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Complete Guide to Mobile Money Integration in East Africa

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Lawrence Mwadulo
November 20, 2024
8 min read
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# Complete Guide to Mobile Money Integration in East Africa

Mobile money has revolutionized financial transactions in East Africa. Here's how to integrate these payment methods into your applications.

## Supported Providers

- **M-Pesa (Safaricom)**: Dominant in Kenya
- **MTN Mobile Money**: Popular in Uganda and across Africa
- **Airtel Money**: Growing presence in multiple markets

## Integration Best Practices

1. Always implement callback verification
2. Handle timeout scenarios gracefully
3. Provide clear transaction feedback to users
4. Implement robust error handling

## Security Considerations

- Use HTTPS for all API calls
- Store API credentials securely
- Implement transaction logging
- Regular security audits

Tags

Mobile MoneyM-PesaMTN MoMoPayments

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