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# How to Add PayFast as a Payment Method

> Set up PayFast to take payments in Upmind

[<u>PayFast</u>](https://payfast.io/) is a popular payment gateway in South Africa.

## Getting PayFast credentials

1. Log in to your **PayFast** account.

2. Collect your **Merchant ID**, **Merchant Key**, and **Passphrase**.

## Adding PayFast as a payment provider

1. Go to **Settings** > **Payment Providers** in Upmind.

2. Click **Add Payment Provider** and select **PayFast**.

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</Frame>

## Configuring details

1. Enter a display name. We suggest **PayFast**.

2. Set **Test Mode** to *No*.

3. Enter your **Merchant ID**, **Merchant Key**, and **Passphrase**.

4. Set **Stored** to *No* if you do not want to store payment details.

5. (Optional) Add currencies and payment instructions.

6. Click **Create**.

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## **Adding Currencies**

<Note>
  To use PayFast, **ensure you select ZAR as the currency**, as this gateway supports ZAR only.
</Note>

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## Editing the payment method

Go to **Settings** > **Payment Providers**, click the three dots next to `PayFast`, and select **Edit**.
