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Accept Payments on Your Website with Pesapal’s Secure Payment Gateway

In Kenya, for instance, the e-commerce market was projected to reach $900 million in 2024, with the number of users expected to reach 12.26 million.

This growth is driven by increased internet penetration, a youthful and tech-savvy population, and the convenience of online shopping. Consequently, many business owners who previously operated solely through physical storefronts are now embracing e-commerce to tap into this expanding market and boost their revenue streams. 

As businesses transition to online platforms, integrating a secure and efficient payment system becomes crucial. A reliable payment gateway not only facilitates seamless transactions but also builds customer trust, reduces cart abandonment rates, and supports multiple payment methods to cater to a diverse clientele. This integration ensures that the newfound online presence translates into sustained profitability and customer satisfaction. 

Pesapal’s E-commerce Payment Solutions 

Pesapal offers a comprehensive payment solution tailored for businesses aiming to establish or enhance their online platforms. With Pesapal's secure payment gateway, businesses can: 

• Accept a wide variety of payments: Cater to customer preferences by accepting mobile money, credit and debit cards, and other payment methods, ensuring a seamless checkout experience. 

• Protection against fraud: Leverage Pesapal's PCI DSS certification to safeguard your business and customers from online fraud, providing peace of mind with every transaction. 

• Expand internationally: Increase international sales by accommodating different currencies, making your products or services accessible to a global audience. 

Simple Integration with APIs & Plugins 
For businesses with their own websites, Pesapal provides a powerful API that integrates seamlessly, enabling secure online payments without disrupting your site's design or user experience. For those businesses using platforms like Shopify (not limited), Pesapal provides APIs and plugins that enable: 

• Smooth payment integration: Accept mobile money (M-Pesa (Kenya, Tanzania), Airtel Money (Uganda, Tanzania), MTN MoMo(Uganda), and Mixx by Yas, (Tanzania) and card payments directly on your website, enhancing the customer experience. 

• Simplified reconciliation: Easily reconcile transactions through a consolidated point on the Pesapal merchant dashboard, streamlining financial management. 

Learn More >> Pesapal Upgrades To A New API- Pesapal 3.0 

Pesapal Payments Page 

A Payment page gives your business a simple and secure way to collect payments online. With just a few clicks, you can create a branded payment page that features your logo, brand colors, and a user-friendly interface, ensuring a consistent and trustworthy experience for your customers. This dedicated payment page acts as a secure checkout where customers enter their payment details, which are then processed through Pesapal’s trusted payment gateway. 

By directing customers to a Pesapal-powered payment page, you offer them multiple payment options, including mobile money and card payments all while benefiting from Pesapal’s advanced security measures that help reduce fraud. These pages are optimized for convenience and security, ensuring that sensitive customer information—such as card details and billing addresses—is encrypted and processed safely. 

Whether you're running an eCommerce business or offering subscription services a customized payment page streamlines the transaction process. It not only enhances the customer experience but also simplifies reconciliation for your business by consolidating all transactions in one easy-to-manage dashboard. 

Why create a custom payment page? 

Seamless brand experience: Reinforce trust with a payment page that matches your brand’s identity. 

Secure transactions: Customer data is encrypted and processed through Pesapal’s secure gateway, minimizing fraud risks. 

Multiple payment options: Accept mobile money, cards, and bank payments in one place. 

Easy setup & integration: Create and deploy a payment page in minutes with no complex coding required.