As we head into the new year, we’re ready to help you achieve new milestones for your business, both online and in-person. As an already established leader in the South African payments space, we’re now ready to help you achieve unified commerce success with the introduction of our in-person payments solution, the Network POS device.
Our vision is to offer a seamless blend of digital and physical commerce. So irrespective if you’re an established retailer or a small business owner, our holistic solution will empower you to manage inventory, transactions and cash flow—all from a single platform.
What is the Network POS device?
The Network POS device, which is available in digital and print versions, is a portable card machine available exclusively to Payfast by Network merchants. Through its intuitive touch screen, you can upload and easily manage your inventory and accept a variety of in-person payment methods, including Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and China UnionPay card payments, as well as mobile wallet payments such as Apple Pay, Samsung Pay and G Pay. With a quick tap facilitated by NFC technology or insertion of a card, the payment is securely processed and deposited directly into your Payfast by Network account.
What are the benefits of the Network POS device?
The Network POS device has an array of benefits and features that can help your business grow. By using our in-person payment solution, you can:
- Do business just about anywhere with our portable POS device with 4G connectivity enabled through dual-sim technology.
- Accept a variety of local and internationally recognised card and mobile wallet payment methods to ensure your business stays competitive in today’s cashless economy.
- Offer your customers the option to either print their receipt or receive it via email or SMS for a quicker checkout experience.
- Generate additional revenue streams by selling value-added services such as airtime, data bundles and vouchers directly from the POS device.
- Access your funds quicker than ever before through the Immediate Payout feature to improve cash flow.
- Action refunds instantly to your customers when needed via the POS device in a few simple steps.
- Enjoy peace of mind knowing that Payfast by Network is PCI DSS Level 1 certified and that our card machine has the latest PCI software with end-to-end encryption to protect you and your customers.
- Analyse sales trends, manage inventory and understand customer behaviour based on both ecommerce and in-person performance data via the Payfast by Network Dashboard.
- Integrate your online and in-person transactions for a consistent customer experience across channels.
- Benefit from pre-approved unrestricted business funding from Easy Advance, in partnership with Tyme Bank, that you can use for anything from purchasing inventory to funding marketing campaigns.
How much does the Network POS device cost?
As part of our vision of helping the South African economy prosper, we’ve eliminated a big barrier to entry by offering the Network POS device for free. There are no upfront costs to purchasing or renting the card machine, just a R49 per month connectivity fee and associated transaction fees.
How do you get a Network POS device?
To streamline the process of getting you up and running, we’ve made getting your hands on our free POS device as quick and easy as possible. If you’re a new Payfast by Network merchant, simply sign up online and select whether you want our in-person payment solution, our ecommerce solution, or both. Once you’ve completed the sign-up process, you’ll be fully onboarded within 24 hours.
If you already have a Payfast by Network account, you can log into your Payfast by Network Dashboard and navigate to the POS tab in the top menu and follow the steps to order your free Network POS device. Once delivered, you can easily activate it and start processing payments immediately.
The Network POS device isn’t just a payment terminal, it’s a gateway to modernising your business operations. With an abundance of marketing-leading features, it’s the ultimate tool for South African businesses looking to grow.
Start your in-person payments journey today by ordering your free device and giving your customers a fast, secure and seamless payment experience. If you have any questions about the Network POS device, check out our Help Centre or reach out to our friendly Merchant Services team via live chat on our website.
