Smarter Payments for South Africa’s Tourism Industry
Tourism and hospitality businesses move fast, and your payments should keep up. From checking in guests and selling tours on the move to managing experiences at busy attractions and taking bookings from travellers abroad, Payfast by Network keeps you always open, online and in person.
With our unified commerce solution, you can:
- Accept bookings online before travellers arrive
- Get paid on the spot with fast, secure POS devices
- Track everything in one simple, intuitive dashboard
Less admin. More bookings. Happier travellers. That is the Payfast way.
Globally recognised booking systems
In our pursuit to help you grow, we’ve connected with leading booking platforms, property management systems, hospitality solutions and more.
Ecomm that keeps you booked up
Managing payments shouldn’t feel like a side job. Most businesses end up juggling a mess of different tools for their website, their storefront and their back office, which usually leads to a lot of manual admin and missed data. We’ve designed our platform to pull all those threads together. By putting your online and in-person sales into one place, you get a clear view of your cash flow and the freedom to let your customers pay however they prefGive visitors the freedom to pay the way they prefer, from anywhere. Accept more than 18 payment methods including cards, Instant EFT, QR payments, mobile wallets and more.
Over 80,000 businesses already trust Payfast by Network, which gives travellers confidence from their very first click.
Ideal for:
- Booking engines
- Tour operators
- Accommodation websites
- Shuttle services
- Activities and attractions
POS devices that keep your tourism business moving
Tourism never stands still, and your payment device should not either. Our card machines are built for travel, queues, crowds and on the go sales, giving you fast, secure payments from check in to check out.
Simple monthly fee: Both devices include a transparent R49 per month connectivity fee. No hidden costs. No surprises.
Digital Card Machine
A lightweight, portable device built for mobility-driven tourism businesses like tour guides, adventure operators, shuttle drivers and market traders. Find out more.
Why tourism loves it:
- Lightweight, 4G enabled and made for payments on the move.
- Accepts tap and go cards and mobile wallets including Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, Google Pay and Diners.
- Manage your product catalogue directly on the device for faster checkout.
- Free delivery and no contracts to tie you down.
- Unified dashboard for both online and in person sales.
Printing Card Machine
Ideal for front desks, ticket counters and retail spaces inside tourist attractions where printed receipts speed up service. Find out more.
Best for:
- Lodges and guesthouses
- Adventure check in points
- Tour offices
- Museums and attractions
Includes a built-in printer, all day battery life and acceptance of all major cards and digital wallets.
Why tourism businesses choose Payfast
- Unified commerce, one dashboard: See your online bookings and in person sales in one place. It is designed to keep guest experiences smooth from start to finish.
- Built for travel and on the go use: 4G ready devices with long battery life keep your payments running anywhere your guests take you.
- More ways to boost revenue: Sell airtime, electricity and vouchers on your POS device. It is a great add on for lodges, shops and transport hubs.
- Trusted and secure: Every guest pays in a PCI DSS Level 1 certified environment with fraud screening built in. Peace of mind for you and your travellers.