Test, Integrate & Launch Payments with Zimswitch
Zimbabwe's unified payments sandbox and merchant platform. Build, test, and deploy payment integrations with hosted checkout, server-side payment verification, and developer tools.
Secure Payments
Bank-grade security for trusted online transactions.
Developer-First APIs
Simple integrations for websites, apps and platforms.
Hosted Checkout
Fast deployment with a seamless payment experience.
Sandbox Testing
Test integrations safely before going live.
E-Commerce Sandbox & Testing Environment
Build, test, and deploy payment integrations with confidence
RESTful APIs
Comprehensive API documentation with interactive examples. Test endpoints directly from the browser.
View API DocsResult Verification
After checkout, the shopper returns to your result URL. Your server then verifies payment status using the returned resource path.
View verification stepsSandbox Testing
Use sandbox credentials to exercise hosted checkout without moving live funds.
Try a test paymentTry a Test Payment
Experience the full payment flow in our sandbox environment with simulated transactions.
Start TestingIntegration Checklist
Get API Keys
Register and obtain sandbox credentials
Integrate API
Use our SDKs or REST endpoints
Test Transactions
Validate flows in sandbox mode
Go Live
Switch to production keys
Enterprise-Grade Infrastructure
Built for scale, security, and seamless experiences
Bank-Grade Security
Hosted checkout keeps card details on the payment widget, reducing the data your application stores.
Real-Time Analytics
Track transactions, payment volumes, and conversion metrics with comprehensive dashboards and reporting.
T+1 Settlement
Funds are processed in real time and settled on a T+1 basis through the Zimswitch national payment infrastructure.
Full Transparency
Complete audit trails, donor receipts, and impact tracking ensure accountability at every level.
Start Accepting Payments Today
Start merchant onboarding to accept Zimswitch-enabled payments. Simple application steps, sandbox testing, and T+1 settlements.
Submit Application
Complete the registration form with your business details
KYC/KYB Verification
Upload required documents for compliance verification
Settlement Account Setup
Configure your settlement account for T+1 settlement
Integrate & Go Live
Use our SDKs, plugins, or hosted checkout to start accepting payments
Onboarding Requirements
Integration Options
Verified Charitable Organizations
Zimbabwe's Most Trusted
Payment Infrastructure
Zimswitch Online is powered by Zimswitch, the national electronic funds transfer switch connecting all banks in Zimbabwe. Your transactions are processed through the same secure infrastructure that powers the nation's banking system.
National switch
Built on Zimbabwe's electronic funds transfer infrastructure
Hosted checkout
Card data is entered on the gateway-hosted widget
Sandbox first
Test integrations before requesting production enablement
Enquiry support
Contact the team through the website enquiry form
Ready to Integrate Payments?
Get started with our sandbox environment and launch production payments in days, not weeks.