How do I find out what type of account I have?

How do I find out what type of account I have?

To find out what type of account you have registered for on PayFast, do the following:

  1. Log in to your PayFast account.
  2. Navigate to Account > Business Information. 
  3. Scroll down to Account Details, here you will find your account type.

Alternatively, you can contact us directly, and our support team will assist.



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