Who are the Top Payment Gateways in Zimbabwe?

Top Payment Gateways in Zimbabwe
1. Paynow – Zimbabwe’s Most Popular Local Gateway

A homegrown Zimbabwe online payment gateway that lets businesses and websites accept:
• Ecocash, Telecash, OneMoney
• ZimSwitch Vpayments
• Visa & Mastercard cards

Money deposited by a customer goes straight into your bank account (settles next business day typical).

Widely used by local ecommerce, bill pay, and service websites.

⚡ Why it’s great:

Local network support (mobile wallets & bank cards)

Easy setup for businesses

Used by many Zimbabwe online stores

📌 Best for: Local merchants, gyms, online services, content subscriptions

2. ZuriPay – Modern All-in-One Gateway

ZuriPay is a growing African payments infrastructure with merchant tools that let you accept multiple payment types:

Mobile money: EcoCash, OneMoney, Telecash

Visa / Mastercard card payments

ZimSwitch & bank transfers integration

Digital wallet support and APIs for developers

✨ Advantages:

API/SDK support for custom sites

One integration for mobile & card payments

Payment links and digital wallets

📌 Best for: Ecommerce sites, app integrations, SaaS platforms

3. Pesapal – Regional & Global Ecommerce Gateway

While Pesapal is not Zimbabwe-only, it supports businesses in Zimbabwe to accept multiple payment methods across Africa.

Accepts local wallets, bank cards, and international payments

Good reporting and merchant features

Online invoicing & payment links

⭐ Benefits:

Works with Visa/Mastercard

Secure transaction handling

Useful for selling products/services online

📌 Best for: Online stores with regional or international customers

4. Zimswitch Online – Bank-backed Gateway

Zimswitch’s payment system supports merchants and apps with secure online payment features.

Accepts cards, mobile wallets, and bank transfers

PCI-level security and fraud features

Designed to be integrated into websites or apps

👍 Ideal for: Larger ecommerce businesses and enterprise integrations

5. Bank or Bank-Linked Payment Gateways

Several Zimbabwean banks offer merchant online payment solutions that are technically gateways, including:

Merchant APIs from CBZ / Steward / Standard Chartered

EFT‐corp connection tools

ZimSwitch bank card acceptance platforms

📌 Good for: Businesses with established banking relationships