Memory cards & flash drives

Memory cards and flash drives in South Africa: prices and what to check

Updated 3 November 2026

In South Africa a basic USB flash drive costs about R 99 to R 170, a USB 3 drive of 64 GB and up about R 270 to R 470, and a microSD card of 64 GB and up about R 390 to R 690. Encrypted and 256 to 512 GB drives cost R 2,180 and more. Describe the capacity and speed you need on BlaBlaPrice to get replies.

Warranty and local support

We found no South African rule that applies specifically to flash drives and memory cards, so the warranty is your main protection. Some resellers advertise a local warranty for major brands such as SanDisk. Ask whether the warranty is honoured in South Africa and whether the seller handles the claim, before you pay. Keep the receipt with the packaging.

Heat and storage in summer

Summer runs from December to February, and high heat can damage cards and drives over time. A car dashboard or a sunny windowsill is too hot for them. Keep the cards in a cool, dry place and back up important files in a second place. Winter (June to August) is the cooler half of the year, which suits storage better.

How it is bought here

Capacity and speed class are the main differences, so compare the speed on the listing with the job, such as video recording or simple file transfer. Some resellers offer courier delivery across the country, and stock changes quickly, so check availability before you pay. Ask about delivery to Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria or Gqeberha, and whether the price includes delivery.

What to write in your request

State the type (USB drive, microSD or CF card), the capacity in GB, the speed class and what you will store on it. Add the quantity, the brand if you have one, your delivery city and your budget. If you need encryption, say so, because encrypted drives cost much more than standard ones.

On BlaBlaPrice you describe the drive or card in a chat, and the AI asks for missing details such as capacity, speed and quantity. It then looks through sellers' websites and price lists in South Africa and shows the prices and businesses it finds. Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice reply in the chat with their own offer and delivery terms, and your contact details stay hidden until you choose to share them. Buying is free. For related items, see external storage or computers and components, or start on the home page.