PayGate is a specialist payment services provider specializing in payment processing for merchants in Africa, and particularly in South Africa. Due to the exponential growth in internet access in South Africa as well as the influx of tourists expected this year, many business owners are looking to be able to accept credit card payments via their websites from both local and international credit cards. PayGate has developed a number of payment services that will enable businesses in South Africa to accept credit card payments from international customers as well as local customers. These services are designed to be as user friendly as possible for both the merchant and the customer.

Credit card is the most popular way to pay worldwide. We have developed a number of services to enable a merchant to accept credit card payments via the internet. Our PayXML Web and PayWeb services enable the merchant to integrate a credit card payment processing system into their website, so their clients can make online credit card payments. Should the merchant not wish to develop a website but would still like to accept credit card payments from their clients via an online payment gateway, our PayBill service enables them to send a bill to their clients via email with a link to a secure payments webpage where the customer can enter their credit card details and submit the payment.

PaySum1, a revolutionary new payment service, has also just been launched as a payment option via PayGate. This service enables merchants in South Africa to offer their international clients the ability to make payments via bank transfer. Once invoiced, the client can make a bank transfer to South Africa via an account in their own country and currency. The merchant will receive the payment in Rand from an account in South Africa. This service is very cost effective and will save both client and merchant money in bank fees. This service is compatible with both the PayWeb and the PayBill service.