What is Paystack?

Paystack is a popular online payment gateway that allows African businesses to accept card payments, bank transfers, USSD, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and more.

Why use Paystack with Tradly?

Smooth online checkout experience
Automated payment verification
Multi-method African payment support
Secure, reliable & fast processing

Once connected, customers will be able to checkout using Paystack directly from your marketplace.

Availability: Paystack supports businesses in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, South Africa, and Côte d’Ivoire (with additional expansion planned across Africa). https://paystack.com/countries

Part 1: Get Paystack API Keys

Step 1 — Open Paystack Dashboard

Go to: 🔗 https://dashboard.paystack.com/#/get-started

Click Settings on left menu

Step 2 — Go to API Keys

Menu path: Settings → API Keys & Webhooks OR

direct link: 🔗 https://dashboard.paystack.com/#/settings/developers

✅ Step 3 — Copy Your Secret Key

In the Test API Keys section, copy:

Key	Purpose
Secret Key	Required for Tradly connection
Public Key	Not needed for Tradly setup

⚠️ Keep your Secret Key private

Do not use Test Key in Live mode

Part 2: Add Paystack in Tradly SuperAdmin

Step 1 — Log in to Tradly SuperAdmin

🔗 https://superadmin.tradly.app/

Go to Settings 🔗 https://superadmin.tradly.app/settings

Step 2 — Open Payment Settings

Settings → Payments

🔗 https://superadmin.tradly.app/payments

Step 3 — Click Add Payment Method

Step 4 — Fill Paystack Details

Field	Meaning
Select Type	Choose Paystack
Name	Display name (e.g., Paystack)
Minimum Amount	Lowest allowed payment
Maximum Amount	Highest allowed payment
Status	Set to Active
Default	Enable if Paystack is default

Click Save

Step 5 — Add API Key

Click Settings (Gear Icon) beside Paystack

Fields to complete:

Field	Description
Enable Paystack	Turn ON ✅
Enable Sandbox	If testing only
API Token	Paste Paystack Secret Key

Click Save

Testing Payments

If you’re testing in Sandbox Mode:

Use Paystack Test Secret Key
Enable Sandbox Mode in Tradly Paystack settings

When ready to go live:

Switch both accounts to Live Mode
Replace test key with Live Secret Key

📌 Notes & Tips

Tip	Why it matters
Use Test mode first	Avoid real charges
Keep Secret Key private	Prevent fraud
Only one default gateway	Cleaner checkout

Video Tutorial

For a complete walkthrough, watch the YouTube guide below: