How to Pay Invoices with PayFast
At ArchGriffin, we use PayFast, one of South Africa’s most secure and trusted payment processors. You have two ways to pay your invoices:
- [✓] Subscribe Using PayFast – automatic card payments
- [>] Pay Using PayFast – once-off manual payments
New Customers: Setting Up Automatic Payments
If you’re paying your first invoice, we recommend using the Subscribe Using PayFast button.
Benefits:
- [✓] Securely saves your card with PayFast
- [✓] Automatically pays future invoices
- [✓] No need to log in monthly to pay
Steps:
- Open your invoice in the client portal
- Click “Subscribe Using PayFast”
- Enter your credit or debit card details
Already Subscribed? How to Update an Expired Card
Since PayFast stores your card securely, we don’t get notified when it expires. If your payment fails or your card is due to expire, you can:
Option 1: Update Expiry Date Manually
- Go to Billing → Payment Methods
- Edit your saved card and change the expiry month and year
Option 2: Add a New Card
- Delete your existing card under Billing → Payment Methods
- Go to an unpaid invoice
- Click “Subscribe Using PayFast” and enter new card details
Your new card will be used automatically going forward.
Manual Payments: Pay Each Invoice Individually
If you prefer to pay one invoice at a time, choose Pay Using PayFast on the invoice page.
Details:
- [X] No card is saved
- [✓] Supports EFT, SnapScan, Zapper, debit/credit cards
- [!] You must log in and pay each time manually
Summary
| Feature | Pay Using PayFast | Subscribe Using PayFast |
|---|---|---|
| Payment Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Supported Methods | Card, EFT, SnapScan, more | Card only |
| Card Saved | [X] No | [✓] Yes |
| Auto Payment | [X] No | [✓] Yes |
| Best For | Manual control or EFT | Hassle-free billing |
Need Help?
Have questions? Email us at [email protected] and we’ll be happy to assist.
