Why is the credit card option not shown?
To receive credit card payments through PayFast you will need to first verify your account. Click here for more information on how to verify your account.
There is also default minimum and maximum amounts for credit card payments set on your account, if you log into your account and check your settings you will be able to see these limits.
Click here if you need to increase your credit card receive limit on PayFast
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