M-Pesa & Payment Integration

M-Pesa Integration
in Kenya

Accept M-Pesa payments on your website, app, or business system. Custom Daraja API integration — STK Push, C2B, B2C & B2B — built with secure, custom code. No plugins, no vulnerabilities.

STK Push
Secure & Encrypted
Custom Code
Real-Time
THE CHALLENGE

Losing Sales Without M-Pesa?

Over 30 million Kenyans use M-Pesa daily. If your website or app can't accept M-Pesa payments, you're turning away customers at the checkout.

Manual Payment Reconciliation

Manually checking M-Pesa messages and matching them to orders wastes hours every day. Payments get missed, orders get delayed, and customers lose trust.

Abandoned Carts & Lost Sales

Asking customers to pay via Paybill with account numbers creates friction. Complex checkout flows cause up to 70% cart abandonment on Kenyan e-commerce sites.

Delayed Order Fulfillment

Without automated payment verification, orders sit in limbo while staff manually confirm M-Pesa payments. Customers wait, frustration builds, and competitors win.

Plugin Security Risks

WordPress M-Pesa plugins are tempting but risky. Outdated plugins expose payment data, API keys, and customer information to hackers and vulnerabilities.

No Payment Visibility

Without a proper integration, you have no dashboard, no reports, and no way to track payment trends. You're flying blind on your business finances.

Scaling Bottlenecks

Manual M-Pesa processes that work for 10 orders a day collapse at 100. As your business grows, a lack of payment automation becomes your biggest bottleneck.

OUR SOLUTION

Custom M-Pesa Integration That Works

We build secure, custom Daraja API integrations that automate your M-Pesa payments — no WordPress plugins, no security risks, no maintenance headaches.

Why Businesses Choose Quest for M-Pesa Integration

Instant Payment Verification

STK Push triggers a prompt on your customer's phone. They enter their M-Pesa PIN, and the payment is verified in real-time — no manual confirmation needed.

Automatic Reconciliation

Every M-Pesa payment is automatically matched to the correct order or invoice. No more spreadsheets, no more missed payments, no more errors.

Secure Custom Code

Built with Laravel and modern frameworks — not WordPress plugins. Your payment credentials, callback URLs, and transaction data are protected by custom security layers.

Full Payment Dashboard

Track all transactions, view payment reports, monitor revenue trends, and export data — all from an admin panel built specifically for your business.

End-to-End Service

We handle everything — Daraja account setup, sandbox testing, production go-live, and ongoing support. You focus on your business while we handle the tech.

Custom Code vs. WordPress Plugins

Security

Custom
Plugin

Performance

Fast
Slow

Customization

Full
Limited

Update Risks

None
Breaking

Scalability

Unlimited
Capped

Support

Dedicated
Community
Feature
Quest
Others
WHAT YOU GET

M-Pesa Integration Deliverables

Every M-Pesa integration we build includes these core features — custom-coded for security, speed, and reliability.

Lipa Na M-Pesa (STK Push)

Customers receive an automatic payment prompt on their phone. One tap, enter PIN, done. The fastest way to collect M-Pesa payments with the highest conversion rates.

Customer to Business (C2B)

Accept payments via your Paybill or Till Number with automatic validation. Register confirmation and validation URLs to verify payments in real-time before fulfilling orders.

Business to Customer (B2C)

Send money directly to customers or employees via M-Pesa. Automate salary payments, refunds, commissions, and promotional disbursements from your system.

Business to Business (B2B)

Automate supplier payments and inter-business transfers via M-Pesa. Pay suppliers, settle invoices, and transfer funds between your business Paybill or Till Numbers.

Payment Dashboard

A custom admin panel to view all M-Pesa transactions, track revenue, filter by date range, and export reports. Real-time data at your fingertips.

Auto-Reconciliation

Payments are automatically matched to orders, invoices, or accounts. No manual checking, no spreadsheets — just accurate, instant reconciliation.

Secure Callback Handling

Encrypted HTTPS callback endpoints that receive and verify payment notifications from Safaricom. Every transaction is validated before processing.

Transaction Status Query

Check the status of any M-Pesa transaction at any time. Handle timeout scenarios, verify pending payments, and resolve disputes with accurate transaction data.

Full Sandbox Testing

We test every integration thoroughly in Safaricom's sandbox environment before going live. Simulate payments, test callbacks, and verify every flow without risking real money.

HOW IT WORKS

Our M-Pesa Integration Process

From initial consultation to going live, we handle the entire M-Pesa Daraja API integration process so you don't have to.

01

Consultation & Planning

We assess your business needs, payment flow requirements, and existing systems. We recommend the right M-Pesa API types (STK Push, C2B, B2C, B2B) for your use case.

