What is Float?

Float is the no-brainer way to pay with your credit card.

Buy bigger at Leroy Merlin and checkout with Float to split your payments over up to 6 interest-free, fee-free monthly instalments using the available limit on your Visa or Mastercard credit card.

No interest or fees. No applications. No new credit. No-brainer.

Why use Float?

How to pay with Float?

It’s as quick and easy as a regular credit card purchase. No sign-up required - just shopping joy on your terms.

How Float works?

At the time of purchase, the full purchase amount will be reserved on your credit card, but only the first interest-free instalment will be charged. The remaining instalments are charged on the same day each month. As you pay each monthly instalment, the amount reserved will reduce to the remaining balance of the purchase until your purchase is fully paid.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • 1. What is Float?

    Float is a buy now pay later platform that lets you split purchases over up to 24 interest-free, fee-free monthly instalments using the available limit on your existing Visa or Mastercard credit card, without any application or credit check.

    Think of it like an interest-free ‘budget facility’ – you get to enjoy your purchases today, pay for them over time and you don’t take out any extra credit to do so, either.

  • 2. What are the benefits of using Float?

    The benefits of Float are simple:

    Float splits your purchase into easy-to-manage, bite-size monthly instalments (as opposed to charging you the full amount up-front like a regular credit card transaction). In short – we buy you all the time in the world to settle your credit card balance. This is especially useful for those BIG value purchases.

    • Float never charges you interest, fees, or late fees. Ever.
    • Float helps you to use your existing credit on your credit card in the best way possible, so you’re not taking on any new credit.
    • The cherry on top? You still get all your rewards points for using your credit card!
  • 3. Where can I use Float?

    Float is available at hundreds of merchants including some of South Africa’s leading household brand names (online, in-store and for invoice sales). You can check out all of our merchants here.
  • 4. Is Float secure to use?

    Yes – keeping your information secure is a top priority for us.

    Float uses a PCI DSS Level 1 certified processor (the highest level of credit card data security standards) to handle your credit card data. This means we never store your credit card details and they always remain safely and securely encrypted. Float also makes use of 3D Secure to approve your initial payment authorisation, for an added level of security.

    We also fully comply with POPIA in how we handle your personal information. For full details of our Privacy Policy click here.

  • 5. How do I use Float?

    You can use Float in 3 easy steps. There is no application and no credit check.

    • Select Float as your payment option at checkout.
    • Choose your number of instalments.
    • Enter your credit card details and Float it!
  • 6. Which credit cards can I use with Float?

    Float works with any Visa or Mastercard credit card. As with any other credit card purchase, you need to ensure that you have the full purchase amount available on your credit card.

  • 7. Can I pay with a debit card?

    No. Float only accepts Visa and Mastercard credit cards with the full purchase amount available in your balance.

  • 8. Why has my Float purchase been declined?

    You must ensure that you have a valid Visa or Mastercard credit card with the full purchase amount available in your balance. Remember, debit cards, cheque cards, and hybrid cards are not accepted.

  • 9. What is a reserve?

    • A reserve (also known as a pre-authorisation) is a hold against the credit you have available to spend on your credit card. It is not a charge and is completely interest-free.
    • This ensures you don’t overspend on your card and helps you to meet your instalment repayments.
    • As you pay each monthly instalment, the amount reserved will reduce to the remaining balance of the purchase until your purchase is fully paid.
    • The reserve will be renewed in between each instalment. You will receive reminders from 7 days before the reserve is renewed.​
    • You may receive an SMS from your bank each time funds are reserved, and the reserve may appear as “pending” or “uncleared” in your account.
  • 10. Why is a reserve placed on my credit card?

    As Float works with your existing credit, and doesn’t issue you new credit, the reserve makes sure you have the full purchase amount available on your credit card. As you pay each monthly instalment, the amount reserved will reduce to the remaining balance of the purchase until your purchase is fully paid. This ensures you don’t overspend on your card and helps you to meet your instalment repayments.

    Remember:

    • The reserved amount is not a charge and is completely interest-free.
    • The reserve will be renewed in between each instalment, not on the instalment date.
    • You will receive reminders from 7 days before the reserve renewal date.
    • You may receive an SMS from your bank each time funds are reserved, and the reserve may appear as “pending” or “uncleared” in your account.
  • 11. How do I track my instalments with Float?

    Float emails you a monthly statement for your remaining instalments and gives you access to the Float Shopper Portal where you can view your instalment plans whenever you want.

    Returns or refunds must happen directly with the merchant where you made your purchase. They will process your request within their normal refund/return policy. Once the merchant has approved the refund, they will notify us and we will adjust your instalment plan or refund money back to you. 

  • 12. What if I need a return or refund on my purchase?

    Returns or refunds must happen directly with the merchant where you made your purchase. They will process your request within their normal refund/return policy. Once the merchant has approved the refund, they will notify us and we will adjust your instalment plan or refund money back to you.