Paystack with Zapier
In Zapier: create a new Zap → Trigger: Webhooks by Zapier (Catch Hook) → copy the webhook URL → add it to Paystack dashboard under Settings → Webhooks → add a Filter step (event = charge.success) → add your action (Google Sheets, Mailchimp, HubSpot, Slack, etc.) → map Paystack webhook fields to action fields → test and turn on.
Setting Up Paystack + Zapier
- Create a new Zap in Zapier.
- Select Webhooks by Zapier as the trigger. Choose Catch Hook.
- Copy the webhook URL Zapier generates.
- In your Paystack dashboard → Settings → API Keys & Webhooks → paste the URL in the Webhook URL field. Save.
- Back in Zapier, click Test trigger. Make a test payment in Paystack test mode. Zapier captures the event and shows you all the available fields.
- Add a Filter by Zapier step: only continue if
event(Zapier field:Event) equalscharge.success. - Add your action step(s) and map the fields.
Common Paystack Zap Templates
| Trigger | Action App | Action | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| charge.success | Google Sheets | Create Row | Sales log for finance team |
| charge.success | Mailchimp | Add/Update Subscriber | Add buyer to email list |
| charge.success | HubSpot | Create Deal | Log revenue in CRM |
| charge.success | Slack | Send Message | Real-time sales channel alert |
| charge.failed | Slack / Email | Send Alert | Notify team of failed payment |
| transfer.success | Airtable | Update Record | Mark vendor payout confirmed |
For amount fields, add a Formatter by Zapier step before your action: Numbers → Perform Math Operation → divide the Paystack amount by 100. Map the formatted value (not the raw Paystack amount) to your spreadsheet or CRM currency field.
Handling Multiple Event Types
One Zapier webhook URL receives all Paystack events. To handle different events in different ways, use Zapier's Paths (available on paid plans) or create separate Zaps with different Filter conditions pointing to the same webhook URL:
- Path A: event = charge.success → add to Google Sheets + Mailchimp
- Path B: event = charge.failed → send Slack alert
- Path C: event = transfer.success → update Airtable
On Zapier's free plan, use separate Zaps with the same webhook URL and different Filter conditions.
Learn More
See Paystack with Make for a cheaper alternative at higher volumes.
Key Takeaways
- ✓Zapier has no native Paystack app — use Webhooks by Zapier as the trigger.
- ✓Filter on event = charge.success before taking action to avoid triggering on other event types.
- ✓Paystack amounts are in minor units — divide by 100 in Zapier Formatter to get major unit.
- ✓Common Zaps: payment → Google Sheets row, payment → Mailchimp subscriber, payment → HubSpot deal.
- ✓For production, test with a real Paystack test mode payment to confirm all field mappings work.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Does Zapier have an official Paystack integration?
- As of 2026, there is a Paystack app on Zapier but its trigger coverage may be limited. The most reliable approach is to use Webhooks by Zapier as the trigger — this catches all Paystack webhook events and gives you access to all fields. Check the Zapier app directory for the current state of the official Paystack integration.
- How many Paystack events can I process on Zapier free plan?
- Zapier free plan allows 100 Zap runs/month. Each Paystack payment that triggers your Zap counts as one run. If you process more than 100 transactions per month, you'll need a Zapier paid plan (Starter: 750 runs/month). For higher volumes, consider Make (1,000 operations/month free) or self-hosted n8n.
- What is the delay between a Paystack payment and my Zapier action running?
- Webhooks by Zapier on the free plan uses polling (every 15 minutes), not instant webhooks. This means your Zap may run up to 15 minutes after the Paystack payment. On paid Zapier plans, Webhooks by Zapier supports instant triggers (no polling delay). For time-sensitive automations like real-time Slack alerts, a Zapier paid plan or Make.com (which supports instant webhooks on free plans) is better.
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