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M-Pesa API Integration in Tanzania

Efficiently integrating the M-Pesa API into your business system using ClickPesa enables seamless mobile payment management across Tanzania. ClickPesa is a licensed payment gateway that is already integrated with M-Pesa, this means that you don’t have to integrate with M-Pesa. Instead you integrate with ClickPesa, which also immediately gives you access to all payment and payout methods such as Airtel Money, Mixx by Yass (Tigo Pesa) and other. Using M-Pesa via ClickPesa ensures secure, reliable, and fast payment transactions tailored to the unique needs of Tanzanian businesses.

M-Pesa Collection

Collection refers to accepting payments from customers via M-Pesa. ClickPesa facilitates two primary collection methods:

  1. USSD Push:
    • Enables customers to authorize transactions by simply entering their PIN after receiving a USSD push notification.
    • Ideal for quick, secure transactions directly from the user’s mobile phone without additional steps.
  2. Bill Pay via Lipa Number:
    • Allows customers to pay by entering a business-specific control number provided by ClickPesa, directly within the M-Pesa menu.
    • Convenient for businesses needing streamlined reconciliation and automation of customer payments.

ClickPesa simplifies the integration of these options, significantly improving your payment collection efficiency.

M-Pesa Disbursement

Disbursement refers to sending payments from your business directly into customers’ or partners’ M-Pesa wallets. ClickPesa provides two primary disbursement methods:

  1. Single Payment:
    • Send a payment directly to the recipient’s M-Pesa wallet, ensuring rapid availability.
    • Ideal for quick payouts such as refunds, payroll, or commissions.
  2. Bulk Payments:
    • Automatically process multiple payments simultaneously to various recipients, minimizing manual workload.
    • Perfect for large-scale operations needing frequent batch payments.

ClickPesa simplifies the integration of these options, significantly enhancing your payment disbursement capabilities.

How to Integrate M-Pesa with ClickPesa

Integration with ClickPesa is simple and developer-friendly, designed to integrate smoothly with your existing infrastructure.

Step-by-Step Integration:

  1. API Access:
    • Register your business with ClickPesa and get your API credentials.
  2. Documentation and Testing:
    • Comprehensive documentation provided by ClickPesa assists your developers in effortlessly connecting with M-Pesa through ClickPesa.
  3. Implementation:
    • Implement ClickPesa’s API into your website or mobile application.
    • Run tests to ensure proper functionality.
    • Go live

Why Choose ClickPesa for M-Pesa API Integration?

  • Ease of Use: Clear, detailed documentation ensures straightforward integration.
  • Robust Security: Transactions are protected by top-tier security protocols.
  • Enhanced Efficiency: Automated collection and payout streamline financial management, saving significant operational time.
  • Multiple Payment Methods: ClickPesa supports multiple payment methods to integrate with through a single account, allowing businesses to manage diverse payment options seamlessly.

Ready to Integrate?

Start with M-Pesa API Integration through ClickPesa today and transform your payment processes. Enhance customer experiences, streamline payments, and accelerate business growth. Register your ClickPesa account here.