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South Africa
Top e-commerce industries
25.8%
Electronics
19.9%
Hobby & Leisure
20.7%
Fashion
Furniture & Homeware
Care Products
DIY
Grocery
Pretoria
Capital
60.4M
Population
+2
Time Zone (GMT)
ZAR (R)
Currency
South African rand
$30.7B
Transactions
value in 2028
8.1%
CAGR
of Digital Payments
during 2025-2028
during 2025-2028
Popularity of e-commerce payment methods
Extend your reach
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South Africa's bank transfer system is anchored by RTC (Real-Time Clearing) for instant payments and EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer) for scheduled transfers, regulated by the SARB for security and efficiency. Innovations like PayShap enable low-cost, real-time payments, promoting inclusion.
Method
Bank Transfer (SA)
Bank Transfer (SA)
LPM Market Share
n/a
Payments
No
Refunds
No - refunds not supported
Type
Bank Transfer
Local Card Scheme
Users
25M
Disbursements
Yes
Yes
Chargebacks
No
Authorization currency
ZAR
Authorization
speed
speed
Instant
Recurring
No
No
Reasons for Popularity
A robust network of banks offers reliable and secure transfer services. Facilitates cross-border transactions, essential for trade and remittances. Government policies promote financial inclusion and digital banking adoption.
