The New M-PESA App That Everyone Is Talking About
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Safaricom has rolled out the stand-alone M-PESA App. It has already been downloaded more than 10,000 times.
The giant telecommunications company, Safaricom PLC rolled out a stand-alone M-PESA app that has everyone talking about it with more features than their normal MySafaricom App. Is this app worth the hype? Will Safaricom be keeping it?
Although the app is still at the trial stage, it already has more than 10,000 downloads with customers expected to give their feedback that will determine whether it will stay. From the reactions, customers seem to have fallen in love with this one.
Kenyans already using the app have already warmed up and the way things are, Safaricom delayed coming up with this app. Unlike the MySafaricom App, M-PESA App is entirely focused on M-PESA transactions and all features are aimed just at such.
What are some of the features of this new app that people are excited about?
The statement: the app is able to tell you all the amount you have transacted over a period of time that you will choose, a month. A user can see their monthly transaction at a glance on the screen. This, users say will help them manage their finances and spending.
Not tied to SIM card: Safaricom seems to have realized that tying the app to a SIM card limits its operations. The MPESA is not tied to the card and hence can be used anywhere in the world. Your SIM does not need to be in slot 1 either as it is for the other app.
Sending cash to multiple recipients: this feature is still being rolled out. Marked “coming soon”. This will enable one key in various numbers and send cash at once instead of one by one. This will be great for those paying salaries.
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Growth tab: this feature is also coming soon. It might feature things like Safaricom Mali that is also at a trial stage. This is to enable customers to invest in such ventures as unit trusts. It might also feature other investments outside Safaricom.
Discover and Spend Tab: discover helps one know the bundles on offer while spend helps one know the things he or she has to spend the cash on. It basically gives you a “reason” for your cash moving out. This helps one plan for the finances too.
Fingerprint: the app has an amazing feature where one can access the app using a fingerprint. At the same time, one can authorize sending of cash by the use of a fingerprint.
Offline mode: the app can also be used offline when making basic payments without needing the internet.
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