Audience

Businesses in search of a mobile money service solution to make and receive payments

About M-PESA

M-PESA is Africa's most successful mobile money service and the region’s largest fintech platform. M-PESA is the preferred way to make payments across the continent both for the banked and unbanked due to its safety and unmatched convenience. It also provides financial services to millions of people who have mobile phones, but do not have bank accounts, or only have limited access to banking services. Now, M-PESA provides more than 51 million customers across seven countries in Africa with a safe, secure, and affordable way to send and receive money, top-up airtime, make bill payments, receive salaries, get short-term loans, and much more. Customers register for the service at authorized agents, often small mobile phone stores or other retailers such as barbers, butchers, bakers, etc. and then deposit cash in exchange for electronic money. Customers can then send money to their family or friends throughout the country.

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Pricing

Starting Price:
Free
Free Version:
Free Version available.

Integrations

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Ratings/Reviews - 1 User Review

Overall 5.0 / 5
ease 5.0 / 5
features 5.0 / 5
design 5.0 / 5
support 5.0 / 5
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Company Information

Vodafone
Founded: 1982
United Kingdom
www.vodafone.com/about-vodafone/what-we-do/consumer-products-and-services/m-pesa

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Product Details

Platforms Supported
iPhone
iPad
Android
Training
Documentation
In Person
Videos
Support
Online

M-PESA Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What kinds of users and organization types does M-PESA work with?
M-PESA works with these users and organization types: Mid Size Business, Small Business, Enterprise, Freelance, Nonprofit, Government, and Startup.
Q: What languages does M-PESA support in their product?
M-PESA supports these languages: English.
Q: What kind of support options does M-PESA offer?
M-PESA offers support via online.
Q: What other applications or services does M-PESA integrate with?
M-PESA integrates with: BlinqIO, Dentrove, Escola360, Flowcart, GlobalGiving, HelloDuty, HomeManager, Hotelinking, Iterative Billing, Jasiyo, Jetpac, Keepgo, Meridian, 1oT, PremierCashier, Rayven, RedShield, Retainly, Sparo ISP Billing, Little Box Office, Xinix, and Yaha.
Q: Does M-PESA have a mobile app?
Yes, M-PESA has a mobile app for iPhone, iPad, and Android.
Q: What type of training does M-PESA provide?
M-PESA provides training in the form of documentation, in person, and videos.
Q: How much does M-PESA cost?
Pricing for M-PESA starts at Free.

M-PESA Product Features

Mobile Payment

Contactless / NFC Not Supported
Debit Card Support Not Supported
Credit Card Support Not Supported
ACH Support Not Supported
Cryptocurrency Support Not Supported
eCommerce Payments Not Supported
In-App Payments Not Supported
In-Store Payments Not Supported
P2P Payments Not Supported
Micropayments Not Supported

M-PESA Additional Categories

M-PESA Verified User Reviews

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  • A M-PESA User
    MD
    Used the software for: 2+ Years
    Frequency of Use: Daily
    User Role: User
    Company Size: 1 - 25
    Design 5 out of 5 stars
    Ease 5 out of 5 stars
    Features 5 out of 5 stars
    Pricing 5 out of 5 stars
    Support 5 out of 5 stars
    Probability You Would Recommend? 10 out of 10

    "M-PESA Review"

    5 out of 5 stars Posted 2023-09-26

    Pros: Supports all computer and mobile phones brands and on all OS varieties.
    Works both online and offline.
    Easily accessible.
    It has the highest usability score of any payment platform due to its accessibility by all businesses.
    It also has the most robust feature of any platform I've used namely; funds transfer, withdrawals & deposits, loans & overdrafts, savings with interests, insurance, interbank transfers, merchant pay bills and tills, branchless banking, online and offline support at M-PESA agents.

    Cons: Lacks a robust international network which limits its accessibility beyond Eastern Africa.

    Overall: The app works very fast, has a widespread agency network and is very easy to use. Costs are also very low or free for merchant payments and it is acceptable on any mobile or computer platform, both online and offline.

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