WooCommerce M-PESA Plugin with STK Push

WooCommerce M-PESA Payment Gateway Plugin

Unlock seamless mobile payments for your WooCommerce store with the M-PESA Payment Gateway Plugin. This plugin integrates Kenya’s largest mobile money network into your checkout process, offering your customers a convenient and secure payment option.

Demo Product

For demonstration purposes, we invite you to purchase our demo product. Experience the plugin’s seamless checkout process firsthand.

Key Features

1. Effortless Checkout: Customers enter their phone number at checkout, click “Initiate Payment,” and receive a secure STK push notification on their phone.
   • They confirm payment using their M-PESA PIN.
   • Upon successful payment, the store displays “Payment Successful” and redirects to the WooCommerce Thank You page.
   • If the transaction fails, the reason is displayed below the “Initiate Payment” button.
2. Licensed for One Domain: The plugin is licensed for use on a single domain only, ensuring tailored support and functionality.
3. Detailed Transaction Records: Every payment is logged and associated with the corresponding WooCommerce order. View details in both order notes and a clear table format.
4. Fast and Secure: Leverages M-PESA’s STK push technology for an efficient and secure payment experience.
5. Comprehensive Integration: Supports both Simple and Virtual products within WooCommerce.
6. Enhanced Customer Experience: Simplifies the payment process, offering a familiar and fast checkout method for millions of Kenyans.

How It Works for Customers

• Customers add products to their cart and proceed to checkout.
• On the checkout page, they select M-PESA as the payment method.
• After entering their phone number, they click “Initiate Payment.”
• An STK push notification is sent to their phone, prompting them to confirm payment with their M-PESA PIN.
• Once payment is complete:
  • If successful: The store displays “Payment Successful” and redirects to the Thank You page.
  • If failed: The reason for failure is displayed, allowing the customer to retry.

Installation and Configuration Guide

Pre-Requisites

• PayBill/Till Number: Ensure you have an active PayBill or Till Number, its Head Office, and Shortcode details.
• Daraja Account: Create a free account on the Safaricom Daraja Portal and link your PayBill/Till Number to it.

Plugin Installation

1. Install WooCommerce: Ensure the WooCommerce plugin is installed and activated on your WordPress site.
2. Upload Plugin Files:
   • Download the plugin files and upload them to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
   • Alternatively, install directly from the WordPress admin dashboard under “Plugins” > “Add New.”
3. Activate the Plugin: Navigate to “Plugins” in your WordPress admin and activate the “WooCommerce M-PESA Payment Gateway.”

Plugin Configuration

1. Access Settings: Go to “WooCommerce” > “Settings” > “Payments.”
2. Locate M-PESA: Find the “M-PESA Express Manage” section.
3. Fill in Required Credentials:
   • Consumer Key: Found on your Daraja Portal account.
   • Consumer Secret: Also found on the Daraja Portal.
   • Passkey: Sent to your email after completing the “Going Live” process.
   • PayBill/Till Number: Your registered PayBill or Till Number.
   • Shortcode: The Head Office associated with your PayBill/Till Number.
4. Save Changes: Click “Save Changes” to finalize setup.

Key Benefits

• Faster Checkout: Provides a quick and intuitive payment process for customers.
• Accurate Records: Keeps detailed transaction logs linked to WooCommerce orders for efficient management.
• Customer Convenience: Offers a payment method that’s familiar to millions of Kenyans.
• Improved Store Efficiency: Streamlines payment processing and reduces cart abandonment rates.

Trusted by Leading Websites

This plugin powers payments for:

1. aromabox.co.ke
2. cuppie.co.ke
3. bubblewrap.co.ke

Join these businesses in offering a smooth, secure, and customer-friendly payment experience.