Over the past six months, they ran a pilot in South Africa and worked very closely with incredible developers and business owners. They have helped hundreds of businesses from tech startups, eCommerce stores, agencies, and creators get paid online, and built out a team in South Africa to better serve you. To get started with Paystack in South Africa, simply create a free account at paystack.com/signup.
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When you create your free Paystack account today, you have immediate access to the following features:
- Well-documented APIs, libraries, and SDKs to help you build custom payment experiences
- A robust lineup of plugins to eCommerce platforms, such as WordPress, Shopify, Magento, WooCommerce, Wix, and lots more. See our full list of plugins here
- Simple, powerful seller tools to help you bring your ideas to market beautifully
- Automated recurring billing
- A data Dashboard to monitor your business' performance
- Advanced fraud detection
- Detailed reporting for accounting, reconciliation, and audits
- No signup or recurring monthly fees, and lots more!
Common Questions
How do I sign up for Paystack?
Visit paystack.com/signup to create your free Paystack account, and follow the step-by-step instructions on your screen. It only takes a few minutes.
Can I use Paystack if I don't have a website?
Yes, you don't need to have a website to use Paystack. Thousands of businesses use our free seller tools to create an online presence for their brands and accept payments. Learn more about these free seller tools here.
How much does it cost to collect payments with Paystack in South Africa?
We charge a small fee of 2.9% + R1.00 (including VAT) per transaction — for both local and international transactions.
We'll maintain this pricing for life for everyone who created their account during our pilot, and up until June 1, 2021. New merchants who join after June 1 will be charged a slightly increased fee of 2.7% + R1.00 (excluding VAT).
Can I use Paystack even if I don't have a registered business?
Yes, you can use the majority of Paystack features as an individual business owner without a registered business. This is a breakdown of features available to non-registered businesses, which we call Starter Businesses.
