Payfast/Takealot AutoEFT and Security?

[OzM]

Hey Guys

I've notice the last few times using Payfast to pay on Takealot that they've introducing AutoEFT ... vs manual. The AutoEFT allows you to use your banking details to log into your banking profile via 'their' secure page. They also have a notice saying the manual option won't be available after 31 June.

My whole reason for using Payfast was to avoid entering my credit card details online for my own security/paranoia. Now they want me to provide them with my banking profile details.

Anyone else notice this, have issue with it?

 

[Praemon]

You're breaching your bank's T&C's if you use the "automated EFT" method, as you're providing your banking login details to a 3rd-party, and so you will be liable for any fraud that may occur - https://mybroadband.co.za/news/bank...eft-services-south-african-banks-explain.html

You should raise it with Takealot if they're not offering the normal EFT method, as they're effectively forcing unsafe payment options which is absurd.

 

[OzM]

Exactly what I thought. But the article is obviously updated if FNB, didn't check the other banks, allows the transaction. I didn't follow through the process so can't comment what the next domains/pages are.

Them stating they don't store my details doesn't make me feel any safer. It feels like we going backwards here.

Not sure if its related and intended but the manual payment I did took more than 15min after I received confirmation from FNB by email.

 

[Walker DJH]

Please take note, I have placed an order with Takalot for a memory foam mattress top on 26/8/2021, today they contacted me which said they awaiting payment, yet the amount of R3200 (93-3188-6782)HAD ALREADY BEEN DEDUCTED FROM MY ACCOUNT. So this morning 27/08/2021 I tried to make a payment which has now been confirmed, BUT another R3204 has now been deducted. Would you please rectify ASAP? WALKERD J060, THANKS.
DJH Walker.
063 415 3323

 

[Devo1]

Please take note, I have placed an order with Takalot for a memory foam mattress top on 26/8/2021, today they contacted me which said they awaiting payment, yet the amount of R3200 (93-3188-6782)HAD ALREADY BEEN DEDUCTED FROM MY ACCOUNT. So this morning 27/08/2021 I tried to make a payment which has now been confirmed, BUT another R3204 has now been deducted. Would you please rectify ASAP? WALKERD J060, THANKS.
DJH Walker.
063 415 3323

Done