PAYFAST

Accept donations with PayFast, a leading South African payment processor.

PayFast is the local choice for South African organizations.

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PayFast: the local choice for South Africans

PayFast is the local choice for South African organizations. Payments are processed in ZAR (South African Rand) by PayFast, while PayPal payments are processed in US Dollars and must then be converted. For donors, PayFast is a familiar and trusted payment platform, which allows them to make donations without any concerns about security.

PayFast allows your donors to give in multiple ways:

Credit Card (Visa or Mastercard)
Instant EFT
Bitcoin
mobicred
MasterPass

All payments are made through the PCI-compliant hosted payment form on PayFast’s website.

With PayFast, there are no setup fees or monthly charges, with per-transaction fees varying based on the method of payment. You can see a full list of fees on their website: PayFast fees.

Our WordPress plugin for PayFast

The Charitable PayFast extension is designed to be quick and easy to set up, so that you can begin accepting donations in South African Rand in no time. Watch the 5-minute video below to see how quick it is to install the plugin, set up your PayFast credentials and accept a donation:

Want to try it out? Test PayFast donations on our demo site.

Requirements:

Charitable 1.3+
PHP 5.3+
PayFast merchant account
Your currency must be set to South African Rand — PayFast does not accept payments in any other currency.

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Popular Charitable Extensions

Charitable extensions allow you to add features to your campaigns and expand how you can get donations.

Recurring Donations

Grow your organization’s revenue easily with recurring donations from your most reliable donors.

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Donor Comments

Give your donors the ability to share a message when they donate.

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Charitable PDF Receipts

Make life easy for your donors by providing them with a PDF receipt for their donation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have a question about Charitable? See the list below for our most frequently asked questions. If your question is not listed here, then please contact us.

Can I see a demo of Charitable?

You can. Contact us and we’ll be glad to set you up with an up-close view of how Charitable can power your fundraising success.

How long is my Charitable license valid for?

All Charitable purchases are for a one-year license. It gives you access to support and our frequent product updates. Annual renewals are automatic and you’re free to cancel any time.

Does Charitable offer a money-back guarantee?

Sure. We are confident you’ll be delighted with Charitable. But, if you’re unhappy for any reason or have a rare issue we can’t resolve, you’ll get a full refund within 14 days of the purchase date.

Can Charitable replace all the fundraising tools I’m using now?

Yes, Charitable offers a complete solution to raise funds and manage donations all in one place. It includes donation forms, peer-to-peer fundraising, annual tax receipts, reports, and so much more. Try it today and see how it can simplify your fundraising efforts – we offer a money-back guarantee.

What payment gateways do I get out of the box?

You can start accepting donations through PayPal and Stripe as soon as you launch. Using Charitable’s easy-to-install extensions, you can add other gateways such as Payrexx, Authorize.Net, and several others.

Can I generate tax receipts for my donors?

Yes, and it’s easy. Receipts go out automatically after the donation. Plus you can customize the receipt template to include your organization’s information and branding.

Can I customize donation forms to match my website’s branding?

Absolutely. Charitable has layouts and color schemes for you to experiment with out of the box. If you’d like to keep everything consistent with your site’s design and identity, that’s the default option.