regional Cape Town, South Africa
PayFast
South Africa's most popular payment gateway, serving 80,000+ merchants with 18+ local payment methods including cards, Instant EFT, and Mobicred. Acquired by Network International in 2022.
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Fees from
2.9% + R1.50
Settlement
2–3 business days
Coverage
1 country
Payment methods
6
Dev tools
Sandbox Webhooks
Fees shown are indicative, not a binding quote. Always verify directly with PayFast before signing.
Best for
South African Market
Key features
Instant Payments
Startup Friendly
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