Integration

iKhokha + Booklink

Thousands of South African businesses already swipe with an iKhokha card machine. Connect the same iKhokha account to Booklink and clients pay online through a secure iKhokha paylink when they book. Get paid upfront, reduce no-shows, and keep all your payments in one account.

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iKhokha

Connected

How clients pay

Paylink

Secure checkout

Card

Visa / Mastercard

Auto-confirm

On payment

One account

In-store + online

iKhokha is a South African payments company best known for its card machines, used by tens of thousands of local small businesses. Booklink's iKhokha integration lets service providers collect payment at the time of booking through iKhokha's secure online paylink checkout. You connect with the App ID and App Secret from your iKhokha dashboard, and Booklink verifies the credentials immediately so you know the connection works before your first booking. Clients do not need an iKhokha account; they pay as guests and the booking is confirmed automatically once iKhokha reports the payment as successful. Booklink adds zero commission on top of iKhokha's own transaction fees. The integration is especially useful for businesses that already swipe in-store with iKhokha and want booking payments in the same account.

How it works

Connect iKhokha

Add the App ID and App Secret from your iKhokha dashboard in Booklink settings. Booklink checks the credentials with iKhokha on the spot, so a typo never costs you a booking.

Enable payment per service

Choose which services require a deposit or full payment at booking. Toggle it on or off per service - full flexibility for your business.

Clients pay when they book

When a client books a paid service, they complete payment on a secure iKhokha paylink. The booking is confirmed automatically once payment succeeds.

Why accept payments with iKhokha

One account, in-store and online

If you already take card payments on an iKhokha machine, your booking payments land in the same account. One settlement, one statement, no extra merchant onboarding.

A brand your clients recognise

iKhokha machines sit on counters across South Africa. A familiar payment brand at checkout means fewer abandoned payments and more confirmed bookings.

Reduce no-shows

Clients who pay upfront are far more likely to show up. Requiring a deposit at booking protects your diary and your income.

No commission from Booklink

Booklink charges zero commission on payments. You only pay iKhokha's standard transaction fees and your R79/month Booklink Pro subscription.

Frequently asked questions

How does iKhokha work with Booklink?

Connect your iKhokha account in Booklink settings using the App ID and App Secret from your iKhokha dashboard. When a client books a paid service, they are redirected to a secure iKhokha paylink to pay. Once iKhokha confirms the payment, the booking is automatically confirmed.

What are the iKhokha transaction fees?

iKhokha sets its own online transaction fees, and rates change over time, so check current pricing directly with iKhokha. Booklink does not charge any commission on top of iKhokha's fees.

Do my clients need an iKhokha account?

No. Your clients pay through the iKhokha paylink checkout as guests. No iKhokha account or app is needed on their side.

I already use an iKhokha card machine. Can I use the same account?

Yes. That is the main reason to pick iKhokha as your Booklink gateway: in-store card payments and online booking payments land in the same iKhokha account, so there is no second merchant account to reconcile.

Do I need the Pro plan to use iKhokha?

Yes. Payment collection is a Pro feature at R79/month. The free plan includes booking, scheduling, and email notifications but does not include payment integration.