❓ 📋 How to set up PayFast for your school ▶ Show

STEP 1 - Create your PayFast merchant account

• Go to payfast.co.za and click "Sign Up"
• Choose "Individual" if registering personally, or "Business" if you have a registered company
• You will need:
  • Your SA ID number (for individual) or company registration number (for business)
  • Your school's bank account details
  • A valid email address and phone number
• Verification takes 1-2 business days after submitting

STEP 2 - Find your Merchant ID and Merchant Key

• Log in to your PayFast dashboard at payfast.co.za
• Your Merchant ID (8 digits) and Merchant Key appear on your main dashboard
• You can also find them under: Settings → Integration
• Copy them exactly - no spaces before or after

STEP 3 - Set your Passphrase (recommended)

• In PayFast dashboard, go to Settings → Integration
• Click "Add" next to the Security Passphrase section
• Keep it under 32 characters - letters and numbers are safest (avoid special characters like / @ #, they can cause payment signature problems)
• Write it down somewhere safe
• If you don't set a passphrase, leave the field empty below

STEP 4 - Enter your credentials below

• Paste your Merchant ID, Merchant Key, and Passphrase into the fields below
• These ensure parent payments go directly to your school's bank account - Ourel never touches the money