Payfast

Payfast acts as an intermediary between your online store and your customers’ payment methods. When a customer makes a purchase on your ecommerce website, they are redirected to Payfast’s secure payment page. There, they can select their preferred payment method, such as card, Instant EFT or digital wallet. Payfast handles the payment processing and notifies your store once the transaction is complete, allowing you to fulfil the order.

What payment methods does Payfast support?
Payfast supports a wide range of payment methods, including cards (Visa and Mastercard), Instant EFT (bank transfers), Zapper, SnapScan, Scan to Pay, MoreTyme (Tyme Bank’s Buy Now offering, Pay Later offering), Capitec Pay and Mobicred. This variety of payment options enables customers to choose the method that suits them best, leading to increased conversions and customer satisfaction.

Is Payfast secure for online payments?
Yes, Payfast prioritises security and employs multiple measures to ensure safe online payments. We use 3D Secure technology, which provides an additional layer of authentication for credit card transactions. Payfast also employs SSL encryption to protect sensitive customer information during transmission. Additionally, we have fraud detection and prevention systems in place to minimise the risk of fraudulent transactions.