Smarter Payments for South Africa’s Gaming and Betting Industry
Gaming and betting platforms run on speed, uptime and seamless player experience. Whether you manage an online betting site, esports platform, digital gaming hub or in‑venue betting environment, you need payment tools that keep deposits flowing and players engaged. Payfast by Network gives you unified commerce built for high‑volume, always‑on businesses.
With one connected system, you can:
- Accept fast, secure online payments for deposits, top ups and withdrawals
- Process in‑person payments at kiosks, lounges or events using mobile POS card machines
- Track every transaction in one dashboard for cleaner reporting and reconciliation
More deposits. More uptime. More confident players.
Ecommerce that keeps players in the game
Players expect fast, frictionless checkout the moment they want to top up. Payfast helps gaming and betting merchants accept payments instantly and securely, even during high‑traffic moments.
Accept more than 18 payment methods, including major cards, Instant EFT, QR payments and mobile wallets like Apple Pay and Google Pay. A faster payment flow means fewer abandoned deposits and more active players.
With 80 000+ businesses already trusting Payfast, players feel confident depositing through a recognisable, secure payments brand.
Perfect for:
- Online gaming deposits
- Betting top ups
- Tournament or event fees
- Digital wallet funding
- Subscription‑based gaming models
- VIP or loyalty programme payments
Card machines that keep on‑site gaming moving
Whether you operate in sports bars, gaming lounges, betting halls, casino‑style environments or live events, fast in‑person payments matter. Payfast’s POS devices are built for movement, reliability and speed, functioning as modern card machines and mobile speed points.
Simple monthly fee: Both devices include a transparent R49 per month connectivity fee. No hidden costs. No surprises.
Digital Card Machine
Portable and ideal for roaming floor staff, kiosks, on‑site betting windows and live events.
Why gaming businesses love it:
- 4G connectivity keeps transactions running even at high‑traffic venues.
- Supports tap‑and‑go cards and mobile wallets including Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, Google Pay and Diners.
- Track betting slips and tokens directly from the device catalogue system.
- Delivered free, no contracts and set up in minutes.
Printing Card Machine
Designed for fixed kiosks, cashier counters, redemption desks and on‑site gaming environments where printed receipts support compliance and player trust.
- Built‑in printer and long‑running battery
- Accepts all major cards and mobile wallets
- Handles high‑volume transaction flows with ease
Comes with a built-in printer, all day battery life and acceptance of all major cards and digital wallets.
What makes Payfast different
- Built for high‑traffic, high‑demand environments: Gaming and betting platforms handle spikes during matches, tournaments and special events. Payfast delivers reliable uptime and fast payment processing built for peak moments. Supported by secure infrastructure and 4G‑enabled devices, you stay ready for every surge.
- Unified dashboard for every player transaction: Track online deposits, top ups, kiosk payments and event‑day transactions in one dashboard. Finance teams get real‑time clarity and faster close‑outs.
- Card machines designed for fast play: Our card machines offer tap‑and‑go speed, catalogue management, SMS or email receipts and secure processing. Ideal for busy gaming floors or mobile staff at events.
- Trusted and secure: Payfast is PCI DSS Level 1 certified with built‑in fraud screening. Every deposit or top‑up is protected, giving players and operators peace of mind.