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02Sep

Launch In-app Payments Fast with The New K2 Connect V2 APIs

September 2, 2026 Hendrica Chebet 26

If you have been building with K2 Connect APIs, you already know it helps you launch faster and create more seamless payment experiences for your business and customers. Whether you are integrating payments into your point of sale system, accounting software, online shop or mobile apps, K2 Connect APIs give you the capability to build payments directly into your existing workflows.

Now, there’s even more you can do with it.

K2 Connect V2 is packed with new and exciting features that support the way your business operates every day and help you create faster and seamless payment experiences for your business and customers.

What’s new in K2 Connect V2

Reversals: Initiate reversals directly from your point of sale system, without switching to the Kopo Kopo app, freeing your time to run other parts of your business.
Payment links: Make it easy for customers who make periodic payments for your services. All you have to do is generate a payment link and share it. You will then be notified after the payment is successful.
Bulk payments: If you pay your employees at the end of the day and want to automate payment without leaving your payroll/POS (Point of Sale)/ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)/ system, you can now send money to multiple M-PESA phone numbers and bank accounts.
Daraja payload switcher: Receive incoming payment responses in the formats you already know, including C2B (Customer-to-Business) and B2B (Business-to-Business) payments.
Improved webhooks: Get real-time alerts to your back-office systems and close orders or invoices automatically.

Feature	Version 1	Version 2
Webhook transaction notifications	✅	✅
Daraja payload switch	Only C2B	✅ C2B and B2B
Request money via STK prompt	✅	✅
Payment Links	❌	✅
Polling	✅	✅
Reversals	❌	✅
Send Money	✅ Fast	✅ Faster

Using K2 Connect V1?

We still support your existing Version 1 integration, so there is no forced migration. That said, we recommend upgrading to Version 2 to enjoy new features and improvements.

Everything you can already do with K2 Connect

Accept M-PESA payments directly in your software.
Trigger STK Push requests from your point of sale system or website.
Send money instantly to bank or M-PESA.
Receive real-time payment notifications.
Poll transaction status when needed.
Connect payments to QuickBooks, Xero, Odoo, WooCommerce and more.

Get started with K2 Connect V2

Read the Developer guide to start integrating K2 Connect V2.
Explore the API documentation for endpoint details.
Create a Sandbox account to test your integration.
Get started quickly with our SDKs (PHP, Ruby, Python, Javascript, Dart)
Join the Discord community to connect with other developers.

New to Kopo Kopo?

Join over 40,000 businesses already using Kopo Kopo to accept payments, automate payouts, and grow your business faster.

Apply for a Kopo Kopo account and start building with K2 Connect today.

K2 Connect is built to help you move faster and serve your customers better. We cannot wait to see what you will build with it

-Team Kopo Kopo

16Apr

Big News: Kopo Kopo is now licensed by CBK as a Digital Credit Provider

April 16, 2026 Hendrica Chebet 310

We are excited to announce that Kopo Kopo has officially received its Digital Credit Provider (DCP) licence from the Central Bank of Kenya.

This is a major milestone in our journey and a key step forward in our mission to empower Kenyan businesses with accessible and responsible credit solutions.

Since 2014, we have continued to perfect our Cash Advance lending service, helping thousands of Kenyan businesses grow and prosper. Building on this focus, our customers can also use Overdraft that gives them flexible access to funds to make payments even when their account balance is low.

At Kopo Kopo we believe that our lending products should be easy to understand, simple to access and built around real business cash flow needs. That is why we hold ourselves to the highest standards, ensuring our terms are clear, transparent and designed to protect our customers.

Receiving our Digital Credit Provider licence is a strong vote of confidence from the Central Bank of Kenya in our ability to deliver trusted lending solutions that expand access to funding for growing Kenyan businesses. It strengthens our commitment to customer protection, transparency and compliance.

For our customers, this means even greater trust and confidence in our Cash Advance and Overdraft products. It reflects the strength of our systems and lending principles that sit behind every credit decision we make. Most importantly it gives us a stronger foundation to continue offering credit solutions for businesses across Kenya.

Learn more about Kopo Kopo or contact us if you have any questions or comments.

We are excited to continue serving Kenyan businesses with better access to credit.

-Team Kopo Kopo

11Mar

Now Live: The Official Kopo Kopo for WooCommerce Plugin

March 11, 2026 Hendrica Chebet 346

We are excited to introduce the official Kopo Kopo for WooCommerce plugin.

The Official Kopo Kopo for WooCommerce Plugin (6)

🙋🏾 Meet George
George runs a clothing boutique in Buruburu. He has been using Kopo Kopo for years to:

Accept Lipa na M-PESA payments.
Make business payments.
Access credit.
Manage all payments and access other tools across mobile and web apps.

Now, George has launched a WooCommerce online shop. His biggest question:

“How can I accept online payments and still enjoy the Kopo Kopo experience and fees I am used to?

We now have the answer: the Kopo Kopo for WooCommerce plugin.

❤️ Why you will love the plugin

Simple fees: 0.55% transaction fee. Standard Lipa na M-PESA charges apply.
Free plugin: Install the plugin at no cost.
One account: See online and in-person payments in the same Kopo Kopo account you are already using.

🤝 Built for business owners like George
Whether you sell clothes, beauty products, electronics, food, hardware or any other items, the Kopo Kopo for WooCommerce plugin brings your trusted Kopo Kopo in-person payment experience to your online shop.

This means:

No need to hire a developer. No new systems to learn. No changes to how you receive payments.
You pay a simple transaction fee of 0.55%, helping you keep more of your profits.
Customers pay via M-PESA via STK Push at checkout.
Money goes straight into your Kopo Kopo account.
You enjoy 24/7 support.
You never miss a sale. If the M-PESA STK Push fails, your Till or Paybill details are automatically displayed.

⏱️ Get started in a few easy steps
The plugin is available on the WordPress Marketplace.

If you already have a WooCommerce shop, you can install it directly from your dashboard:

Go to Plugins → Add New
Search for “Kopo Kopo for WooCommerce”
Click Install → Activate.

Here is a video tutorial that will walk you through the entire setup process:

🛠️ More resources and support

Check out WordPress Marketplace plugin for full installation and setup instructions.
Visit our Help Center for detailed guides and FAQs.
Reach out to our support team for any questions or assistance.

🌐 Ready to connect your WooCommerce shop?
If you have a Kopo Kopo account and a WooCommerce online shop, you can get started right away.

Install the official Kopo Kopo for WooCommerce today.

👉New to Kopo Kopo?
Join 40,000+ businesses already growing with us. Apply for a Kopo Kopo account to accept digital payments, manage outgoing payments and access credit.

🔜 More plugins are coming
We are just getting started. Keep an eye out for new plugins, and share what you love or what you would like us to improve.

Thank you for being a valued Kopo Kopo customer. We hope this plugin helps take your business to the next level.

-Team Kopo Kopo

01Oct