Your customers are already on WhatsApp. Now let them buy from you there.
Venvy turns WhatsApp into a shop: a product catalogue, secure PayFast checkout and Courier Guy locker delivery, all inside the chat. Create your account in about two minutes, add products today, and finish your paperwork while we connect your store.
No card needed. R0 while you set up.
- No setup fee
- R0 until you are live
- PayFast checkout
- Courier Guy lockers
You are already selling on WhatsApp.
But every order is admin.
The moment a customer says “I’ll take it”, the manual work begins. None of it should be manual.
Capturing orders by hand
Copying names, sizes and addresses from chats into a notebook or spreadsheet, then scrolling back to find the message you lost.
Chasing proof of payment
Asking for EFT screenshots, checking your bank app and confirming each order by hand while customers lose patience.
Booking couriers one by one
Typing every delivery into a courier website, booking each waybill and pasting tracking numbers back into WhatsApp.
From sign-up to your first order in four steps
You do not need a developer, a website or any WhatsApp setup experience. Start with the basics and add the rest as you go.
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Create your account
Your name, business name, WhatsApp number, email and a password. We WhatsApp you a 6-digit code to confirm the number.
About 2 minutes -
Add your products
Add products straight away in your dashboard, from your phone. Or upload a product list and photos and the Venvy team loads them for you.
Start right away -
We connect your WhatsApp store
Venvy sets up your store’s WhatsApp number, catalogue and checkout, and Meta approves your order messages.
Usually a few business days -
Go live and share your link
Put your WhatsApp shop link on Instagram, TikTok or Facebook. Customers browse, pay and choose a locker in the chat.
Billing starts here
Finish your paperwork while you set up. Add your bank details and verification documents from your dashboard whenever you are ready. You never wait on paperwork to build your store or start selling. We release payouts once both are approved, and your earnings are held safely until then.
Everything your WhatsApp store needs, built in
One service that runs the whole customer journey, from browsing to locker collection.
WhatsApp product catalogue
Customers browse your products, add to cart and check out in one conversation. No website, no app to install.
Up to 30 products live in your store at a time, with up to 100 saved.
PayFast checkout
Customers pay by card, Instant EFT, Capitec Pay, SnapScan, Apple Pay, Google Pay and more. Payment is confirmed automatically, so no more proof-of-payment screenshots.
Payflex (pay in 4 instalments) can be added after a separate Payflex review.
Locker delivery
Customers choose their nearest Courier Guy locker at checkout and a waybill is created for you. Pack the order and drop it off.
Tracking updates on WhatsApp
Customers get WhatsApp updates as the parcel moves, from collected to ready for pickup. You send nothing.
Phone-friendly dashboard
Orders, products, customers and monthly statements showing exactly what you earned, what fees applied and what you will be paid.
Venvy does the technical setup
We handle the WhatsApp Business connection, Meta approvals, checkout and courier setup. You focus on selling.
What your customers experience
A familiar shopping journey inside the WhatsApp they already use every day. No downloads and no new accounts.
Instant catalogue
Products appear as soon as the customer messages. Nothing to load or click through.
Cart in the chat
The cart is tracked in the conversation. Customers add items and see totals as they go.
Secure payment link
A PayFast link is sent instantly. Customers pay the way they prefer.
Nearest locker at checkout
Courier Guy lockers are suggested based on the customer’s area. They pick one with a single reply.
Waybill created for you
Once payment is confirmed, the waybill is booked and the tracking number is sent to the customer.
Delivery updates on WhatsApp
Customers hear about every delivery milestone without you sending a message.
Simple pricing. Nothing until you are live.
Set up for free. When your store goes live you pay a monthly subscription and a fee on each paid order.
Everything you need to sell on WhatsApp
incl. VAT · only once your store is live
Starts the month your store goes live.
- R0 while you set upNo setup fee and no charge until your store goes live.
- 10% per paid orderOn the goods only, never on delivery. Minimum R10 per order. Includes PayFast payment processing. No sale, no fee.
- Courier at costYour customer pays delivery at checkout and we pass it straight to The Courier Guy.
- Weekly payouts optional: +R18/monthMonthly or bi-weekly payouts are included.
- All features includedCatalogue, checkout, locker delivery, tracking updates, dashboard and statements.
The subscription is deducted from your payouts. We only send an invoice if your sales do not cover it. Full fee schedule and calculator · Terms
Frequently asked questions
Can I start before my documents and bank details are ready?
Yes. Create your account, add products straight away and start selling once your store is connected. Your dashboard has a go-live checklist that shows what is still needed and why. Bank details and verification documents can be added at any time. Payouts are released once both are approved.
How and when do I get paid?
Customers pay into Venvy’s secure PayFast account. We deduct the 10% fee on the goods, the courier cost and, once you are live, the monthly subscription. Then we pay the rest into your bank account on your schedule: monthly or bi-weekly as standard, or weekly for R18 a month extra. Your statement shows every deduction.
Payouts start once your bank details and verification documents are approved. Until then your earnings are held safely and shown in your dashboard.
How long does it take to go live?
You can create your account and add products the same day. Going live also needs your store’s WhatsApp number connected and your order messages approved by Meta. That usually takes a few business days. We keep you updated on WhatsApp at each step.
Do I need my own WhatsApp Business number?
No. During the pilot, Venvy can set up a dedicated WhatsApp number for your store. Your personal WhatsApp number is only used for your security codes and for order alerts from Venvy. Connecting your own existing business number is coming soon.
Do I need a website or an app?
No. Customers shop entirely in WhatsApp. You manage your store from the Venvy dashboard in any phone or computer browser.
What payment methods can my customers use?
The methods PayFast offers at checkout, including card, Instant EFT, Capitec Pay, SnapScan, Apple Pay and Google Pay. The 10% fee is the same whichever method the customer picks.
How does delivery work?
At checkout the customer chooses a nearby Courier Guy locker and pays for delivery. You get a booked waybill. Pack the order and drop it at a Courier Guy locker. The customer receives tracking updates on WhatsApp.
How many products can I list?
Up to 30 products can be live in your store at a time, and you can keep up to 100 saved. Switch products on and off as stock and seasons change.
Can I cancel?
Yes. There is no long-term contract. Outstanding orders, refunds and fees are settled as described in our Terms.
Start setting up your WhatsApp shop today
Create your account in about two minutes. Add products straight away. You pay nothing until your store is live.