Can I receive money from international buyers?
Yes, you can receive payments from international countries via Credit and Cheque cards and Masterpass.
In order to receive payments by credit card, you will need to verify your account. Once you have verified your account you will be able to activate credit card payments on your PayFast dashboard under the Settings tab.
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