As of 2021, debit and credit cards were the most common method used by South Africans in B2C e-commerce transactions, with a share of 44 percent. The second most frequently used payment methods were both bank transfers and digital and mobile wallets, with a portion of 19 percent.
Distribution of e-commerce payment methods in South Africa in 2021
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