Takealot raises free-delivery threshold to R750 and changes checkout
Takealot has raised its free-delivery threshold to R750 and changed its checkout process, with paid delivery options potentially selected by default.
Takealot, an online retailer, has raised the minimum purchase amount required for free standard delivery from R650 to R750. This follows a series of changes to the delivery threshold since the platform's launch in 2011, which have progressively tripled the minimum spend. The increase, by about 67% since 2019, has been implemented to keep up with the competitive online shopping market in South Africa.
Alongside the change in delivery threshold, Takealot has modified the delivery options displayed during the checkout process. In some cases, the system may automatically select faster, paid delivery options, rather than the default free delivery choice. Shoppers are advised to review the final order total and the selected delivery option before completing their purchase.
Despite the changes, orders above R750 still qualify for free standard delivery. Takealot's subscription service, TakealotMore, could become more appealing to frequent shoppers who regularly place smaller orders, as it offers delivery benefits depending on the membership level. For occasional shoppers, the higher threshold may mean they will either need to combine purchases to reach the R750 limit or accept the R75 standard delivery charge for smaller orders.
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