Do I need to download an app to use SnapScan or Zapper on Betfred?

Short Answer: Yes, you need to download the app to use either SnapScan or Zapper on Betfred. Both are mobile payment methods that require their respective apps to scan the QR code and authorise the transaction.

Betfred's deposit page instructs you to scan the QR code using the app, which is only possible if the app is installed on your smartphone.

1. SnapScan App Requirement

According to the Betfred deposit page, you must scan the QR code displayed on the Betfred screen using your SnapScan app. SnapScan's own documentation confirms that the app is available for free on iOS and Android, and you need a South African SIM card and an eCommerce-enabled debit or credit card to set it up [citation:3]. The app uses your phone's camera to scan the QR code and then prompts you for a PIN or biometric authentication to complete the payment.

2. Zapper App Requirement

Betfred's deposit page states that Zapper is a cardless mobile payment system and instructs you to download the Zapper app onto your phone and link a credit or debit card of your choice. Zapper's official guides confirm that you open the app, use the built-in scanner to scan the QR code, and confirm the payment on your device [citation:8][citation:10]. Without the app installed, you cannot scan the QR code or authorise the transaction.