payfast

Process PayFast payments, subscriptions, and refunds for South African platforms.

Updated Mar 14, 2026

Search Tags:#subscriptions #payments #webhooks #api-integration #south-africa #payfast

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npx skills add https://github.com/AfricanDigitalAssetFramework/africa-stack-skills --skill payfast

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Skill: payfast
Source: https://github.com/AfricanDigitalAssetFramework/africa-stack-skills/tree/main/southern-africa/payfast
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/AfricanDigitalAssetFramework/africa-stack-skills --skill payfast

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Integrate with PayFast for payment gateway processing in South Africa. Use this skill whenever the user wants to accept payments via PayFast, process subscriptions, manage refunds, handle merchant payments, verify transactions, or work with PayFast's API in any way. Also trigger when the user mentions 'PayFast', 'South African payments', 'PayFast subscriptions', 'merchant payments', or needs payment processing with subscription support.

Core Features & Use Cases

PayFast payment processing and hosted form redirects
Subscription management (create, pause, unpause, fetch, refunds)
Webhook verification, error handling, and sandbox/testing

Quick Start

Configure PayFast credentials in the environment and trigger a test payment flow to validate end-to-end processing.

Frequently Asked Questions about payfast

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I integrate PayFast payments into a South African e-commerce platform?▼

Integrate PayFast payments by configuring merchant credentials, utilizing hosted form redirects for checkout, and handling webhook verification to confirm transactions within your South African e-commerce application.

Can I manage recurring billing and subscriptions through the PayFast API?▼

Yes, you can manage recurring billing through PayFast subscriptions by creating, pausing, unpausing, and fetching subscription states, alongside processing refunds directly via the API integration.

How does webhook verification work for PayFast transaction processing?▼

PayFast webhook verification validates incoming transaction notifications by checking server origins and signature data, ensuring payment confirmations are authentic before updating your application's order status.

Does this PayFast integration support sandbox testing for local payment methods?▼

Yes, the PayFast integration supports sandbox testing by separating live and testing environments, allowing you to validate end-to-end payment flows and error handling with South African payment methods before going live.

What is the best way to handle PayFast merchant credentials and API authentication?▼

Handle PayFast API authentication by securely configuring merchant credentials in your application's environment variables, ensuring proper environment separation between sandbox and production endpoints for safe payment processing.

Why are my PayFast subscription refunds failing during transaction verification?▼

PayFast subscription refunds can fail during transaction verification due to incorrect merchant credential configuration, improper environment separation, or unhandled API errors when interacting with PayFast endpoints.