Stalela Studio

Get paid online — seamlessly

Accept card payments, EFT, SnapScan, mobile money, and subscriptions. We integrate South African payment gateways into your website, app, or system — securely and with zero downtime.

Payment gateway integration

Every way to pay, one integration

From card payments to EFT to mobile wallets — we handle the complexity.

Payment integration dashboard
South African payment gateways

Accept every payment method your customers use

What you get

Every project includes the essentials, baked in.

Card payments

Visa, Mastercard, and Amex via PayFast, Peach Payments, Paystack, or Stripe.

EFT & instant EFT

Bank transfers via Ozow, Stitch, or PayFast instant EFT — popular with SA customers.

SnapScan & mobile

QR code payments and mobile wallets for in-store and online purchases.

Subscription billing

Recurring payments with automated retries, dunning, and plan management.

PCI compliance

Tokenised card storage, 3D Secure, and PCI DSS compliance — your customers' data is safe.

Reconciliation

Automated payment matching, refund management, and financial reporting.

Our process

From first conversation to delivery — here's how we work.

Step 01

Assessment

We review your business model, transaction volumes, and requirements to recommend the best payment stack.

Deliverables

  • Payment needs assessment
  • Gateway comparison
  • Cost analysis
Step 02

Setup

We handle merchant applications, gateway account setup, and API configuration. No paperwork headaches.

Deliverables

  • Merchant account setup
  • Gateway configuration
  • API keys & credentials
Step 03

Integrate

We build the integration into your website, app, or system — checkout flows, webhooks, and error handling.

Deliverables

  • Payment checkout flow
  • Webhook handlers
  • Error handling & retries
  • Test transactions
Step 04

Go live

After thorough testing, we switch to live mode. We monitor the first transactions and ensure everything flows smoothly.

Deliverables

  • Live deployment
  • Transaction monitoring
  • Documentation
  • Support handover

Built with modern technology

Industry-leading tools for reliability, performance, and security.

PayFastPeach PaymentsPaystackStripeOzowStitchSnapScanYocoWebhook handlers3D SecurePCI DSS

Packages

Straightforward pricing. No hidden fees.

Basic Integration

From R5,500

Single gateway integration for your website.

  • 1 payment gateway
  • Card payment support
  • Checkout page integration
  • Success / failure handling
  • Basic webhook setup
  • Test & go-live support
Most popular

Full Commerce

From R12,000

Multi-method payments for e-commerce.

  • 2+ payment methods
  • Card, EFT, and SnapScan
  • Subscription / recurring billing
  • Refund management
  • Payment notification emails
  • Reconciliation dashboard
  • 3D Secure setup

Enterprise

Custom

Complex payment orchestration.

  • Everything in Full Commerce
  • Multi-gateway failover
  • Split payments / marketplace
  • Custom checkout flows
  • Advanced fraud detection
  • Financial reporting integration
  • Dedicated support

Frequently asked questions

Which payment gateway is best for SA?+

It depends on your business. PayFast is great for general e-commerce, Peach Payments for subscriptions, Ozow for instant EFT, and Yoco for in-person. We'll recommend the right fit.

How long does integration take?+

Basic integrations: 1–2 weeks. Full commerce setups: 2–4 weeks. Enterprise: 4–8 weeks depending on complexity.

Do I need a merchant account?+

Some gateways (like PayFast) handle this for you. Others require a separate merchant account. We'll guide you through the process.

What about transaction fees?+

Fees depend on the gateway and your volumes. Typical SA rates: 2.5–3.5% for cards, 1–2% for EFT. We help negotiate the best rates.

Can you integrate with my accounting software?+

Yes. We can sync payments with Xero, Sage, QuickBooks, and other accounting platforms.

Ready to accept payments?

Let's find the right payment solution for your business and get it live in weeks.