PayFast

PayFast

South African Market

VS

ePay

Danish merchants

ePay
Fees from
3.2% vs 1.45% + DKK 1.95
Features

1 shared

1 unique to PayFast · 1 unique to ePay
Regions

0 shared

1 unique to PayFast · 1 unique to ePay
Pay methods

4 shared

8 unique to PayFast · 8 unique to ePay

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3 features · 20 payment methods · 2 regions. We don't rank these — they're here for reference.
PayFast PayFast
ePay ePay
Quick Facts
Fees
Standard transaction rate
3.2%
1.45% + DKK 1.95
Settlement
Time to receive funds
2–3 business days
2–3 business days
Founded
1999
2001
Headquarters
Cape Town, South Africa
Aalborg, Denmark
Sandbox / Test Mode
✓
✓
Webhook Support
✓
✓
Features
Instant Payout Unique
✓
—
Recurring Payments Unique
—
✓
Startup Friendly
✓
✓
Payment Methods
Amex Unique
—
✓
Apple Pay
✓
✓
Bnpl Unique
✓
—
Contactless Unique
✓
—
Credit Card Unique
✓
—
Dankort Unique
—
✓
Debit Card Unique
✓
—
Diners Unique
—
✓
Eft Unique
✓
—
Google Pay
✓
✓
Jcb Unique
—
✓
Maestro Unique
—
✓
Mastercard
✓
✓
Mobile Payment Unique
✓
—
Mobilepay Unique
—
✓
Qr Code Unique
✓
—
Samsung Pay Unique
✓
—
Swish Unique
—
✓
Vipps Unique
—
✓
Visa
✓
✓
Regions
Africa Unique
✓
—
Europe Unique
—
✓

PayFast is best when you...

South African Market
Need Instant Payout
Not available with ePay
Want coverage in Africa
ePay doesn't cover this region
View PayFast

ePay is best when you...

Danish merchants
Need Recurring Payments
Not available with PayFast
Want coverage in Europe
PayFast doesn't cover this region
View ePay

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between PayFast and ePay?
They share 4 payment methods and 0 regions. PayFast adds Buy Now Pay Later, Contactless, Credit Card and 5 more that ePay does not list; ePay adds Amex, Dankort, Diners Club and 5 more that PayFast does not list; PayFast also covers Africa; ePay also covers Europe.
Which is cheaper, PayFast or ePay?
PayFast has published rates from 3.2%; ePay has published rates from 1.45% + DKK 1.95. Headline rates exclude fixed per-transaction fees, FX and chargeback costs, so model your own mix before deciding.
Where can I use PayFast and ePay?
PayFast lists 1 region and 12 payment methods; ePay lists 1 and 12. Check the country list on each profile before onboarding — regional coverage is not the same as local acquiring.
How do PayFast and ePay compare on integration and settlement?
both offer a sandbox; both support webhooks; PayFast settles in 2–3 business days, ePay in 2–3 business days.

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