Integrations that work with SA businesses

For South African service businesses taking bookings online, the four most widely used gateways are Yoco, PayFast, Paystack, and iKhokha. Yoco charges 2.55 to 2.95 percent per transaction and is the most recognised brand among SA small businesses, which helps with customer trust at checkout. PayFast charges 3.5 percent plus R2.00 and supports the widest range of payment methods including card, EFT, SnapScan, and Masterpass - useful when older clients still prefer direct bank transfer. Paystack charges 2.9 percent plus R1.00 with a R50 transaction cap, making it the cheapest option on bookings above roughly R1,000. iKhokha is best known for its card machines; if you already swipe in-store with iKhokha, connecting the same account lets clients pay online through a secure iKhokha paylink with no second merchant account to manage. Booklink connects to all four, so the right choice depends on your average booking value and your clients' payment habits. Salons and barbers with R200 to R600 tickets typically choose Yoco, iKhokha, or PayFast. Consultants, photographers, and trainers with bookings above R1,000 are usually better off on Paystack because of the capped fee.