How Do I Download M-Pesa App?

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2024-02-17
Carl Paige

Safaricom app and other iterations that have tried to bring everything you love about M-Pesa into one functional mobile app, the new M-Pesa app is the best.

If you're yet to experience the fantastic features and user-friendly interface of the latest app, we’ll walk you through them here and guide you on how to get it on your phone.

How Do I Download M-Pesa App?

How to Download the M-Pesa App on Android

With over 5 million downloads and a 4.8-star rating on the Google Play Store, the new M-Pesa app is no longer new to Android users. And most people seem to love it.

Besides requiring a phone with Android 4.4 (KitKat) or later, downloading the app on your Android phone doesn’t need any extra steps. It’s just the same way you install apps from the Play Store. To get started, simply search for “M-Pesa” on the Play Store and then hit the Install button.

Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to download the app on your Android phone:

  1. Open the Play Store app on your phone
  2. Search for “M-Pesa” using the search bar at the top.
  3. Click the first result named “M-Pesa."
  4. Tap the Install button to download the app.

Once installed, you'll find the new M-Pesa app on your phone.

How to Download the M-Pesa App on iPhone

If you own an iPhone running iOS 9 or later, you can easily get the new M-Pesa App from the App Store. It’s free, futuristic, and safe to install.

The app has a 4.7 out of 5 stars rating and is currently the most downloaded Finance app, which means people enjoy using it. To share the same experience on your iPhone, follow the steps below to install the app.

  1. Open the App Store on your iPhone.
  2. Search for “M-Pesa” using the search bar at the top.
  3. Select the M-Pesa app and tap the button to install it.
  4. Confirm your account security to proceed with the installation.
  5. Once installed, you’ll find the M-Pesa app on your home screen.

The New M-Pesa App Is Fantastic! Here Are the Top Features.

The new M-Pesa app isn't Safaricom's first attempt at bringing a full-fledged functionality of everything you love about the M-Pesa platform into a mobile-friendly app. It has, however, not been all rosy. And that's why the new app exists.

Unlike the Safaricom app which lets you access almost everything about Safaricom in a single app, the M-Pesa app niches down to bringing you the best functionalities and just what matters on the M-Pesa platform. You'll appreciate most of its features if you're a Safaricom customer tired of running your transactions over USSD codes all the time.

Over here are the top features that make the improved M-Pesa app worthwhile.

Simple and Functional

Whether you want to pay bills, send money, buy airtime, or manage your M-Pesa accounts, the new M-Pesa app makes interacting with your favorite features more comfortable than ever. The UI is so simple and functional that anyone can get used to it at first glance. You'll find quick shortcuts to all the vital features you need on your homepage.

Add to that is a cool QR code scanner for making quick payments right from the app. If you've also ever wanted to request money from people or make them pay a certain amount attached to your goods or services, you can now generate your QR codes from the app. Anyone who scans it can send money to you through M-Pesa.

Track your transactions in real-time

Perhaps the most futuristic feature of the M-Pesa app is the amount of data it lets you access at a glance. From tracking your real-time transactions and spending to accessing a detailed statement of your daily and monthly, you can never lose count of your expenditures.

Explore more with the Mini Apps

Besides all the functional features on the M-Pesa platform, this app lets you enjoy a few "Mini Apps" without downloading them on your phone. With it, you can access and explore various lifestyle, utility, and travel apps inside the M-Pesa app. 

Enjoy extra security with biometric authentication.

Entering your M-Pesa pin every time you want to make a transaction can become tiresome sometimes. But thankfully, the new M-Pesa app addresses that squarely. Besides locking the app, you can now authenticate all payments with your Fingerprint or Face ID after setting it up.

So, you no longer need to re-enter your PIN anytime you want to do a money transfer, pay bills, or even buy airtime. Just authenticate your biometrics to open the door.

As an added advantage, M-Pesa will also request you to re-authenticate, with biometrics or your M-Pesa pin, if the phone is idle for a short period. That means no one can access your M-Pesa account data behind your back.

Device offline? No issue.

Just like running traditional USSD codes that don't require an internet connection, the M-Pesa app also lets you do some basic things offline. You can make payments or transfer money on your mobile phone without an active internet connection.

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