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South Africa
South Africa Card Payments
Most developed card market: 80%+ banking penetration, advanced infrastructure
Card payments are widely used in South Africa, supported by a well-developed payment infrastructure. As a core payment method in 2026, they are accepted across retail environments and supported by technologies such as chip-and-PIN and contactless payments. For publishers, card payments help drive revenue at scale by enabling secure and widely accepted transactions.
Highlights
Advanced infrastructure
EMV, contactless, instant EFT
35M+
Cards in circulation
80%
Banking penetration
$420B USD
Annual transaction value
60%+
Market share by transaction
| Supported features | |
|---|---|
| Exclusive payment method outside of App Store (Apple) |  |
| Exclusive payment method outside of Google Play (Android) | |
| PO Model Available | |
| Refunds |  |
| Local Entity Required | |
| Supports Recurring | |
| Supports Marketing Co-Promotion | |
| Settlement | Within 30 days |
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