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title: "How to pay your invoice via EFT - Payfast"
canonical: "https://support.soteria-cloud.co.za/space/SCKB/50593793/How%20to%20pay%20your%20invoice%20via%20EFT%20-%20Payfast"
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## Overview

This guide explains how to obtain the correct bank details and reference number to pay using our Instant EFT System, PayFast.

> ❌ **IMPORTANT:** You must go through these steps **EVERY TIME** you pay an invoice to notify our system that you are making the payment so it can be identified and marked against your invoice.
> ❌ 
> ❌ **Alternative:** Contact us to pay via direct debit at [billing@soteriabackup.com](mailto:billing@soteriabackup.com)

## Step-by-Step Instructions

### Step 1: Access Your Invoice

- Go to your invoice
- Click the link to log into your client area to view and pay the invoice

### Step 2: View Payment Options

- Click the dropdown arrow where it says "Unpaid"

### Step 3: Select Payment Method

- Click **Pay Now**

### Step 4: Redirect to PayFast

- You will be redirected to a secure PayFast site
- Fill in your details and click **Register & Pay**
- Select **Pay via Internet banking** to proceed to your banking portal

### Step 5: Manual EFT Payment Option

Click the second option under "OR" to view bank details for manual EFT payment. Use the provided details:

- Payment to
- Beneficiary name
- Branch name
- Branch number
- Account number
- **Unique beneficiary reference** (mandatory)
- Amount

> ✅ The unique beneficiary reference is critical for matching your payment to your invoice. Make sure to include it when making the EFT payment.