GiveWp PayFast Add-on

GiveWp PayFast - Integrate PayFast payments with donation forms

The GiveWp PayFast Add-on is an extension designed for the GiveWP plugin that allows you to accept donations through the PayFast payment gateway. It's particularly suitable for organizations fundraising in South Africa and accepting payments in the Rand (ZAR), allowing for seamless handling of one-time donations and subscriptions for recurring donations.

Key functionalities of GiveWp PayFast

• Direct integration with PayFast: redirecting the payer to a secure payment processing process and handling IPN (Instant Payment Notification) notifications.
• Support for one-time and recurring donations: configure subscriptions and flexible donation levels.
• Test and Production Mode: Verify your setup using the PayFast test environment before going live.
• Currency and rounding management: native support for ZAR and PayFast compliant settings.
• Transaction security: compliance with HTTPS protocol requirements and payment signature verification.
• Logging and diagnostics: Logging payment messages and errors for more convenient analysis of the donation process.
• Integration with GiveWP forms: retain donor data and link donations to relevant forms and campaigns.

Benefits for organizations and administrators

• Easier to accept donations locally - GiveWp PayFast allows you to accept payments instantly through South Africa's popular payment gateway.
• Increase donation conversion with a seamless payment process tailored to local payer expectations.
• Financial reliability – Automatic payment status notifications simplify billing and donation accounting.
• Versatile applications – the solution will work well in charities, churches, schools, foundations and social initiatives conducting online fundraising.
• Subscription control – recurring donation management features allow you to build stable revenue.

Example applications

• Crowdfunding campaigns and one-off collections for specific projects.
• Ongoing financial support through monthly donations.
• Membership dues or donations to support non-profit activities.
• Fundraising for local initiatives, events and social projects in the South African region.

Requirements and configuration

To use the GiveWp PayFast Add-on, you'll need a working WordPress installation with the GiveWP plugin installed and a PayFast merchant account. Basic setup steps include entering merchant IDs (Merchant ID/Merchant Key), setting IPN redirect addresses, and selecting production or test mode. It's important to ensure the correct currency settings and an SSL certificate on your website to ensure secure transactions.

Implementation tips

• Before going live, run tests in PayFast test mode.
• Set up notifications and logs to monitor payment status and any integration errors.
• Customize the GiveWP form fields to collect the necessary donor details and transaction references.
• Optimize your donation page for speed and responsiveness, which results in higher conversion rates.

The GiveWp PayFast Add-on combines ease of use with the functionality necessary to professionally accept online donations in the South African payment market. Integrating with GiveWP provides organizations with a robust tool for managing donations while maintaining control over the donation process and transaction reporting.