Onsite Payments

Instead of redirecting customers to a separate payment page, PayFast securely processes the payment in the background while your site remains the primary interface.

How onsite payments work

The customer initiates payment on your website
Payment details are captured securely through PayFast
The transaction is processed without leaving your site
You receive confirmation of the payment result

This creates a seamless checkout experience for customers.

Benefits

Improved conversion rates
Keeping customers on your site reduces friction and abandonment.

Consistent brand experience
Customers remain within your website environment throughout checkout.

Secure payment processing
Sensitive card details are handled securely by PayFast.

Professional checkout flow
Ideal for businesses that want a polished, integrated payment experience.

Typical use cases

Onsite Payments are well suited for:

Ecommerce stores
Custom checkout experiences
Businesses with established web platforms
Merchants prioritising conversion optimisation
Online services requiring seamless payment flow

Customer experience

Customers complete payment without being redirected away from your website. The process feels faster and more integrated, which can increase trust and reduce drop-off.

Important considerations

Ensure your website is secure and optimised for checkout
Provide clear payment confirmation messaging
Test the payment flow thoroughly before going live

When to use onsite payments

Choose Onsite Payments if you:

Want customers to remain on your website during checkout
Need a seamless, branded payment experience
Operate a full ecommerce or web application
Prefer an integrated payment flow over a hosted payment page

Related features

Pay Now Buttons (for simple payments)
Payment Request (for email-based payments)
Subscriptions (for recurring billing)