Smarter Payments for South Africa’s Events and Entertainment
From concerts and sports fixtures to conferences, expos, markets and pop ups, you need payments that are as fast as your entry queues. Payfast by Network gives your team one connected way to take payments online before the event and in person on the day, all in a single dashboard that keeps operations moving smoothly.
With one connected system, you can:
- Sell tickets and merchandise online in advance
- Take quick, secure in person payments at gates, bars and merch stands
- Reconcile every sale in one simple dashboard, in real time
Less queueing. More sales. Happier fans.
Ecommerce that keeps ticket sales flowing
Make it easy for fans and delegates to pay the way they prefer. Accept more than 18 payment methods, including major cards from Visa, Mastercard and Amex, Instant EFT, QR payments and mobile wallets like Apple Pay and Google Pay. This removes friction at checkout and drives higher pre-event conversion for ticketing, VIP packages and merchandise.
With over 80 000 businesses already using Payfast, customers feel confident the moment they buy. That trust helps reduce drop off and gives your brand credibility at checkout
Perfect for:
- Online ticketing and registrations
- VIP and hospitality packages
- Merchandise pre orders
- Parking and add ons
- Donations and charity tie ins
Card machines built for entry gates, bars and merch
Busy turnstiles and high-volume bars need fast, reliable payments. Payfast’s card machines are designed for quick tap and go transactions, long battery life and mobility, so you can take payments where the action is.
Simple monthly fee: Both devices include a transparent R49 per month connectivity fee. No hidden costs. No surprises.
Digital Card Machine
Lightweight and portable speed point. Ideal for roaming teams at gates, mobile bars, food stalls, VIP areas and vendors on the move.
Why entertainers love it:
- 4G connectivity keeps transactions running across large venues and outdoor sites.
- Accepts tap and go cards and mobile wallets including Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, Google Pay and Diners.
- Manage item catalogues like drink lists, combos and merch on the device for faster checkout.
- Free delivery and no contracts for total flexibility between events.
Printing Card Machine
Perfect for fixed bars, ticket windows and merch booths where printed receipts support stock control and customer experience.
Ideal for:
- Built in printer and all-day battery
- Accepts all major cards and mobile wallets
- Great for permanent kiosks and high-volume stations
Includes a built‑in printer, long‑lasting battery and acceptance of all major cards and wallets.
Why the entertainment industry chooses Payfast
- Built for high volume event days: Queues move faster with quick tap payments, reliable connectivity and devices built to keep selling through peak surges. Your team spends less time troubleshooting and more time serving fans.
- One dashboard for every revenue stream: Tickets, food and beverage, parking, VIP upsells and merch all roll up into one dashboard. Finance closes out quickly with fewer manual errors.
- Devices that do more: Beyond card acceptance, manage catalogues, send SMS or email receipts from device, and expand into add on sales like vouchers when it fits your model. It is hardware that grows with your event footprint.
- Trusted and secure: Payfast is PCI DSS Level 1 certified with smart fraud screening, so every payment is protected. Fans feel safe, and your brand reputation stays protected.