Payment gateways
4 gateways available in South Africa.
Global gateways available here
Checkout expectations
What South Africa buyers expect to see at checkout.
Missing any of the dominant methods below typically costs 15-40% of conversions. Pick a gateway that covers these:
Questions about South Africa
Founders ask these a lot.
What's the best ecommerce platform for South Africa?+
Shopify is the safest default for most South Africa merchants at $0-5K/month revenue — it pre-integrates with the payment gateways available locally. WooCommerce wins if your budget for platform fees is $0 and you're comfortable with WordPress. See the recommended platforms above for detail.
Which payment methods do South Africa buyers expect at checkout?+
Cards dominant in urban markets. Capitec Pay, SnapScan, Yoco POS often seen.
How many payment gateways are available in South Africa?+
We track 4 payment gateways operating in South Africa: PayPal, Adyen, Paystack, Flutterwave.
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