Paynecta Payment Gateway for WooCommerce

Por paynecta

Descripción

Paynecta Payment Gateway for WooCommerce allows you to accept M-Pesa payments directly on your WooCommerce store. Funds are automatically transferred to your preferred Kenyan bank account with full payment reconciliation.

Key Features:

Simple integration with Paynecta payment system
WooCommerce block checkout support
Configurable order status on successful payment
Webhook support for payment confirmation
Clean and minimal codebase
Transaction reference display in admin
M-Pesa receipt tracking
Payment dashboard with statistics

Requirements:

WordPress 6.0+
WooCommerce 8.4+
PHP 7.4+
Paynecta account (sign up at https://paynecta.co.ke/)

External Services

This plugin connects to the Paynecta API to process M-Pesa payments. The connection is required for the payment functionality to work.

What data is sent:

Customer’s M-Pesa phone number (required to initiate the STK push payment prompt)
Payment amount (the order total)
Your Paynecta Payment Code (to identify your payment link)
Transaction reference (to track the payment status)

When data is sent:

When a customer initiates a payment at checkout
When checking the payment status after a payment is initiated
When receiving webhook callbacks for payment confirmations

Service Provider:

This service is provided by Paynecta Limited.

Website: https://paynecta.co.ke/
Terms of Service: https://paynecta.co.ke/terms
Privacy Policy: https://paynecta.co.ke/privacy

Configuration

Configure the following settings in WooCommerce > Settings > Payments > Paynecta Payment Gateway:

API URL: Your Paynecta API endpoint
Payment Code: Your Paynecta payment link code
API Key: Your Paynecta API key
User Email: Your Paynecta account email
Order Status on Payment: Choose what status orders should have after successful payment

Instalación

Upload the plugin files to /wp-content/plugins/paynecta-payment-gateway-for-woocommerce/
Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
Go to WooCommerce > Settings > Payments
Configure the Paynecta Payment Gateway settings

FAQ

Do I need a Paynecta account?: Yes, you need to sign up for a Paynecta account at https://paynecta.co.ke/ to get your API credentials.
Which currencies are supported?: The plugin works with Kenyan Shillings (KES) and integrates with Safaricom M-Pesa.
Is this plugin secure?: Yes, all transactions are processed securely through Paynecta’s encrypted API endpoints.

Reseñas

umeskia 2 de febrero de 2026

Paynecta Payment Gateway for WooCommerce works exactly as expected and integrates smoothly with WooCommerce. The setup process is straightforward, and the plugin performs reliably during checkout without slowing down the site. It supports local payment needs very well, which is a big advantage for businesses targeting regional customers. Transactions are processed smoothly, and the overall user experience is clean and professional for both admins and customers. Support has been responsive and helpful whenever clarification was needed. This is a solid choice for anyone looking for a dependable WooCommerce payment gateway. Highly recommended.

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