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PayFast Payment Gateway
PayFast Payment Gateway is a WordPress plugin by GeoDirectory Team that connects PayFast, a South African payment gateway, to the GetPaid invoicing and payments plugin. Once it is in place, your customers can pay through PayFast wherever GetPaid collects payments on your site.
- Version
- 3.1.0
- Released
- Jun 26, 2026
- Developer
- GetPaid
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Requires
- GetPaid
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $3.99 a year on its own
What’s new in PayFast Payment Gateway 2.0.1
Version 2.0.1
Latest
- FixedSubscriptions show invalid signature error
What it does
If your business sells to customers in South Africa, offering a local payment option they already know can make paying you easier. GetPaid handles invoices, payment forms and checkout on WordPress, and this add-on lets it send those payments through PayFast. Customers pay on PayFast's own infrastructure, which means card and payment details are handled by PayFast's security systems instead of sitting on your server.
The add-on works alongside the GetPaid core plugin (the Invoicing plugin), so you need that installed first. It runs on most standard hosting setups and comes with documentation and a getting started guide to help with configuration. It also handles GetPaid subscriptions, so recurring payments can be processed through PayFast as well as one-time charges. It suits single sites as well as people who manage several WordPress sites for clients.
Best for
- South African businesses taking payments on WordPress
- Sites already using GetPaid for invoices or payments
- Agencies building payment-enabled sites for South African clients
Features
PayFast as a payment option
Adds PayFast to GetPaid's list of payment gateways so customers can pay invoices and checkout forms through this South African payment provider.
Built for GetPaid
Works as an add-on to the GetPaid core plugin, plugging PayFast into the same payment workflow you already use for invoices and orders.
Subscription payments
Supports GetPaid subscriptions through PayFast, so recurring charges can run through the same gateway as your one-time payments.
Payments handled by PayFast
Transactions are processed on PayFast's infrastructure, which applies its own security protocols to protect customer data and payment details.
Wide hosting compatibility
Runs on a broad range of WordPress and PHP setups, so it fits most common hosting environments without special server requirements.
Setup documentation
Includes clear documentation and a getting started guide that walk you through configuring the gateway and adjusting it for your site.
PayFast Payment Gateway older versions
- 2.0.1Apr 18, 2023
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
Questions about PayFast Payment Gateway
Do I need another plugin for this to work?
Yes. This is an add-on for GetPaid, so the GetPaid core plugin (also known as Invoicing) must be installed on your WordPress site. The PayFast gateway then appears as a payment option inside GetPaid.
Can I take recurring payments with PayFast?
Yes. The gateway works with GetPaid subscriptions, so recurring payments can be processed through PayFast. It also handles regular one-time payments for invoices and payment forms.
Who is this gateway mainly meant for?
It is aimed at businesses that sell to customers in South Africa, since PayFast is a local South African payment gateway. If your customers are used to paying through PayFast, this lets them do so on your site.
How are customer payment details kept secure?
Payments are processed by PayFast, which uses its own security protocols to protect customer data and payment details. Your site passes the transaction to PayFast instead of handling the sensitive information itself.
Is PayFast Payment Gateway free?
The code of PayFast Payment Gateway is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of PayFast Payment Gateway is this?
Version 3.1.0, released Jun 26, 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update PayFast Payment Gateway?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of PayFast Payment Gateway automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
What does PayFast Payment Gateway need?
PayFast Payment Gateway needs GetPaid installed and active.
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