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Setting up PayFast

Payfast is one of the payment methods supported by Bookem

Here's a help article explaining all payment methods.

Follow these steps to set up your PayFast account:

  1. Go to the PayFast website and click on the Sign Up button.

  2. Select the type of account you want to create (business or non-profit).

  3. Enter your email address and password.

  4. Enter your business information, such as your company name, address, and phone number.

  5. Link a credit or debit card or bank account to your PayFast account.

  6. Verify your email address.

  7. Complete the onboarding process.

Once you have created your PayFast account, you will need to add it as a payment method in Bookem.

How to Add a PayFast as a Payment Method in bookem

  1. Go to Settings - Payments & Invoicing.

  2. Click on the Payment Methods tab.

  3. Click Add Payment Method.

  4. Select PayFast as the payment type.

  5. Enter your Merchant ID and Merchant Key from PayFast.

  6. Click Create.

Here are some additional tips for setting up a PayFast account:

  • Make sure that your business information is accurate and up-to-date.

  • Use a strong password that you don't use for any other online accounts.

  • Keep your credit or debit card or bank account information secure.

  • Only use PayFast for authorized transactions.

If you have any problems setting up your PayFast account, you can contact PayFast customer support for assistance.

Here are some of the benefits of having a PayFast account:

  • It's free to sign up and use.

  • It's secure and reliable.

  • It's accepted by millions of merchants worldwide.

  • It's easy to use.

PayFast: Register for PayFast

PayFast Merchant ID and Key explained

PayFast Passphrase explained