Accept Online Payments on Ecwid with Netcash

Set up Netcash on your Ecwid store in minutes. Accept 20+ South African payment methods including cards, Instant EFT, Payflex, QR payments and more — all securely processed through Netcash.

Why Use Netcash as Your Ecwid Payment Gateway?

Netcash gives South African Ecwid merchants a fast, reliable and fully localised payment solution. You can accept card payments, Instant EFT, QR payments, Payflex and digital wallet methods in one place. Payments reconcile quickly, settlements are fast and secure, and customers enjoy a seamless checkout experience.

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Ecwid payment options in South Africa

Use Netcash as your Ecwid payment gateway to offer local checkout methods in one setup: debit and credit cards, Instant EFT, Payflex, QR / Scan to Pay, and other supported methods. If you currently use Payfast on Ecwid, you can switch to Netcash for a local gateway with 20+ methods and next-day settlement into your Netcash account.

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:

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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?
You can process refunds via your Netcash account dashboard, and manually update the relevant orders in your Ecwid store.
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 starts at a small monthly fee, with plans that grow in features and cost to suit your business. All plans in South Africa work seamlessly with Netcash to accept local online payments. View Ecwid's latest pricing and plans here.
5Is it free to use Netcash with Ecwid?
Using Netcash on Ecwid includes a monthly fee and per-transaction fee depending on the payment type. Contact us for the latest Netcash and Ecwid South Africa pricing.
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?
Ecwid’s Starter, Venture, Business and Unlimited plans are available in South Africa, with full support for local payment gateways like Netcash. Pricing follows Ecwid’s standard plan structure, while Netcash handles secure online payments.
10What payment options can customers use on Ecwid with Netcash?
Customers can pay using debit and credit cards, Instant EFT, Payflex, QR payments and other supported local methods. All payments are processed securely through Netcash and synced to your Ecwid order dashboard in real time.
11Does Ecwid pricing differ in South Africa?
Yes. You can embed an Ecwid store on a WordPress site. Payments still run through Netcash via the Ecwid Payments setup (store region South Africa plus Pay Now key). If you want a native WordPress cart instead, see WooCommerce.
12Can I use Netcash instead of Payfast on Ecwid?
Yes. In Ecwid Payments, set your store region to South Africa, install Netcash, and add your Pay Now service key. Netcash is a local payment gateway for Ecwid, with cards, Instant EFT, Payflex, QR and other SA methods. Compare fees and methods with your current provider before you switch.
13How do I set up a payment gateway on Ecwid in South Africa?
Create a Netcash account, activate Pay Now, copy your service key, then in Ecwid go to Payments, choose Netcash, and paste the key. The gateway then shows your enabled local payment methods at checkout.