E-commerce in Kenya has transformed significantly with the rise of seamless payment solutions that enhance customer convenience. At the heart of this revolution is the MPESA service, Kenya’s most widely used mobile money transfer system. Now, with Pay Hero Kenya’s MPESA WooCommerce Plugin V2, WooCommerce store owners can securely receive payments directly to their Pay bill number, Till number, or even a bank account. This plugin ensures your online business operates smoothly, accommodating a growing number of customers who prefer MPESA payments.
Key Features
The Pay Hero MPESA WooCommerce Plugin V2 integrates MPESA as a direct payment option within WooCommerce, simplifying the checkout experience for users and ensuring seamless transactions for store owners. It brings several essential benefits, including:
- MPESA Payment Integration: Allow your customers to pay with MPESA directly on your WooCommerce site, making it easy for them to shop and checkout.
- Versatile Payment Channels: Flexibly receive payments to a Paybill, Till number, or a designated bank account, letting you handle finances as preferred.
- Order Management: Automatically updates WooCommerce order statuses upon payment, saving you time and reducing potential errors in manual updates.
Installation Instructions
Getting started with the Pay Hero MPESA WooCommerce Plugin V2 is straightforward. Follow these simple steps to set up the plugin and begin accepting MPESA payments seamlessly:
- Download the Plugin
First, download the plugin from the official Pay Hero Kenya website. - Upload and Activate the Plugin
- Log in to your WordPress dashboard.
- Go to Plugins > Add New.
- Click on Upload Plugin at the top of the page.
- Select the downloaded plugin file, upload, and then activate it.
- Configure Plugin Settings
After activation, head over to WooCommerce settings to set up your payment gateway:
- Go to WooCommerce > Settings.
- Open the Payments tab and locate the Pay Hero MPESA Gateway option.
- Click on Manage to start configuring the plugin.
- Enter Required Information
In the plugin settings, provide the following details:
- Icon URL: Enter the URL for the MPESA icon you wish to display. This icon will appear on your checkout page to let customers know MPESA payments are supported.
- Order Status: Set the default WooCommerce order status after successful checkout.
- Pay Hero Lipwa Link: Enter your Lipwa link, which facilitates transaction requests.
- Payment Channel ID: Add the channel ID for your specific Pay Hero payment channel, which receives the transactions.
- Callback URL: Copy this URL and go to your Pay Hero account at https://app.payhero.co.ke/update_account then under Callback URL paste this and save changes on your account
Benefits of Using Pay Hero MPESA WooCommerce Plugin V2
The Pay Hero MPESA WooCommerce Plugin V2 is designed to help Kenyan businesses increase sales by offering customers a payment method they know and trust. With its smooth setup, reliable integration, and flexibility, it’s an ideal solution for any WooCommerce store owner looking to simplify payment processes.
- Enhanced Customer Experience: Offering MPESA as a payment option caters to a large customer base familiar with mobile payments, leading to potentially higher conversion rates.
- Time-Saving Automation: Automatic order updates save your team time by reducing the need for manual interventions.
- Security and Reliability: Backed by Pay Hero, this plugin ensures secure transactions for both customers and store owners.
Start Receiving Payments Today!
If you’re ready to elevate your e-commerce store and embrace a payment solution that aligns with your customers’ preferences, download the Pay Hero MPESA WooCommerce Plugin V2 here. With an intuitive setup and seamless MPESA integration, it’s the perfect tool to make accepting payments easier than ever!
