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Give Payfast Gateway v3.1.0 - WordPress Plugin

Developer: Liquid WebCategory: WordPress PluginsTrusted with 3 downloadsLiteLatest v3.1.0Updated 2mo ago

The PayFast gateway is one of the most popular in South Africa.

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The PayFast gateway is one of the most popular in South Africa. It’s an offsite gateway that allows donors to give securely using a variety of payment methods including EFT and credit cards.

Accept Donations with PayFast

PayFast and GiveWP make online donations a breeze. With PayFast there are no setup fees or monthly subscriptions. Only a reasonable per-transaction fee is charged. EFT payments are also nice and they clear instantly without any two day waiting period you find on some other gateways.

  • Easy integration and detailed documentation
  • Fraud Protection Built In
  • Credit Card Payments Supported
  • EFT (electronic funds transfer) Supported
  • Low Fees and Quality Support
  • Supports Fee Recovery

PayFast Gateway Explained

  • No monthly or setup fees
  • Accept credit card payments: Visa & MasterCard
  • Accept Instant EFT: bank payments that clear instantly
  • PayFast requires South African rand as currency

Recent releases

Release history

View all 3 versions
v3.1.0LatestVerified Safe
Jun 24, 2026207.9 KB
Fixed
  • Fixed an issue where PayFast subscription renewals were incorrectly marked as complete
Mar 29, 2024208.9 KB
View changelog
Added
  • Added compatibility with the GiveWP visual donation form builder.
Fixed
  • Prevent donation processing when currency is not ZAR
Oct 2, 2023195.9 KB
View changelog
Added
  • Completely rebuilt with the new Gateway API and now supports subscriptions with the Recurring add-on!

Frequently asked questions

Is Give PayFast Gateway GPL licensed?
Yes, Give PayFast Gateway is distributed under the GNU General Public License (GPL). You can legally use, modify, and redistribute it on unlimited websites.
What is the latest version of Give PayFast Gateway?
The latest version of Give PayFast Gateway on GPLCoffee is v3.1.0 (released Jun 24, 2026, 207.9 KB download size). Every new release is synced automatically, and subscribers can update directly from their WordPress dashboard with the one-click connector plugin.
How much does Give PayFast Gateway cost on GPLCoffee?
Give PayFast Gateway is available for $2.99 for a 1-year license or $7.99 for a lifetime license. Membership plans also include credit-based access so you can download Give PayFast Gateway along with thousands of other plugins, themes, and PHP scripts for a single subscription.
Which WordPress and PHP versions does Give PayFast Gateway support?
The current release of Give PayFast Gateway requires WordPress 6.0 or higher, tested up to WordPress 7.0, PHP 7.4 or higher. Per-release compatibility details are listed in the version history.
Is Give PayFast Gateway safe to download?
Yes. The latest release of Give PayFast Gateway (v3.1.0) was scanned with VirusTotal and came back clean. Scan results are visible on each version page, and releases flagged as malicious are blocked from the catalog.

Auto-updates included

Install it once, update automatically.

The GPLC Connector installs this plugin from your wp-admin and rolls out new versions to your connected sites - up to 25. Included with 12-month and Geek Lifetime plans (plus legacy 6-month).