PayPal

We are PayFast and not PayPal.

For support or queries relating to PayPal, please refer to http://www.paypal.com

No, we are not affiliated with PayPal in any way!

For support or queries relating to PayPal, please refer to http://www.paypal.com

PayFast is a South African based payments collection service whereas PayPal is a US based money transfer/payments system.

The main differences between our services are that:

• PayFast allows you as a South African to receive funds whereas PayPal doesn't,
• PayFast only processes payments in ZAR (South African Rands), and
• there is a one way flow of funds through PayFast from buyer (sender) to seller (receiver).

South African law prevents us from operating a money transfer service like PayPal's where funds can be transferred back and forth between parties.

No, you currently cannot receive money from or transfer money to a PayPal account with your PayFast account.

We are however, very interested in this possibility ourselves, and are pursuing ways to make this happen.

Please register and sign up for our newsletter and we'll be sure to let you know as to developments in this regard.

Please refer to our PayPal in South Africa page for a detailed answer to this question.