Ecwid – Start selling online for free!

Ecwid by Lightspeed is an ecommerce platform that helps you to create a bold, easy-to-use online store and start selling anywhere online or in-person. Hundreds of thousands of business owners use Ecwid worldwide, as it’s the ideal platform for small and medium-sized businesses. Get started on the plan that suits your business, and upgrade as your business grows.

 Netcash for Ecwid

The Netcash Payment Gateway is a simple and secure way to accept payments on Ecwid in South Africa. Within minutes, you can add 20+ local payment options for your customers to choose from, like credit and debit card, Payflex, 1Voucher, Ozow Instant EFT, Capitec Pay, and more. 

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Key features

Multiple payment options

Increases sales by adding over 20 local payment options to your website in one payment gateway - no extra setups or plugins required. Plus, add or remove payment options instantly, as your business grows and changes. This means you don’t need extra plugins or complicated setups — Netcash works as your single Ecwid payment solution.

Easily manage orders and payments

Manage your orders directly from your Ecwid dashboard. Customer payments made through Netcash automatically sync to and update your store’s orders, making customer service and delivery seamless.

Built to be the best for your brand

Use Ecwid’s simple template-based builder to build a beautiful website and store for your business. Improve conversions and get ranked in Google Search with advanced SEO features, promotions, video content, and more. Need more customisation? Ecwid offers extensive CSS customisation as well as developer support and services for more advanced ecommerce businesses.

Sell anywhere

Boost your revenue on Facebook, Instagram, LinkUp, Google Ads, via email, or in-person via the app, with Ecwid’s integrated online selling tools that connect directly to your store. Add Buy Buttons to external websites to drive affiliate marketing traffic and sales, or place them in emails and newsletters to easily convert subscribers. No matter where you sell, all of your orders will sync to your Ecwid dashboard and Netcash account, ensuring you never miss a sale.

One fee, one setup

Get multiple payment options, services, software integrations and a dedicated account manager all in one with Netcash. You pay a fixed monthly fee and transaction fees per payment method, keeping things simple and predictable, while delivering maximum value. Plus, with Ecwid, there are no extra cart fees - you will only pay for your Ecwid store plan.

Compatible with:

Ecwid

Netcash Shop

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Frequently Asked Questions

1What do I need to connect my Netcash account with Ecwid?
You need to have an active Netcash account, with the Pay Now service active. In Ecwid, ensure your store region is set to South Africa, and in the Payments menu, choose Netcash to install the plugin. Add your Netcash Pay Now service key, and you’re ready to start selling online.
2Can I refund payments from Ecwid?
Refunds are managed in your Netcash dashboard and reflected in your Ecwid orders for easy reconciliation.
3Can I run subscriptions with Ecwid and Netcash?
Unfortunately, Ecwid does not support subscription payments in South Africa. These can only be run through the Lightspeed Payments or Stripe payment gateway, which are not available in this region.
4 How much does Ecwid cost?
Ecwid offers a Free plan for small stores, plus paid Venture, Business, and Unlimited plans. In South Africa, these work seamlessly with Netcash to handle local payments.
5Is it free to use Netcash with Ecwid?
If you add Netcash as your payment gateway, you only pay a set monthly fee and transaction fee per payment type. Contact us for the latest rates.
6How do I know when I’ve received a payment?
Payments made through Ecwid will automatically sync to and update your orders in Ecwid, marking them as ‘Paid’. You can also check your Netcash account to match orders and payments easily, using the order numbers you’ve setup in your Ecwid store. Enable notifications from Ecwid and Netcash to get updates in realtime.
7Can I accept overseas payments with Netcash and Ecwid?
Yes, you can, as long as the customer’s card is 3D Secure enabled. You will be settled in South African Rands to your Netcash account.
8Can I migrate from Ecwid to WooCommerce?
Yes, you can. You can import your Ecwid store data like orders, customers, and products to WooCommerce using migration tools like LitExtension, Cart2Cart, and others. Ask us about experts who may be able to help you with a large scale migration.
9Does Ecwid work on WordPress?
Yes, your Ecwid online store can be added to a WordPress website, using their plugin. Ecwid is a great option if you prefer a sell-anywhere solution (like selling on social media, through Buy Buttons on external sites, and more), over WooCommerce which can typically only work with and sell via a WordPress website.