ZAAfrica · Southern Africa
Payments in South Africa
8 payment providers operate in South Africa, alongside 9 local and regional payment methods. The most widely supported method here is Mastercard.
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Payment providers in South Africa
Filter in the Database| Name | Methods | Countries |
|---|---|---|
 PayPal PayPal is a global digital payments platform supporting 200+ markets and 25+ currencies, offering card payments, digital wallets, BNPL, A2A transactions, and merchant checkout integrations. | 9 | 187 |
 MuchBetter MuchBetter is a global payment solution that offers fast, secure, and cost-effective payment methods for both consumers and businesses. | 34 | 121 |
 Nuvei Montreal-based processor offering card acquiring in 52 markets, 720+ local payment methods, payouts and crypto ramps; owned by Advent International and in the process of buying Payoneer. | 164 | 73 |
Boku Boku is a global mobile payment platform that allows users to make payments for digital goods and services via their mobile phone bill. | 1 | 65 |
 Jeton Jeton is a global payment service provider offering secure, fast, and flexible payment solutions for businesses and consumers. | 8 | 57 |
 PayRetailers PayRetailers is a regional payments aggregator offering local and global payment methods across Latin America with support for BRL, ARS, CLP, MXN, and other countries and currencies including Africa. | 62 | 20 |
 Momo Wallet Momo Wallet is a mobile wallet solution that allows users to make secure payments, transfer money, and manage their finances directly from their smartphones. | — | 19 |
 Mobicash Mobicash is a mobile payment solution that allows users to send and receive money, pay bills, and make purchases directly from their mobile phones. | — | 12 |
Payment methods available in South Africa
Local wallets, bank transfers, cards and cash methods.
| Name | Methods | Countries |
|---|---|---|
Vodacom Vodacom is a South African telecommunications company that also offers mobile payment services through its Vodapay platform. | — | 8 |
Vodafone Vodafone is a global telecommunications provider that offers mobile payment services through Vodafone Wallet and Vodafone Pay. | — | 9 |
Mobicash Mobicash is a mobile payment solution that allows users to send and receive money, pay bills, and make purchases directly from their mobile phones. | — | 12 |
 MTN MTN Mobile Money "MoMo" is a major African USSD and wallet enabling users to store, send, and spend funds through USSD, app, or agent networks. | 1 | 14 |
M-Pesa M-Pesa is a mobile money (USSD) wallet widely used in Kenya, Tanzania, and other African markets. | 2 | 19 |
Momo Wallet Momo Wallet is a mobile wallet solution that allows users to make secure payments, transfer money, and manage their finances directly from their smartphones. | — | 19 |
Boku Boku is a global mobile payment platform that allows users to make payments for digital goods and services via their mobile phone bill. | 1 | 65 |
MuchBetter MuchBetter is a global payment solution that offers fast, secure, and cost-effective payment methods for both consumers and businesses. | 34 | 121 |
PayPal PayPal is a global digital payments platform supporting 200+ markets and 25+ currencies, offering card payments, digital wallets, BNPL, A2A transactions, and merchant checkout integrations. | 9 | 187 |
Most supported payment methods
Offered by providers that operate in South Africa.
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