Is PayFast safe and certified?
Updated 2026-04-21 · PayFast
Answer
Yes. PayFast is a licensed Payment System Operator (PSO) and Payment Service Provider (PSP) under the State Bank of Pakistan. It is PCI DSS Level 1 certified, the highest level of payment security, so card data never touches Playvo's servers.
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Do Playvo bookings accept international cards?
Yes.
Does PayFast use 3D-Secure?
Yes.
Does PayFast support Raast?
Yes.
How does PayFast protect against fraud?
PayFast runs real-time fraud detection (FRMS) on every transaction and enforces 3D-Secure OTP on cards.
Does Playvo or PayFast store my card's CVV?
No.