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Payfonte gives you multiple integration paths so your team can start quickly, then scale into deeper API control when needed.

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Ecosystem At A Glance

Dashboard

Configure providers, monitor transactions, manage disbursements, and control team access from one place.

APIs and Webhooks

Build server-to-server payment and disbursement flows with full automation and event callbacks.

Hosted Checkout

Send customers to a Payfonte-hosted payment page with local payment methods and minimal integration effort.

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How Developers Use Payfonte

Start with the Dashboard

The dashboard is the fastest way to begin. You can create your account, configure collection or disbursement providers, set webhook URLs, and invite teammates with roles and permissions.This is ideal when you want to go live quickly without building everything from scratch.
Payfonte APIs let you control checkout creation, direct charge, transaction verification, disbursements, and wallet operations from your backend.Use this path when you need advanced control, custom business logic, or tight integration with your internal systems.
Hosted checkout is PCI-friendly and supports multiple African payment methods out of the box. You create a checkout session and redirect your customer to complete payment.You can still receive webhook events and reconcile everything through API or dashboard.

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Integration Paths

1

Set up sandbox account

Create your account and configure test providers and webhooks in sandbox.
2

Choose your collection method

Start with hosted checkout or inline flow, then move to direct charge/API where needed.
3

Implement webhook-driven status updates

Treat webhook events as the source of truth for transaction lifecycle updates.
4

Go live with production credentials

Complete KYB, switch base URL and keys, and monitor first live transactions in dashboard.

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Where To Go Next

Getting Started

Build your first successful API call.

Collect Payments

Compare inline, standard, and direct charge methods.

API Reference

Explore endpoints, schemas, and request examples.