Account in Store?
If you prefer to open a Totalsports account in store, you can follow these steps:
- Find your nearest Totalsports store by using the store locator on the website or the TFG App.
- Visit the store and ask for an account application form from the staff.
- Fill in the application form with your personal, contact, employment, and bank details.
- Provide the required documents, such as your ID, payslip, bank statement, and proof of residence.
- Submit your application and wait for the approval.
You will receive an SMS notification once your application is approved. You will also receive your Totalsports account card, which you can use to shop at any Totalsports or TFG store.
How to Check Your Totalsports Account Balance?
If you want to check your Totalsports account balance, you have several options:
- You can log in to your account on the Totalsports website or the TFG App and view your balance, statement, and payment history.
- You can call the Totalsports customer care number on 0860 834 834 and follow the prompts to check your balance.
- You can SMS BALANCE to 30073 and receive your balance via SMS.
- You can visit any Totalsports or TFG store and ask the staff to check your balance for you.
How to Pay Your Totalsports Account?
If you want to pay your Totalsports account, you have several options:
- You can pay online via the Totalsports website or the TFG App using your debit or credit card, or EFT.
- You can pay via Ozow, a secure and instant payment platform that allows you to pay from any bank account without registering or logging in.
- You can pay via SnapScan, a mobile payment app that allows you to scan a QR code and pay with your debit or credit card.
- You can pay via Zapper, another mobile payment app that allows you to scan a QR code and pay with your debit or credit card.
- You can pay via Pay@, a payment service that allows you to pay at any participating retailer, such as Pick n Pay, Shoprite, Checkers, Spar, Boxer, etc.
- You can pay via EasyPay, another payment service that allows you to pay at any participating retailer, such as Pick n Pay, Shoprite, Checkers, Spar, Boxer, etc.
- You can pay via Easypay Everywhere, a payment service that allows you to pay at any participating outlet, such as Pep, Ackermans, Flash, etc.
- You can pay via Money Market, a payment service that allows you to pay at any Shoprite, Checkers, or Usave store.
- You can pay via Direct Debit, a payment service that allows you to pay automatically from your bank account every month.
- You can pay via Debit Order Switching, a payment service that allows you to switch your existing debit order from another store to Totalsports and get a R100 voucher.
How to Contact Totalsports Customer Care?
If you have any questions, queries, complaints, or feedback regarding your Totalsports account, you can contact the Totalsports customer care team by using any of the following methods:
- You can call them on 0860 834 834 from Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm, and Saturday, 8am to 1pm.
- You can email them at [email protected].
- You can SMS them on 30073 and they will call you back.
- You can chat with them on the Totalsports website or the TFG App by clicking on the Chat icon at the bottom right corner of the page.
- You can fill in the online contact form on the website and they will get back to you.
- You can write to them at PO Box 6020, Parow East, 7501.
- You can follow them on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or YouTube and stay updated with the latest news, products, and promotions.
Conclusion
Opening a Totalsports account is a great way to enjoy the best of sports shopping and get access to many benefits and rewards. You can apply online or in store, and get approved in minutes. You can also manage your account easily and conveniently, and pay your account in various ways. If you need any assistance, you can contact the Totalsports customer care team by using any of the methods mentioned above.
We hope this blog post has answered all your questions about how to open a Totalsports account. If you have any feedback or suggestions, please let us know in the comments section below. Thank you for reading and happy shopping! 🛍️