  • Requirements
  • API Selection
02

Daraja Setup & Development

We register your Daraja developer account, configure your Paybill/Till Number, obtain API credentials, and build the integration into your website or application.

  • Daraja API
  • Custom Code
03

Sandbox Testing

We rigorously test every payment flow in Safaricom's sandbox environment. STK Push prompts, callback handling, error scenarios, and timeout cases — all verified before going live.

  • Testing
  • Validation
04

Go Live & Support

We apply for production credentials from Safaricom, deploy to your live environment, and provide ongoing monitoring and support to ensure zero downtime.

  • Deployment
  • Monitoring
Typical timeline: 1–2 weeks for basic STK Push • 2–4 weeks for full multi-API integration
PRICING

M-Pesa Integration Packages

Transparent pricing for M-Pesa integration in Kenya. No hidden fees, no surprises — just clear packages that match your business needs.

Starter

For small businesses & basic payment needs

KES 25,000
One-time setup fee
  • STK Push (Lipa Na M-Pesa)
  • C2B Payment Integration
  • Daraja Account Setup
  • Sandbox & Production Testing
  • Secure Callback Endpoints
  • 14 Days Post-Launch Support
Get Started
Most Popular

Business

For growing businesses with advanced needs

KES 75,000
One-time setup fee
  • Everything in Starter
  • B2C Disbursement API
  • Payment Dashboard & Reports
  • Auto-Reconciliation Engine
  • Transaction Status Queries
  • SMS/Email Payment Notifications
  • 30 Days Post-Launch Support
Get Started

Enterprise

For complex systems & high-volume businesses

From KES
KES 150,000
Custom quote based on scope
  • Everything in Business
  • B2B API Integration
  • Multi-Till / Multi-Paybill Support
  • Custom Payment Workflows
  • ERP / POS System Integration
  • Advanced Analytics & Reporting
  • 90 Days Post-Launch Support
  • Priority Support & SLA
Request Quote

All prices are in Kenyan Shillings (KES) and exclude Safaricom's M-Pesa transaction fees. Need a custom solution? Talk to us.

FAQ

M-Pesa Integration Questions

Common questions about integrating M-Pesa payments on your website or application in Kenya.

M-Pesa integration in Kenya starts from KES 25,000 for a basic STK Push and C2B integration on an existing website. Business integrations with payment dashboards, auto-reconciliation, and multiple API types cost KES 75,000 to KES 150,000. Enterprise solutions with custom payment workflows, multi-till support, and advanced reporting start from KES 150,000. All packages include Daraja API setup, sandbox testing, and go-live support. Safaricom's own M-Pesa transaction fees (up to 0.55% per transaction, capped at KES 200) apply separately. Request a free quote for an accurate estimate.
A basic M-Pesa STK Push integration typically takes 1–2 weeks. Business integrations with multiple API types and a payment dashboard take 2–4 weeks. Enterprise solutions with custom workflows and system integrations can take 4–8 weeks. This includes Safaricom Daraja account setup, sandbox testing, and go-live deployment. Note that the Safaricom approval process for production credentials can add 1–2 weeks to the timeline, which is outside our control.
To integrate M-Pesa on your website, you need: a registered Safaricom Paybill or Till Number, a Daraja developer account (free at developer.safaricom.co.ke), your business registration documents (Certificate of Incorporation, KRA PIN), a website or app with SSL certificate (HTTPS), and a secure server for M-Pesa callback URLs. Don't worry about the technical details — Quest handles the entire Daraja setup, API credential management, and server configuration. You just provide your business documents and Paybill/Till Number.
STK Push (also called Lipa Na M-Pesa Online) is the most seamless M-Pesa payment method available. Here's how it works: when a customer clicks "Pay" on your website, a payment prompt automatically appears on their phone showing the amount and business name. The customer simply enters their M-Pesa PIN to authorize the payment — no need to open the M-Pesa menu, dial a USSD code, enter a Paybill number, or type an account number. This dramatically reduces payment friction and increases conversion rates. STK Push works on all Safaricom SIM-enabled phones, including basic feature phones.
Yes, M-Pesa can be integrated with virtually any website, mobile app, or business system. We integrate M-Pesa with custom-built websites (Laravel, Node.js, PHP), e-commerce platforms, ERP systems, POS systems, mobile apps (Android and iOS), and SaaS platforms. Unlike WordPress plugin-based integrations that are limited to WooCommerce, our custom-coded approach works with any technology stack and gives you full control over the payment flow, security, and user experience. Whether you're running a Shopify store, a custom web app, or a mobile application, we can integrate M-Pesa payments seamlessly.

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