Summary: M-Pesa is how Kenya pays. Integrating it directly into your website or app makes checkout effortless.
In Nairobi, Mombasa and across Kenya, customers expect to pay with M-Pesa. Integrating it properly removes friction and manual reconciliation.
Options for integration
- STK Push prompts the customer's phone to approve payment
- Paybill and Till numbers with automatic confirmation
- Payment aggregators that combine M-Pesa with cards
Reconcile automatically
Match payments to orders and invoices automatically instead of checking messages manually.
Notify customers
Send instant confirmation by SMS, email or WhatsApp.
Data protection
Follow the Data Protection Act and guidance from the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner.
FAQs
Can M-Pesa work with Shopify or WooCommerce?
Yes, through plugins or payment aggregators.
Can we automate refunds?
Yes, through the appropriate APIs.
Is it secure?
Yes, when implemented with proper validation and callbacks.
