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Connect with PayFast

South African payment gateway — accepts payments at the Powerlynx captive portal.

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PayFast payment system

PayFast is a payment system in South Africa. It connects to Powerlynx via three credentials: Merchant ID, Merchant Key, and Salt Passphrase. It covers card payments, Instant EFT, MTN MoMo, and Mukuru Pay. Supports a sandbox environment for testing before going live. Can be configured per location – different PayFast accounts can be linked to different hotspot locations.

What it provides:

  • Card, Instant EFT, MTN MoMo, and Mukuru Pay acceptance at the captive portal.
  • Per-location PayFast account configuration.
  • Real-time payment validation and instant session activation.
  • Merchant ID and Key-based setup – no additional software required.

Used by operators serving South African markets.

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