DStv split-bill feature lets South Africans pay as little as R49.50 a month

South Africans can now split their DStv subscription bill with another person, bringing the cost of selected packages down to as little as R49.50 per person per month.

Introduced by MultiChoice in January 2026, the DStv split-bill feature allows two people to share the cost of a monthly subscription equally through the MyDStv App.

The feature applies to eligible month-to-month streaming and decoder-based packages, allowing subscribers to divide their monthly payment without changing the standard subscription price.

For example, a DStv Premium streaming subscription costing R799 per month can be split into two payments of R399.50.

Meanwhile, the DStv Starter streaming package works out to just R49.50 per person.

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How does the DStv split-bill feature work?

The split-bill feature is built into the MyDStv App and allows the primary account holder to share the monthly subscription cost with one other person.

The account holder manages the subscription and generates a payment link through the app, which can be sent to a friend or family member.

Each person then pays half of the monthly subscription fee separately.

The feature currently supports a 50/50 split between two people only.

This means subscribers cannot divide the bill among three or more contributors.

How much can you save with DStv split-bill?

Depending on the package, splitting the monthly subscription can significantly reduce the amount each person pays.

Here is how the costs compare:

These examples assume an equal split between two contributors.

The total subscription cost remains unchanged, but each person pays only half.

Which DStv packages qualify?

According to the supplied information, the split-bill option is available on all eligible month-to-month, off-contract DStv packages, including streaming and decoder-based subscriptions.

However, subscribers locked into a 24-month fixed contract cannot use the feature.

The option is therefore aimed at customers who pay for their subscriptions monthly without a fixed-term contract.

How to split your DStv subscription bill

The process is managed through the MyDStv App.

1. Open the MyDStv App as the primary account holder.
2. Access the split-bill payment option.
3. Generate a payment link for the person contributing.
4. Share the link with a friend or family member.
5. Each person pays their half of the monthly subscription.

The primary account holder remains responsible for managing the DStv package.

Does split-bill mean two separate DStv accounts?

No. The split-bill feature is a payment-sharing arrangement rather than two separate subscriptions.

It allows two contributors to divide the cost of one DStv subscription.

The information provided does not establish whether the arrangement changes viewing permissions, simultaneous streaming limits or household restrictions.

A cheaper way to manage your DStv bill

With subscription costs putting pressure on household budgets, the split-bill feature gives eligible DStv customers another way to manage their monthly entertainment expenses.

The biggest difference is the amount each contributor pays.

A R799 DStv Premium streaming subscription becomes R399.50 per person, while the R99 Starter package works out to R49.50 each.

For subscribers who can find someone willing to share the cost, the feature offers a way to halve their individual monthly contribution without reducing the package they subscribe to.

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