Here is a comparison of the different merchant account options, for card payments acceptance.
Please be aware that these pricing details are generic and do not reflect all Peach payments products. The best way to get pricing information that is most relevant to you is to contact us at sales@peachpayments.com for tailored quote, based on your business needs.
You can have your business bank account at any South African bank. The merchant account is a processing agreement with an acquiring bank, that enables you to collect card payments from your customers.
The key differences between the merchant account options are with respect to :
1. Frequency of settlement
2. Lead time to get setup
3. Payment brands that your customers' can pay with (eg. VISA, MASTERCARD, etc)
Standard Pricing
**NB: All fees exclude VAT** |
|
|
Peach | Nedbank Merchant Account | |
Merchant Account | ||
Once-off Setup Fee | R250 | R250 |
Peach Monthly Service Fee **(Optional) | R199 | R300 p/m |
Monthly Licensing Fee | Included | R150 p/m |
Processing Fee (Per transaction)* | R1.50 | R1.50 |
Tokenisation/Card Storage **(Optional) | *R200 p/m | *R200 p/m |
Refunds (Per refund/reversal) | R1.50 | R3.00 |
Special Transactions - per Transaction | R3.00 | R3.00 |
Per new card stored (Optional) | R3.00 | R3.00 |
Commission Fees: Visa / Mastercard | 2.95% blended | 2.95%*/2.75% (Credit/Debit) |
Contract Period | Cancel anytime | Cancel anytime |
Settlement Cycles | Weekly | Daily |
Setup / Lead Time | 7-14 working days | 14-20 working days |
Foreign Cards Acceptance | Yes (3.95%) | Yes |
Multi-Currency Processing*** | No | No |
Card Acceptance Options | Visa/Mastercard ONLY | Visa/Master/Amex/Diners |
Blended means one rate that applies regardless of volume or card type (debit or credit card)
*Processing Fees:(i.e. Debits)– per transaction costs will drop with more transactions that you do with us.
Special Transactions:Card Storage, per card stored, once off, for the lifetime use of that card.
**Tokenisation: You will need this, should you wish to make use of Card Storage (for future purchases) or for 1-Click Checkout, Subscription or Recurring Billing within your payment model *(i.e. Card Storage)– Once off charge, per card stored - for the lifetime value of that cards use (Please refer to attached Brochure for further information on this option)
***Multi-Currency Card Acceptance:For more information on how to apply for a Multi-Currency acceptance see the following article:
- To register for a Peach merchant account >> Click Here
- To register for a Nedbank merchant account >> Click Here