Trade Locally. Keep More of What You Earn.
Most commerce platforms were built for long-distance logistics, high-fee card schemes, and endless equipment rentals. Braai is built for neighbourhood trade: simple, fair, transparent, and local-first.
The Reality of Everyday Trade
The vast majority of everyday commerce doesn't happen across oceans—it happens street by street, suburb by suburb, between people who live and work near each other.
No Complex Logistics Needed
Sell directly to neighbours, local regulars, and nearby community circles with instant pickup or direct handover.
No Monthly Machine Rental Traps
Own your POS hardware outright from day one. Zero recurring terminal hire fees eating away at slow months.
No Payout Delay Extortion
Transfer your earnings directly to your registered bank account whenever you want without daily settlement penalty fees.
Two Equal Paths. Same Modern Suite.
Whether you are a home baker selling on weekends or an established retailer managing multi-store inventory, Braai provides the exact legal and commercial structure you need.
Path A: Community Seller
- ✓Statutory Agency Model (VAT Act 89 of 1991 s 54(1))
- ✓Statutory Supplier Warranty Absorption by Braai (CPA ss 54–56)
- ✓Automated annual IT3(b) tax summary transaction pack
- ✓Fast 2-minute setup directly from your mobile smartphone
- ✓Instant access to local neighbourhood buyer circles
Path B: Business Seller
- ✓Independent legal entity status (Pty Ltd, CC, Sole Prop)
- ✓Automated itemized VAT-201 invoices with legal tax breakdown
- ✓Multi-terminal POS syncing and staff shift management
- ✓Dedicated accounting and enterprise ERP integration adapters
- ✓Direct merchant rail settlement into corporate bank account
Radically Transparent POS Rates
Clear, at-cost pricing with zero hidden scheme fees, zero connection surcharges, and zero minimum transaction penalties.
External Payment Cards
Accept tap-and-pay and chip cards with pure pass-through acquiring cost. Beats traditional bank card machines with zero monthly machine rental.
Sovereign Embers (Braai)
When customers pay using their Braai balance, transfers settle instantly on the internal ledger with zero transaction fee leakage.
The Merchant Bill of Rights
Braai was founded on constitutional principles to permanently protect merchants from predatory platform rent-seeking.
🛡️ 60-Day Advance Notice Rule
No sudden overnight fee hikes. Any change to platform fees requires a minimum of 60 days formal advance notice.
📈 250 bps Annual Rate Cap
Platform rates are constitutionally capped and cannot increase by more than 2.50% (250 bps) in any 12-month period.
🚪 Unconditional Merchant Exit
You own your customer relationships and transaction history. Export your data and leave anytime with zero exit penalties or lock-in.
📱 Hardware Sovereignty
Your POS terminals belong to you. We do not lock devices or force you into continuous hardware refresh leases.
How Braai Earns: 16 Transparent Value Streams
Braai earns sustainable revenue through optional value-add enterprise infrastructure, hardware sales, and reserve treasury management — never through predatory fees or advertising auctions.
In-Person Card POS (2.50%)
At-cost external payment card network acquiring with zero rental fees.
Community Sellers (3.5%)
Statutory warranty absorption, automated IT3(b) tax packs, and buyer discovery.
Business Sellers (4.5%–5.0%)
Automated VAT-201 invoicing, ERP sync, and multi-terminal management.
Gathering & Event Tickets (2.5%)
W3C cryptographic anti-scalp event ticketing and gate validation.
Creator Support & Tips (0.0%)
Zero platform commission on direct peer appreciation and fan support.
POS Hardware Outright Purchase
One-time terminal ownership with zero monthly device rental contracts.
Campground & Tourism Bookings
Verified campsite hold reservations, security deposits, and booking management.
Treasury Reserve Spread (0.25%)
Symmetrical perimeter liquidity buffer on external gateway conversions.
Calculate Your Monthly Profit Retention
See how much more money stays in your business every month when switching to Braai.
Ready to Keep More of What You Earn?
Join thousands of local artisans, pop-up markets, spazas, and independent retailers trading on Braai.