> PayFast is a South African payment gateway for online stores: how it handles checkout, the payment data it receives and how GDPR consent applies.
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> Canonical: https://www.flowconsent.com/en/services/ecommerce/payfast

E-commerce

# PayFast

Preferences · [Official website](https://www.payfast.co.za/)

PayFast is a South African online payment gateway that lets merchants accept payments by card, instant EFT and other local methods. Stores redirect shoppers to the PayFast payment page or use its integrations with e-commerce platforms. During checkout, order and payment details are sent to PayFast, which may set its own cookies on its pages.

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At a glance

- Category

  [E-commerce](https://www.flowconsent.com/en/services/ecommerce)

- Consent

  Preferences

- Prior consent

  Required

- Documented cookies

  0

Compliance

## PayFast and the GDPR

PayFast is classified as “Preferences”. On a site that targets European visitors, it must only load after the visitor consents, and it must be listed in your cookie policy.

Cookies and trackers

## What PayFast sets and contacts

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