Ozow
Ozow — South Africa EFT payment gateway enabling instant bank-to-merchant transfers via online banking without card or OTP friction.
Our Verdict
Great fit for South African EFT with smooth UX, but the single-country scope caps usefulness.
Pros
- Instant EFT without card or OTP
- Strong South Africa bank coverage
- Lower fees than card acquirers
- Simple API and hosted checkout
Cons
- South Africa-only scope
- Requires customer online banking login
- Chargebacks less predictable than cards
- Brand trust lower outside SA
When to Use Ozow
Good fit if you need
- Instant EFT checkout for South African e-commerce without OTP
- Bank-to-merchant QR payments bypassing card network fees
- Integrating Ozow as low-friction checkout for South African apps
Pricing
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- Pricing Model
- usage
- Free Tier
- No
- Entry Price
- —
- Enterprise Available
- No
- Transparency Score
- —
Beta — estimates may differ from actual pricing
Estimated Monthly Cost
$25
Estimated Annual Cost
$300
Estimates are approximate and may not reflect current pricing. Always check the official pricing page.
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