Payjustnow for Shopify merchants targeting South Africa
Increase South Africa checkout conversion with Payjustnow
Payjustnow offers a flexible payment solution for South African consumers, allowing them to purchase immediately and pay over time.
As a 'Buy now, pay later' option, Payjustnow is tailored for the South African market. It supports full and partial refunds, providing a straightforward payment experience without recurring or one-click payment features.

Trusted South Africa Payment Method
Payment Method Details
Market Fit
Capabilities
South Africa focus
Strong local relevance for merchants targeting South Africa.
Standard coverage
Standard payment coverage without an additional assurance layer.
Secure authentication
Uses a secure flow to complete the customer payment step.
Buy now, pay later positioning
Buy now, pay later with strong domestic checkout fit for South Africa.
Payjustnow for Shopify merchants targeting South Africa
Increase South Africa checkout conversion with Payjustnow
Payjustnow offers a flexible payment solution for South African consumers, allowing them to purchase immediately and pay over time.
As a 'Buy now, pay later' option, Payjustnow is tailored for the South African market. It supports full and partial refunds, providing a straightforward payment experience without recurring or one-click payment features.

Trusted South Africa Payment Method
Conversion insight
Why Payjustnow can improve local checkout performance
A local payment method can remove hesitation at the final payment step. For merchants selling into South Africa, the gain is usually less about adding another button and more about matching buyer expectation, pricing context, and local checkout trust.
Market fit
South Africa
Designed for local checkout familiarity in South Africa.
Currency readiness
ZAR
Supports local pricing expectations and payment operations.
Checkout confidence
Standard
Built to reduce friction and improve payment trust at the final step.
Payment stack strategy
Local + global balance
The strongest setup usually combines a trusted local method with broader international coverage. For South Africa, that often means leading with Payjustnow while keeping cards and PayPal available for wider buyer preference coverage.
What Payjustnow is
Payjustnow is a payment method that allows consumers to buy now and pay later.
Payjustnow is designed for the South African market, providing consumers with the ability to make purchases and pay in installments. This payment method is particularly appealing to those who prefer spreading out their expenses.
The service supports full and partial refunds, offering merchants a reliable option for managing customer returns and exchanges. However, it does not support recurring or one-click payments, focusing instead on straightforward transactions.
Market Focus
Exclusively available in South Africa, catering to local consumer needs.
Payment Flexibility
Allows consumers to pay over time, enhancing purchasing power.
Refund Support
Facilitates full and partial refunds, easing return processes.
Why Payjustnow matters
Offering Payjustnow can significantly benefit Shopify merchants in South Africa.
Increased Sales
Encourages consumers to purchase by offering payment flexibility.
Consumer Appeal
Attracts customers who prefer spreading payments over time.
Market Specific
Tailored for the South African market, ensuring relevance.
Simple Refunds
Supports easy refund processes, enhancing customer service.
How Payjustnow works
Payjustnow provides a simple and flexible payment flow for consumers.
Customer selects the method
During checkout, the customer chooses Payjustnow as the payment option.
Payment Plan Setup
The customer sets up their payment plan to spread the cost over time.
Order Confirmation
The customer receives confirmation of their purchase and payment plan.
Merchant receives confirmation
The merchant is notified of the successful transaction and can proceed with order fulfillment.
When to use Payjustnow
Payjustnow is ideal for merchants targeting the South African market.
Ideal scenarios
- South African merchants
- Businesses offering installment payments
- Shops with flexible refund policies
Not ideal
- Merchants needing recurring or subscription-based billing
- Checkouts requiring a one-click saved-payment-method flow
Merchant considerations
Merchants should consider the following when integrating Payjustnow.
Market Limitation
Only available for transactions within South Africa.
No Recurring Payments
Does not support recurring billing models.
No One-Click Checkout
Lacks one-click payment functionality, focusing on standard checkout processes.
Refund Process
Supports full and partial refunds, which can aid in customer satisfaction.
Payment Assurance
Does not offer payment assurance features, requiring merchants to manage risks independently.
Compare Payjustnow with common alternatives
Payjustnow is the best choice when local checkout fit in South Africa matters more than generic international coverage.
Integration pathway
Enable via your processor
Add the method through your payment service provider or processor configuration.
Connect it to Shopify checkout
Configure the Shopify-compatible payment flow so customers can see the method at checkout.
Optimise with CartDNA
Use CartDNA to prioritise local relevance, compare payment fit, and improve checkout performance.
Frequently asked questions about Payjustnow for Shopify
What is Payjustnow on Shopify?
Who should offer Payjustnow?
Does Payjustnow support recurring payments?
Does Payjustnow support one-click checkout?
What should merchants review before enabling Payjustnow?
Increase South Africa conversions with Payjustnow
Enable local payments and reduce checkout drop-off.
Integrating Payjustnow can enhance your payment offerings by providing flexible payment options to South African consumers. CartDNA helps streamline this process, ensuring a seamless integration and optimized payment strategy. Start optimising in minutes with your existing Shopify setup.