Payment Gateway Payfast

Welcome to the world of enhanced convenience and versatility with the Payfast Add-On. By integrating Payfast into your Mewayz platform, you open the doors to a comprehensive range.

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Supported County: South Africa

Supported Currency: (ZAR)

Benefits Of PayFast Payment Gateway

• Secure Transactions: PayFast uses encrypted technology and fraud

prevention systems to ensure safe and secure transactions, giving both merchants and customers peace of mind.

• Multiple Payment Methods: Customers can pay using mobile money

(EcoCash, OneMoney), Visa/Mastercard, and more, offering flexibility and convenience for various user preferences.

• Automatic Payment Reconciliation: Payment statuses are

automatically updated in systems like Mewayz, minimizing manual intervention and reducing administrative overhead.

• Real-Time Payment Processing: Transactions are processed instantly,

enabling fast payment confirmation and reducing delays in order fulfillment or service delivery.

How To Access PayFast Add-On?

Ready to enhance your online payment capabilities with PayFast? Follow these simple steps to get started:

• Visit Mewayz Website: Head over to mewayz.com and explore the

extensive range of Mewayz add-ons SaaS Add-Ons.

• Discover Payfast: Navigate to the “Mewayz Add-Ons” section and

locate the “PayFast Add-On”.

• Activate the Add-On: Click the “Activate” button next to the

PayFast Add-On to enable it for your Mewayz account.

How Does PayFast Work?

PayFast integrates with Mewayz to provide a secure and user-friendly payment solution tailored for South African businesses. By activating the PayFast add-on within Mewayz, administrators can configure API credentials to enable various payment methods, including credit/debit cards, instant EFT, and Masterpass. This integration supports both recurring subscriptions and one-time transactions, such as invoices and retainers, ensuring a seamless payment experience for users. PayFast’s robust security features, including PCI DSS compliance and advanced fraud protection, safeguard all transactions, while its intuitive interface simplifies payment management for businesses and customers alike.

Super Admin Settings (Plan Purchase by the Company)

The “Super Admin Settings” are typically accessible to the highest-level administrator or super administrator within a software platform or system. These settings allow the super admin to manage various aspects of the company’s usage and subscription plans. This may include:

• Purchasing or upgrading subscription plans for the entire company.

Company Settings (Bookings, Beauty Spa, LMS & Other Payments)

“Company Settings” in the context of retainers and payments refers to the configuration options available to a company or organization for managing financial transactions. These settings may include:

• Setting up payment gateways for accepting payments from clients or customers.
• Defining retainer or deposit policies for services or products.
• Managing tax settings and compliance.
• Setting payment terms and conditions.
• This Payment Gateway Supports

Supported Modules Include:

• Plans
• Bookings
• Beauty Spa Management
• LMS
• Laundry

Management

• Event

Management

• Parking

Management

• Hotel

& Room Management

• More

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How To Generate a Key?

1. Generate API Key :

To integrate Payfast with Mewayz, you need to obtain API credentials from the Payfast developer portal. Follow these steps:

1. Register a Developer Account

• Visit the official PayFast Developer Portal:

https://developers.payfast.co.za/

• Sign up for a test (sandbox) or live merchant account as needed.

2. Access Your Sandbox Credentials

• After logging in, navigate to the Mewayzboard.
• Copy the provided Merchant ID and Merchant Key under sandbox mode.

3. Set Up Passphrase (Optional but Recommended)

• Go to the Settings section in your PayFast dashboard.
• Click on the Edit button next to the Passphrase field.
• Enter a secure passphrase and save the changes.

4. For Live Credentials

• Switch your account to live mode.
• Obtain the Merchant ID, Merchant Key, and set up a Passphrase as done in

sandbox mode.

Note: Use sandbox credentials for testing purposes only. For real transactions, switch to live mode and obtain production credentials from the PayFast team.

2. Configure PayFast Gateway:

• Log in to your account with administrator credentials.
• Navigate to the settings page.

3. Access Payment Settings:

• Within the settings page, locate and select the “Payment Settings” option.

4. Set Up PayFast Gateway:

• Scroll down the page until you find the PayFast Gateway option.
• Click on the Patnow Gateway to access its configuration settings.

5. Enter Required Details:

• In the settings, provide the following essential details:
• Payfast Mode (Sandbox / Live)
• Merchant ID
• Merchant Key
• Salt Passphrase

6. Save Settings :

• After entering the necessary details, save the settings to activate the PayFast

Payment Gateway within your platform.

This process will enable you to seamlessly integrate PayFast as a payment gateway, allowing your users to make secure and efficient online payments in various cryptocurrencies.

Note: The PayFast Add-On is a paid feature and can be accessed by users who have purchased it. By integrating the PayFast Add-On into your Mewayz account, you’ll provide a reliable and user-friendly payment gateway that supports global transactions.