How do I integrate PayFast with Event Espresso?

In order to use PayFast with WordPress, you need to install EventEspresso. After this step you will need to install the PayFast payment module for EventEspresso, which is provided by PayFast.

Installation requirements

• A working WordPress and EventEspresso installation
•  PHP Curl extension ( Ask your host if you are not sure if this is available )

Installation and testing

The PayFast module may be included in your EventEspresso install directory, but if it is not, you can install it by doing the following:
Version 4.6. – 4.9.

1. Make sure you have a working WordPress and EventEspresso installed.
2. Download the required PayFast Module for your version of Event Espresso:
   • EE 4.6
   • EE 4.7, 4.8, 4.9
3. Unzip the file.
4. Using FTP, copy the PayFast file into payment_methods folder of Event Espresso. Alternatively, upload the PayFast.zip folder within the mod-eventespresso directory to your site via the plugins page of your WordPress site.
5. EventEspresso automatically reads the gateway directory, so it should pick up the new PayFast directory
6. Setup ZAR on EE: navigate to EE general settings > country. Change country to South Africa, change currency code to ZAR, name to Rand, and symbol to R (leave country ISO code as US).
7. Go into your WordPress admin directory, select EventEspresso in the left hand menu and then select Payment Settings.
8. Here you will see a list of all the installed payment gateways. Select 'Payfast'.
9. Select 'activate Payfast'.
10. For testing purposes, use the Debugging Feature and the PayFast Sandbox.
11. The module is now ready to be tested with the PayFast Sandbox. To test with the sandbox, use the following login credentials when redirected to the PayFast site:
    • Username: sbtu01@payfast.co.za
    • Password: clientpass

Going live

In order to make the module 'LIVE', follow the instructions below:

1. Log into the WordPress Administrator console.
2. Using the main menu, navigate to EventEspresso > Payment Settings > PayFast Settings.
3. In the right hand tab, change the configuration values as below:
   • PayFast Sandbox and Debugging set to no
   • Change the Merchant ID = Available on your Integration Page on the PayFast website
   • Change the Merchant Key = Available on your Integration Page on the PayFast website
4. Change the other fields as per your preferences.
5. Click 'Save'.

If you are using version 4.4 or below, please visit GitHub for instructions.