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Quick Answer

What is RCS?

RCS is an consumer financial service that allows you to spread the cost of your larger purchases into instalments using the RCS Store Card.

It is a subsidiary to the global bank BNP Paribas and is accessible to customers living in South Africa. RCS also sits alongside Mobicred, an online credit solution owned by RCS living under the same umbrella and accessible in South Africa.

The RCS store card lets you split the cost into manageable instalments up to 12 months. Longer term payment plans are available for eligible customers. You can book your flights and have flexibility to when you would like to pay.

RCS eligibility requirements

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Residency

South Africa

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Age

Be at least 18 years old

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Identification

Have a valid South African ID

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Currency

Be paying in South African Rand

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Pay later with 600+ airlines

Did you know you can select RCS at checkout to pay for your flights at Alternative Airlines?

Well you can, start your booking today and choose your favourite airline. This may be British Airways, FlySafair or Air India At Alternative Airlines we ticket over 600 airlines to our customers giving them plenty of choice.

When you choose RCS at checkout as your payment option you have the option to spread out the cost in up to 12 monthly instalments.


What happens if my flight departs before the payment plan finishes?

Do not worry, if your RCS contract comes to an end after your trip you can still board your flight. Still continue to pay back the cost of your flight even after your holiday finishes.

Why book with Alternative Airlines?

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With over 600 airlines available to you, explore your must see destinations from a click of a button! Whether it is short or long haul we will have the flight for you!

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RCS FAQ's

Can I book flights with RCS?

Yes! Please ensure you are following the eligibility requirements to book flights with RCS.

These include:

  • Be a resident of South Africa
  • Pay in South African Rand
  • Be at least 18 years old
  • Have a valid South African ID
Are there other payment options available in South Africa?

Yes! At Alternative Airlines we have multiple other payment options available to customers living in South Africa.

These include:

  • PayFlex: Split the cost in 2, 3 or 4 manageable amounts with no interest attached to 3/4 payment plan
  • PayJustNow: Pay in 3 months interest free or up to 12 with interest bearing
  • Happy Pay: Pay in 3 bi weekly amounts or in 2 monthly instalments with 0% APR
  • Float: Accessible to use and pay later in 3,4 or 6 monthly instalments
Does RCS work with international flights as well as domestic?

Yes! You can use RCS as a valid payment option for all flights, long or short you can still buy now and pay later!