Bootlegger stores nationwide accept Zapper payments

Walk into a Bootlegger and there are a few things you know to expect. Freshly roasted coffee. Busy breakfast tables. Laptops open over flat whites. Someone grabbing a takeaway on the way to work, while someone else settles in for a long catch-up.

Since opening its first café in Sea Point in 2013, Bootlegger has grown into a familiar part of daily life across South Africa. And now, there’s another reason to go: Zapper is accepted at all Bootlegger stores nationwide.

That means you can scan the QR code on your bill or at the till and pay straight from your phone, without needing to wait for the card machine.

“I’m ecstatic that we partnered with Zapper”

The team behind the counter has noticed the difference too. For one member of the team at Bootlegger Canal Walk, the change was an easy win from day one.

“Zapper makes it so much easier,” she says. Some of her favourite customers are regulars who use corporate vouchers. “Using corporate vouchers works perfectly for them because they can just chill out here, order coffee, and they are my favourite customers. They come every day, and I get to hear a little bit about their lives every day. And then paying with Zapper? Awesome.”

It made a difference at the end of the shift, too. “It is so easy closing off with Zapper… I have to remember if I closed the table on cash or card. Zapper just closes it completely.”

Her verdict? Use Zapper to pay.

How to pay with Zapper at Bootlegger

Paying is simple.

Look for the QR code. You’ll find it printed on your bill or displayed at the point of sale.
Scan it with Zapper. Open the Zapper app and scan the QR code. If you don’t have Zapper yet, you can download the app for free from your app store.
Check your amount. Add a tip if you’d like to, confirm the total, and complete your payment.

And that’s it.

You can use other supported apps too

You don’t necessarily need the Zapper app to scan a Zapper QR code. The same QR code can also be scanned by a range of supported banking, digital wallet, cryptocurrency, and rewards apps.

Coffee first. Scan when you’re done.

Whether it’s an early morning coffee, a working breakfast, lunch with a friend, or a quick takeaway, you now have a faster and more rewarding way to settle up at Bootlegger.

Just scan the QR code, pay from your phone, and you’re good to go.

Frequently asked questions

Which Bootlegger stores accept Zapper?

All of them. Zapper is accepted at every Bootlegger store nationwide.

How do I pay with Zapper at Bootlegger?

Find the QR code on your bill or at the till, scan it with the Zapper app (or a supported banking or wallet app), check the amount, add a tip if you’d like, and confirm your payment.

What if I don’t see a QR code on my bill?

Just ask your waiter or barista for it. They’ll bring you a bill with the QR code or point you to the one at the till.

Do I need the Zapper app to pay?

No. You can scan the same QR code with a range of supported apps, including FNB, Absa, Capitec, Nedbank, MTN MoMo, as well as the crypto wallets AltCoinTrader, Luno, MoneyBadger, and Binance Pay.

If you use Zapper, you’ll also get access to exclusive in-app rewards when you pay. If you haven’t already, you can download the app for free from your app store.

Can I add a tip?

Yes. You can add a tip in the app before you confirm your payment. Zapper automatically calculates a tip amount based on the percentage you choose.

Can I use Zapper for takeaways?

Yes. Just scan the QR code displayed at the till when you pay.

Do I need to wait for the card machine?

No. Once you’ve scanned the QR code and confirmed your payment, you can go about your day.

Interested in becoming a Zapper merchant?

Zapper gives your customers more ways to pay, and even helps you grow your business. Learn more about the benefits of being a Zapper merchant.