Customers expect to pay online in the way they already use. Knowing the options helps you choose a gateway that suits your customers and your cash flow.
Common ways to pay
Most South African online shops offer a mix.
- Credit and debit cards
- Instant EFT from the customer's bank
- Buy now pay later services, where they suit the product
- Manual EFT with proof of payment, for larger orders
What a gateway does
A payment gateway takes the customer's payment securely and pays it into your bank account. It keeps card details away from your own website.
What to compare
Compare the fees per transaction, how many days settlement takes, which payment methods are included and what support is offered. Fees are charged by the gateway, not by the website builder.