Always open: Smarter payments for small business growth

South African small businesses operate in a fast-changing world where customers demand convenience, speed and security. Whether you sell online or in person, your payment solution needs to be just as dynamic, and that is where Payfast by Network comes in.

We understand the needs of small businesses from online stores to brick-and-mortar start-ups. With powerful payment solutions in both the POS and ecommerce worlds, we are always open to every type of customer, every context and every platform.

Always open for card payments

For many entrepreneurs, the cost of a card machine can feel out of reach. Upfront costs can be steep and often feel like a burden. These costly devices can seem like too much trouble to bother, but affordable solutions are out there.

The Payfast by Network POS devices have affordable once-off costs of R999 for the digital device and R1 499 for the printing device. After that, it’s just R49 a month to stay connected and accept payments across South Africa.

Why should small businesses invest in a POS?

Safer transactions
Every Payfast by Network POS transaction is screened for suspicious activity, so you and your customers can trade with confidence.

Added revenue streams
Turn your POS into more than a payment tool, sell airtime, data, electricity and more, boosting income on the go.

Options for every type of customer
Our card machine keeps you open to every sale with popular payment types such as Visa, Mastercard and American Express issued cards, mobile wallets like Apple Pay and more.

Always open for ecommerce

Beyond traditional physical sales, more and more customers enjoy the ease and convenience of online shopping. But many small businesses are hesitant to make the jump to ecommerce because it seems complex, expensive or far too much effort. Payfast by Network’s ecommerce solution is designed to help entrepreneurs overcome these barriers.

What should small businesses consider when selling online?

The payment options
All customers are different, and their payment preferences are just as varied. Businesses should not limit themselves and introduce options for every type of customer. With Payfast by Network, you can accept over 18 payment methods, including everything from Instant EFT to QR code payments like SnapScan and Zapper, making it easier for customers to pay.

Built-in trust
Trust is essential for online transactions. Customers need to feel like they’re making a safe choice when paying for services digitally. Over 80,000 businesses already use Payfast by Network, meaning a legacy of trust is built into our ecommerce solution.

Integration complexity
One of the biggest reasons small businesses hesitate to set up online payments is due to how complicated the process can seem. With over 70 ready-made integrations for platforms like WooCommerce, Shopify and Ecwid, setting up an online store is easy with Payfast by Network. 

Always open to small businesses

Small businesses drive our economy, and they deserve payment solutions that keep them always open for opportunity. Whether on-the-ground or online, Payfast by Network gives you the tools to serve every customer, securely and simply.

Start today at payfast.io