SmartView Performance Report

SmartView Performance Report


What is the SmartView Performance Report?


The SmartView Performance Report is a solution that provides automated reporting directly to your inbox. You can make informed decisions to improve profitability and run operational activities more effectively using key performance metrics across overall sales, average basket sizes, card usage and more.


What are the benefits of using the SmartView Performance Report?


The SmartView Performance Report provides you with valuable insights into business performance, which can help you make data-driven decisions to grow your business.


How does the SmartView Performance Report work?


The SmartView Performance Report is a monthly report that is generated by Payfast based on your transactions. The report includes key metrics related to sales, inventory and customer behaviour.


How much does SmartView Performance Report cost?


There is a discounted fee charged for providing the SmartView Performance Report, which is R249.99 per Merchant ID per month.


What is the SmartView Performance Report fee that I see billed in my invoice?


This is a discounted fee charged for providing the SmartView Performance Report. You, a selected merchant chosen for provision of this solution, will be receiving this feature and functionaltiy at a discounted rate.


I don’t want to be charged for the SmartView Performance fee/I want to unsubscribe from the SmartView Performance Report.


You can opt-out from receiving the SmartView Performance Report at any time by logging in to your Dashboard, click on "Settings", click on "SmartView" and toggle the option off


What kind of reports can I expect to receive with SmartView Performance Report?


You will receive a standard monthly report that includes key metrics related to sales, inventory and customer behaviour.


Can I access the SmartView Performance Report anytime?


You will receive your SmartView Performance Report monthly via email. The report can be accessed anytime via your email inbox.


I have been charged a SmartView Performance Report fee in the past which I was not aware of. I don’t want these charges in the future and want a refund for the amount charged in the past.


You can opt-out from receiving the SmartView Performance Report at any time by logging in to your Dashboard, clicking on "Settings" clicking on "SmartView" and toggling the button off. We will stop sending you the SmartView Performance Report from the next month, and you will not be charged of any SmartView Performance Report fees going forward. In case you have additional concerns, please get in touch via support@payfast.help.


I'm being charged for the SmartView Performance Report, but I'm not receiving it.


The report is being sent to your email address registered with your Payfast account. Please check your Spam folder. If you have a new email address, please send an email to support@payfast.help requesting us to update your information.


I get the SmartView Performance Report for only some of my stores, I want my other stores to be added.


Please send an email to support@payfast.help specifying the Merchant ID and Merchant Name for which you want to receive the report, and we will start sending the report next month.


I don’t understand the SmartView Performance report sent to me. Can I request a demo?


We have a User Guide for the report, which you can find here. If you would like a demo, please reach out to support@payfast.io and they will arrange a demo on the report and how you can utilise it to drive your business.


I need further data points or KPIs to be added to the report, how can this be arranged?


Please send an email to support@payfast.io for any customisation requests to the reports.


I want to get the SmartView Performance Report but I don’t want to pay for it.


Please send an email to support@payfast.io for this special request.


I want to change the frequency of the report from monthly to daily/weekly/quarterly/yearly. What are the options and charges for that?


Currently, we only have a standard option of monthly reports. For customisation, please send an email to support@payfast.io


What if I have any other queries or questions about the SmartView Performance Report?


Please send an email to support@payfast.io

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