It has been widely assumed that making online payments is unsafe. While many have hesitations about online transactions, global markets are swiftly transitioning into a fully digital economy and society may inevitably soon be cashless. This presents a challenge for South Africa, where 19 million adults are excluded from digital transactions. Individuals who prefer cash, now have an alternative means of making online purchases other than Cash on Delivery. The new feature available to merchants using payfast’s online payment gateway to receive payments is accessible to consumers in a few simple steps.
