PayThat.co.za is the officially appointed and trusted online portal that allows Cape Town motorists and businesses to check and pay traffic fines and by-law violation warrants anytime, from anywhere – Mayor’s orders.

Paying traffic fines in Cape Town no longer means standing in long queues or dealing with complicated paperwork. The City of Cape Town has partnered with Pay@, a local payments solutions provider, to launch an enhanced version of PayThat.co.za for streamlined compliance.

To pay a traffic fine, motorist can follow one of the following options:

1. Simply visit PayThat.co.za, the official website for City of Cape Town traffic fines, search for the outstanding fine using either your infringement notice number or ID number. Once the fine details are confirmed, payment can be completed securely online through the City’s official payment partner, Pay@.
2. If you receive a link from the City of Cape Town (view cityofctviewfines.co.za), simply open it to view your fine. Scroll down to the “Pay Now” button and, select – this will lead you to the paythat.co.za website, enter your fine notice number, and pay your fine online.

Paythat.co.za builds on an existing digital partnership between the City and Pay@, offering a simpler, faster way for users to stay compliant and avoid late penalties.

The platform supports multiple convenient payment options for single, multiple and bulk fine payments, including card payments and Instant EFT on digital platforms; payments via major banking apps such as Capitec (Pay and Pay Bills), FNB, RMB, TymeBank, Absa, Nedbank; as well as mobile wallets and QR-based services like Masterpass, Zapper, Scan to Pay. There are no additional service fees, users pay only the amount reflected on their infringement notice, making the process straightforward, transparent, and secure.

Importantly, the City and Pay@ are also reminding residents to stay vigilant when paying fines online. Motorists are urged to make payments via the official channels, including the PayThat.co.za website, and to avoid unfamiliar messages or links which may be fraudulent.

Using reputable, verified platforms is the safest way to ensure your payment reaches the correct authority and your personal information remains protected.

With PayThat.co.za, traffic fine payments are now more accessible, more convenient, and more secure, helping Cape Town residents settle fines confidently while steering clear of scams and unnecessary stress.