Smarter Payments for South Africa’s Beauty Industry

Beauty businesses thrive on speed, convenience and seamless customer experiences. Clients want quick checkout, flexible payment options and effortless online booking. Whether you run a salon, spa, brow bar, nail studio or mobile beauty service, Payfast by Network gives you a unified commerce solution that keeps your business running smoothly across every touchpoint. 

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With one connected system, you can: 

  • Accept online payments for appointments and packages 
  • Take fast, secure in‑person payments at your counter or treatment station 
  • Manage everything in one simple dashboard 

This leaves you with more time to focus on what matters most: your clients. 

Ecommerce that keeps your bookings flowing

Your clients spend hours browsing beauty services online, but they expect checkout to be instant. Payfast helps you accept payments in a way that feels natural, fast and safe. 

You can accept more than 18 payment methods, including major cards, Instant EFT, QR payments and mobile wallets like Apple Pay, Samsung Pay and Google Pay. This gives clients flexibility and reduces last‑minute cancellations.  

More than 80 000 businesses already trust Payfast, giving your clients confidence the moment they book. 

Perfect for:  

  • Online appointment deposits 
  • Prepaid treatments and packages 
  • Gift voucher sales 
  • Product and retail add‑ons 
  • Memberships and beauty subscriptions  

Card machines that make every checkout effortless

From busy reception desks to mobile beauty setups, Payfast’s POS devices are built for beauty businesses that need quick, professional and secure payments. 

Simple monthly fee: Both devices include a transparent R49 per month connectivity fee. No hidden costs. No surprises.  

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Digital Card Machine

Portable, lightweight and perfect for beauty professionals who move between treatment rooms, stations or client locations. 

Why beauty salons love it: 

  • Lightweight with 4G connectivity for payments anywhere in your salon or on the move  
  • Accepts tap‑and‑go cards and mobile wallets like Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, Google Pay and American Express  
  • Manage retail products or add‑on treatments directly on the device  
  • Access all your transactions in one unified dashboard for easier reconciliation  
  • Delivered free and contract‑free for total flexibility  
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Printing Card Machine  

Perfect for salons, spas or aesthetic clinics where clients want printed receipts with their aftercare or retail purchases.

Ideal for: 

  • Front‑desk checkouts 
  • Retail product counters 
  • Treatment rooms and aesthetic studios  

Includes a built‑in printer, long‑lasting battery and acceptance of all major cards and wallets.  

Why the beauty industry chooses Payfast

  • Made for fast‑moving beauty businessesFrom salons to spas, brow bars to mobile beauticians, Payfast adapts to any beauty setup. Your clients get fast, smooth payments, and your team gets less admin. 
  • Future‑ready POS device designed for client experienceWith tap‑and‑go, 4G connectivity, catalogue management and built‑in receipts, our devices free up your staff to focus on client service instead of admin. 
  • One dashboard for every sale: Manage treatment payments, retail items, online deposits and walk‑ins from one clean dashboard. Your day‑end balancing becomes quick and stress‑free.  
  • Security that builds client trustAll transactions take place in a PCI DSS Level 1 certified environment with smart fraud screening. Your clients pay with confidence, every time.   

FAQs

Can the POS device be used by mobile beauticians or therapists?  

What payment methods do clients prefer? 

Can I manage deposits, product sales and walk‑ins together? 

Do I need to commit to any long‑term contracts?