Do you run a Woocommerce online store? Integrating M-Pesa to your Woocommerce is one of the best ways to increase sales at checkout in Kenya.
Millions of people in Kenya use M-Pesa, a mobile payment solution, to pay for products and services quickly and securely. By adding M-Pesa to your WooCommerce store with Pesapal, you're giving your customers a payment method they already know and trust. This not only makes checkout easier but can also lead to more sales!
Here's how to set up M-Pesa on your WooCommerce store using Pesapal:
1. Register for a Pesapal Business Account:
Go to pesapal.com/business and sign up for an account. This gives you access to the API credentials and plugins necessary for integration.
2. Download the Free Plugin:
Next, you'll need the Pesapal WooCommerce plugin. It's free and easy to use. Find it on the Pesapal developer page Official Pesapal plugins - - Pesapal Developer Community look for the WooCommerce integration option and download the plugin here https://developer.pesapal.com/official-extensions?download=8:woocommerce.
3. Install and Set Up the Plugin:
Log in to your WordPress dashboard, go to "Plugins," then "Add New." Upload the downloaded plugin and activate it. Once activated, head to WooCommerce settings > Payments and find the Pesapal option. Configure the settings here.
4. Plug in Your Pesapal Credentials:
Think of these credentials like your secret handshake with Pesapal. You'll find them in your Pesapal dashboard under "API Credentials." Copy and paste them into the WooCommerce settings.
5. Choose Your Payment Options:
The Pesapal WooCommerce plugin lets you offer different currencies and even lets you test things out in "sandbox mode" before going live.
6. Test:
Make a demo purchase on your store to ensure everything is working smoothly.
7. Go Live!
Once you're confident, disable sandbox mode and start accepting M-Pesa payments!
The Pesapal WooCommerce plugin makes it easier to integrate M-Pesa with WooCommerce. This allows you to offer your customers a trusted and popular payment method. Whether you're running an e-commerce store, a subscription service, or a marketplace, Pesapal’s API and plugins are designed to help you integrate payments efficiently into your online business.
