Payfast Documentation Hub

Welcome to the Payfast Docs — your one-stop resource to integrate and manage secure online payments. Unlock the power of seamless transactions with a payment platform engineered for global reach. Our robust system expertly blends the roles of Payment Gateway, Payment Service Provider (PSP), and Payment Processor, offering a unified solution for your growing needs. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur or an established enterprise, our platform simplifies Merchant Onboarding and provides access to a secure Merchant Account.

Custom Integration

Build a custom checkout form and integrate PayFast securely with your site.

Simple Integration

Start accepting payments fast with basic implementation steps like signature creation and redirect URLs.

Authentication & Error Handling

Learn how to authenticate with PayFast APIs and handle errors gracefully.

Recurring Billing

Enable subscriptions and tokenized billing with PayFast’s recurring tools.

Onsite Payments

Accept payments directly on your site without redirecting customers away.

Pay Now Button

Generate simple HTML buttons to accept instant PayFast payments.

Shopping Carts & Plugins

Explore our library of ready-to-use plugins for WooCommerce, Magento, and more.

API Reference

Full server-to-server API docs, including request fields and example flows.