WooCommerce Payment Gateways in South Africa - Knowledgebase

Integrating local payment gateways is the most critical step to launching a successful South African online store. PayFast and Yoco allow your business to accept Instant EFT, Visa, Mastercard, and QR code payments securely.

Step 1: Install the Plugins

1. Log into your WordPress Dashboard.
2. Navigate to Plugins > Add New.
3. Search for "PayFast WooCommerce Payment Gateway" or "Yoco Payment Gateway".
4. Click Install Now, then Activate.

Step 2: Retrieve Your Merchant Credentials

• PayFast: Log into your PayFast Account Dashboard, navigate to Settings > Integration, and copy your Merchant ID, Merchant Key, and Passphrase.
• Yoco: Log into your Yoco Business Portal, navigate to Integrations, and copy your Live Secret Key and Public Key.

Step 3: Configure WooCommerce

1. In WordPress, go to WooCommerce > Settings > Payments.
2. Enable the PayFast or Yoco toggle switch and click Manage.
3. Paste your API keys into the corresponding fields.
4. Ensure Logging is enabled for troubleshooting.
5. Save changes.

Tip: Always execute a low-value live test transaction to confirm successful webhooks before making your store public.