Accepting Payments
Everything a business needs to start accepting payments online and in person, from merchant accounts and gateways to payment links and choosing methods.
Learn what your business needs to accept payments, which providers and tools are involved, and how to choose the right mix of payment methods for your customers.
Topics in this section
- How Do I Accept Payments Online in South Africa?
- How Do I Accept In-Person Payments?
- What Is a Merchant Account and Merchant ID?
- Gateway vs Processor vs Switch vs Acquirer: What Is the Difference?
- Hosted, Embedded and API Checkout: Which Should You Use?
- What Are Payment Links and How Do They Work?
- Which Payment Methods Should Your Business Offer?
Change Log
A running log of notable changes in South African payments, from the DebiCheck rollout and NAEDO sunset to PayShap launches and rule updates.
Accepting Payments Online
A practical guide to accepting online payments in South Africa, covering cards, instant EFT, PayShap, payment links and what you need to get started.