Accept One-Time Membership Payments in South Africa With PayFast
PayFast is a widely-used online payment gateway built for the South African market.
Once activated, this add-on allows users to complete secure one-time membership payments on your site, enabling fast and reliable online purchases through Ultimate Membership Pro.
Supported Payment Methods
PayFast supports a broad range of popular payment options, including:
- Visa Credit Card
- Visa Debit Card
- Instant EFT
- Masterpass
- Mobicred
- MoreTyme
- SCode
- SnapScan
- Store Card
- Zapper
This add-on is designed specifically for membership purchases within Ultimate Membership Pro.
Subscription Compatibility
Please consider the following when using PayFast:
- ✅ One-time payments supported
- ✅ Coupons supported
- ❌ Recurring payments not supported
- ❌ Trial periods not supported
For recurring billing and subscriptions, please use the PayFast Pro add-on.
Requirements
Because PayFast operates locally in South Africa, merchants must have a South African bank account to receive payments.
Supported South African Banks
- FNB
- Absa
- Standard Bank
- Nedbank
- Capitec
- Investec
- TymeBank
- African Bank
- Bidvest Bank
Key Benefits of Using PayFast
- Accept secure payments instantly and efficiently
- Supports major local payment methods (Visa, EFT, Masterpass, SnapScan & more)
- Integrated with leading South African banks for smooth transactions
Summary
PayFast enables secure one-time membership payments for South African users — perfect for businesses selling access without subscription billing.
For recurring memberships, simply upgrade to PayFast Pro.
