Accept Online Payments in Africa With Paystack
Paystack is a popular online payment gateway available for businesses in Nigeria, Ghana, and South Africa.
Once enabled, it appears in your Ultimate Membership Pro payment methods, making it easy to accept secure online payments from customers across Africa — and even internationally.
Members can join your site by completing a one-time payment through Paystack.
Payments are processed quickly and the integration is simple to set up.
Supported Card Types
Paystack supports the following card networks:
- MasterCard
- Visa
- Verve
- American Express (available for Nigeria and South Africa merchants)
Additional Payment Channels
Besides debit and credit cards, Paystack also supports:
- EFT (Ozow)
- MasterPass
- SnapScan
This add-on is built specifically for membership purchases inside Ultimate Membership Pro.
Subscription Compatibility
When using Paystack for membership access, please note:
- ✅ One-time payments supported
- ✅ Coupons supported
- ❌ Recurring payments not supported
- ❌ Trial periods not supported
For recurring billing, please use the Paystack Pro add-on.
Requirements
- Your merchant bank account must be in ZAR (R), GHS, or NGN
- Your business must be based in Nigeria, Ghana, or South Africa
Key Benefits of Paystack
- Accept secure payments instantly
- Trusted by leading banks across Nigeria, Ghana, and South Africa
- Supports multiple local payment methods including MasterPass, EFT, and SnapScan
