Safaricom recently launched the Lipa Na M-Pesa Business App and Kenyans have been asking for the difference between the old Lipa Na M-Pesa and the newly launched App, we did the research for you.
The App which is named “M-PESA for Business“, targets to empowering 170,000 merchants as it will enable them to access real-time statements.
“It empowers more than 170,000 businesses across the country to send money and make payments and provides them with simple and detailed reports from the convenience of the mobile phone,” said Peter Ndegwa, CEO, Safaricom.
Safaricom has already rolled out a portal where any business in Kenya can now apply online for Lipa Na M-PESA Till at m-pesaforbusiness.co.ke.
Why should you apply for Safaricom’s ‘M-Pesa for Business’ App:
- Other than business owners accessing real-time statements, the Lipa Na M-Pesa Business App also allows for owners to export statements.
- Gives means for businesses to track their business performance on the go with rich, detailed reports including money-in and money-out charts, store overview, frequently used bills, and much more.
- With Lipa na M-Pesa Business App, you can easily withdraw from your account to your M-Pesa accounts, bank accounts, or an agent.
- A business owner can now easily manage multiple accounts as they only need to register them on the number in use on the single app
- Safaricom’s Lipa Na M-pesa Business app is easily accessible and one only needs to is visit Google Play Store, the app will soon be available on iOS App Store.
“At Safaricom, we are taking a focus on the needs of small and medium businesses to provide them with suitable technology solutions to help them grow. The M-PESA for Business smartphone App is one such solution,” Ndegwa said.