---
service: "PayFast"
status: "up"
reports_last_hour: 0
reports_last_12_hours: 0
baseline_reports_per_hour: 0
checked_at: "2026-11-01T23:19:06.995Z"
url: "https://instatus.com/now/payfast.io"
official_status_page: "https://status.payfast.io"
website: "https://payfast.io"
---

# Is PayFast down?

No, it's up. 0 reports in the last hour.

## Official updates

- **Gateway Processing Outage** (RESOLVED, 2026-10-27T20:04:06.000Z): This incident has been resolved.
- **Immediate Payout Maintenance** (SCHEDULED, 2026-10-22T19:00:00.000Z): An external partner will be undergoing a maintenance window on 22 October 2026 from 21:00 to 23:00. During this time, Immediate Payouts on the Aggregation Platform will be temporarily disabled. Standard payout services will remain available during this period. We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

## PayFast outage FAQ

### Is PayFast down right now?

No, it's up. 0 reports in the last hour.

### Is PayFast down for everyone or just me?

It looks like it's just you. Reports for PayFast are at their usual level, so try reloading, checking your connection, or signing out and back in.

### What problems are people reporting with PayFast?

Nobody has said what's broken with PayFast in the last hour. If something isn't working for you, pick it above so others can see.

### When was the last PayFast outage?

Reports for PayFast haven't spiked in the last 30 days.

### Does PayFast have a status page?

Yes. PayFast posts updates on its official status page, which currently says operational.

[Go to status page](https://status.payfast.io/)

### What can I do if PayFast isn't working?

Check this page and PayFast's status page for updates, and wait a few minutes before trying again. Skip reinstalling: if it's an outage, the fix is on their side.

### How do I report a PayFast problem?

Hit “I have an issue too” at the top of this page and pick what's broken. Your report shows on the live chart within a minute, and you can leave a comment to tell others what you're seeing.

### How does Instatus Now know?

We combine reports from people on this page with PayFast's official status page, which we check every minute.