PayGate International is linked for accepting credit cards to over 80 banks internationally and is proud to announce that applications for Nedbank merchant facilities in Namibia are now open.   [...]

We recently conducted independent and anonymous market research to understand our clients and how best we can serve ecommerce merchants who are using our online payment methods.  Here are some of the responses and insights we gained into what our competitors and clients think of us and are looking for in a payment gateway. [...]

PayGate has become a leader in payment solutions for airlines in Africa.  Providing guidance to more than ten airlines in Africa, with more than ten banks to choose from, in more than ten countries, supporting the major African airline booking engines such as SITA and Videcom, and a good understanding of unique requirements and challenges of African airlines, PayGate is a proud payment solution provider to airlines serving Africa. [...]

Businesses with ecommerce websites that require payment online are demanding more ways to get paid (ie greater diversity of online payment products) and absolute reliability.  The online payment market has become more mature than the days when it was just credit cards being accepted and it was "situation normal" for websites to be offline for extended periods. [...]

For international ecommerce businesses wanting to open up ecommerce websites and receive payment online in Africa, more ways to get paid (ie greater diversity of online payment products) and absolute reliability are key deliverables.  In Europe, the East and Americas, consumers have moved beyond the days when it was just credit cards being accepted and it was "situation normal" for websites to be offline for extended periods. [...]

Beware of mails asking you to enter your credit card details or pin. Companies like PayPal, PayGate and Moneybookers have been the target of fraudsters and scammers who send out mails asking cardholders to enter their credit card details, pin and MasterCard Securecode and Verified by Visa details. PayGate will never send you an email asking you to enter your sensitive card data. [...]

With online businesses flourishing it is of paramount importance that your business can process online payments quickly, securely and efficiently. PayGate offers the retailer and the customer peace of mind with their online payment products. Accredited with the major banking institutions of Southern Africa and many other banks around the world - PayGate is the preferred online payment gateway. [...]

As a South African merchant, you can now accept debit cards online using PayGate. This means that by accepting debit cards on your website you can now sell your products to millions of Nedbank and Standard Bank cardholders who are on the MTN or Vodacom networks. [...]

Internet credit card processing is required by any business whose customers are not physically present at the time that payment for goods or services needs to be made. Internet credit card processing has become an essential part of an increasing number and variety of businesses.There are two ways of processing cards online and the merchant should choose the one that best suits his needs. [...]

What is a Merchant Account?

A merchant account is a business cheque account which has been enabled by the bank to accept credit cards. The bank will assess the requirements of the client and provide the appropriate credit card facility. A merchant, or establishment number is allocated to the client and is linked to the business cheque account, thus forming a merchant credit card facility or merchant account. [...]