Paystack review

Best for

Businesses accepting payments in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya and South Africa

Free plan

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Pricing

Check the provider's website for current pricing in your currency.

Company origin

Nigeria

Overview

Paystack is stripe-owned African payment gateway for cards, bank transfers, USSD and mobile money. It is a strong fit for businesses accepting payments in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya and South Africa. It is used internationally — check that it supports your country's tax rules, currency and payment methods.

Who should consider Paystack?

Consider it if you are among businesses accepting payments in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya and South Africa. Before you buy, test it with a week of real work, check the price for your number of users, and confirm you can export your data if you switch later.

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