dLocal announces Emerging Markets Payments Handbook
South Africa

South Africa: Support South Africa’s eCommerce with dLocal’s Platform

South Africa’s eCommerce is growing fast. dLocal supports local payment methods like credit cards, mobile wallets, and bank transfers. Use our single API to scale seamlessly, ensuring compliance for retail, digital services, and subscription businesses.

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Market Overview

South Africa is at the forefront of financial inclusion in the continent

Gain insight into South Africa's most relevant payment methods

  1. 24% Debit Cards
  2. 22% Bank Transfers
  3. 20% eWallets
  4. 19% Credit Cards
  5. 9% Cash on Delivery
  6. 6% Others

  • Credit and debit cards

    Play like a local by offering traditional payment methods.

    • Visa Visa
    • Mastercard Mastercard
    • American Express
      American Express

  • Bank Transfers

    Count on a wide variety of options to drive conversion.

    • Stitch
      Stitch
    • FNB
      FNB
    • Capitec
      Capitec
    • Nedbank
      Nedbank
    • Standard Bank
      Standard Bank
    • Investec
      Investec
    • Absa
      Absa
    • Regular Bank Transfers
      Regular Bank Transfers

  • Buy Now, Pay later

    • Payflex
      Payflex
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The ultimate Country Payment Handbook to unlocking eCommerce growth in South Africa

The ultimate Country Payment Handbook to unlocking eCommerce growth in South Africa
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