How to Set Up Pesapal Payments in Your DukaNext Store

Running an online store means you need a simple way for customers to pay you. Pesapal is one of the most trusted payment systems in East Africa, letting your customers pay with M-Pesa, bank cards, or bank transfers.

This guide will show you exactly how to add Pesapal to your DukaNext store in simple steps.

What You’ll Need Before Starting

• Your business registration documents
• A business bank account
• About 30 minutes of your time
• Access to your DukaNext store admin area

Step 1: Sign Up for Pesapal

Go to www.pesapal.com and click the “Sign Up” button.

Important: Choose “Business Account” when asked. Personal accounts won’t work with your online store.

Fill in your details:

• Your business name (exactly as registered)
• Business email address
• Your phone number
• Business address

Click “Create Account” and check your email to verify your account.

Step 2: Verify Your Business

Pesapal needs to verify your business before you can accept real payments. This keeps everyone safe.

Documents You’ll Need:

• Business registration certificate
• KRA PIN certificate (or tax number for other countries)
• Business license (if you have one)
• Bank account details

How to Submit Documents:

1. Log into your Pesapal account
2. Look for “Verification” in your dashboard
3. Upload clear photos of your documents
4. Click “Submit for Review”

Wait Time: Usually takes 1-3 business days. Pesapal will email you when it’s done.

Step 3: Get Your Payment Keys

Once Pesapal approves your business, they’ll give you two special codes that connect your store to their payment system.

Finding Your Keys:

1. Log into your Pesapal dashboard
2. Look for “API Settings” or “Integration”
3. You’ll see two codes:
   • Consumer Key (looks like: pk_test_12345…)
   • Consumer Secret (looks like: sk_test_67890…)

Write these down or copy them somewhere safe! You’ll need them in the next step.

Step 4: Add Pesapal to Your DukaNext Store

Now let’s connect your store to Pesapal:

1. Go to your DukaNext admin area
   • Log into your store’s admin dashboard
2. Find Payment Settings
   • Look for “Settings” in your menu
   • Click on “Payments” or “Payment Methods”
3. Select Pesapal
   • You’ll see a list of payment options
   • Find “Pesapal” and click on it
4. Enter Your Keys
   • Paste your Consumer Key in the first box
   • Paste your Consumer Secret in the second box
   • Make sure “Enable Pesapal” is turned ON
   • Click “Save”

That’s it! Your store can now accept payments through Pesapal.

Step 5: Test Everything Works

Before telling customers about your new payment option, test it:

1. Place a Test Order
   • Go to your store website
   • Add something to cart and go to checkout
   • Choose Pesapal as payment method
2. Try a Small Payment
   • Use your own M-Pesa or card
   • Pay a small amount (like 10 KES)
   • Check if the money reaches your Pesapal account
3. Check Your Store
   • Make sure the order shows as “Paid” in your admin
   • Confirm you get email notifications

What Your Customers Will See

When customers choose to pay:

• They’ll see Pesapal’s secure payment page
• They can choose M-Pesa, Airtel Money, or bank card
• They’ll get a confirmation message after paying
• You’ll get notified about the payment