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Security and Trust Questions

How safe is PayFast? Get your security questions answered here.

  • Is PayFast a member of the Payments Association of South Africa (PASA)?

    Yes, PayFast is registered with the Payments Association of South Africa (PASA) as an operator involved in “payments to third persons” as required by the South African Reserve Bank (SARB)....

  • Does PayFast report to any oversight entity or conform to FAIS etc.?

    We are subject to the regulation of the Reserve Bank of South Africa and their directives, position papers and policies as well as to the laws and acts of the Republic of South Africa. We have consult...

  • Is PayFast secure?

    Absolutely! And often more so than many other payment methods! PayFast is PCI DSS Level 1 Service Provider (the highest level). PayFast is developed with the same demands on security and performance a...

  • Is PayFast PCI Compliant?

    Yes, PayFast is PCI DSS Level 1 Service Provider which is the highest level possible. But perhaps we should explain what PCI Compliance is: PCI DSS stands for Payment Card Industry Data Security Stand...