Running a township business means adapting to changing conditions every day. From delivery delays to cash-handling risks, keeping your shelves stocked requires fast, reliable payment solutions.
At R&A, we developed Wallet2Wallet to help more than 20,000 traders pay suppliers instantly from their R&A machine. This guide explains how Wallet2Wallet works, why digital supplier payments improve cash flow and how to activate the feature on your existing device.
Every successful trader knows that keeping stock moving is just as important as making sales. When supplier payments are delayed, deliveries slow down, shelves stand empty and customers begin shopping elsewhere.
Recent delivery disruptions have shown just how vulnerable cash-based payment systems can be. Waiting for cash collections or manual payment reconciliations creates unnecessary delays while suppliers wait for payment confirmation before releasing stock.
At R&A, we’ve spent years developing technology that helps traders run smarter businesses. Wallet2Wallet is built directly into your R&A machine, allowing you to pay suppliers instantly, securely and without relying on cash handovers.
Whether you’re restocking daily essentials or placing larger wholesale orders, Wallet2Wallet gives you a faster, safer way to manage supplier payments while keeping your business moving.
Beating The Delivery Delays
Our view is simple: while you cannot control delivery disruptions or changing trading conditions, you can control how quickly you pay your suppliers. When payments are delayed, stock deliveries are often delayed too, making it harder to keep your shelves full and your customers happy.
Using Wallet2Wallet on your R&A machine removes the need for manual cash collections and lengthy payment reconciliations. Instead, suppliers receive payment confirmation instantly, allowing them to process your order faster and release stock without unnecessary delays.
The result is less time spent waiting for cash collections, reduced cash handling and a more secure payment process for everyone involved. It also helps build stronger supplier relationships, making it easier to keep stock moving and your business trading smoothly, even when delivery schedules become unpredictable.
Taking Control Of Your Cash Flow
We designed Wallet2Wallet specifically for township traders, rather than relying on third-party banking apps that may be unreliable or expensive to use. Built directly into your R&A machine, Wallet2Wallet provides a fast, secure way to process supplier payments whenever you need to restock.
When you use your R&A machine to process supplier payments, the money moves instantly from your balance to theirs. There is no waiting period and no manual counting on the pavement. Your supplier sees the payment immediately and updates their system automatically.
When delivery capacity is limited, suppliers naturally prioritise businesses that can confirm payment quickly and keep orders moving efficiently.
Wallet2Wallet already connects traders with more than 180 suppliers across South Africa, including trusted brands such as BAT South Africa, Country Bird Logistics, Econofoods and Big Save.
Every successful business depends on predictable cash flow. Paying suppliers instantly means fewer delays, faster stock turnaround and more time serving customers instead of managing cash.
Whether you call it Wallet2Wallet or W2W payments, the result is the same: faster supplier payments, quicker stock turnaround and a smoother trading experience.
Activating The System On Your Device
We do not believe in forcing our traders to buy new hardware every time we release an update.
If you are operating one of our R&A machines, the tool is already loaded and ready to process W2W payments directly on your R&A machine. You do not need to download anything or call a technician.
- Tap the Wallet2Wallet icon directly on your main home screen.
- Search for the registered supplier or select from the popular list
- Enter your unique reference number or invoice number so the supplier knows exactly who paid them.
- Hit the pay button to finish the transaction in seconds.
The days of counting notes on the pavement while a delivery truck idles outside are over.
As leaders in trader payment solutions, we’re committed to helping businesses across South Africa manage supplier payments faster, safer and more efficiently.
If your preferred supplier is not yet part of the Wallet2Wallet network, you can send them the following link for an easy sign-up: Wallet2Wallet Sign Up
Ready to simplify supplier payments? Contact the R&A team today to discover how easy it is to pay suppliers instantly with Wallet2Wallet from your R&A machine and to help update your FICA status.
FAQS
Are there hidden fees for processing supplier payments through the R&A machine?
Wallet2Wallet is designed to make supplier payments simple and easy with zero fees.
Can I accept card payments and process W2W payments on the same device?
Yes. Your P3 or P5 machine handles money coming in and going out. You can accept a customer’s debit card payment at the counter and immediately use those digital funds to pay suppliers instantly via Wallet2Wallet on the exact same R&A machine.