Mobile money has revolutionized financial access in Zimbabwe. Platforms like EcoCash and OneMoney are now essential for everyday transactions. For developers and businesses, integrating mobile payments is crucial for customer convenience and growth.
Why Mobile Integration Matters
With more than 70% of transactions occurring via mobile platforms, adding mobile money payment options can dramatically increase sales and engagement.
Fintech APIs & Tools to Use
- EcoCash API – Offers online payments, merchant services
- OneMoney Developer Portal – For mobile and online payment integration
- Paynow Zimbabwe – Aggregated payment gateway supporting multiple mobile money providers
Steps to Integrate EcoCash into a Website
- Register as a merchant via EcoCash Business Portal
- Obtain API credentials (client ID, secret key)
- Use HTTP POST to initiate transactions
- Handle callbacks for payment success/failure
Security Considerations
- Always use HTTPS
- Encrypt API credentials
- Validate payment responses server-side
Conclusion
By integrating mobile money platforms like EcoCash into your site or app, you empower customers to transact easily, driving digital financial inclusion in Zimbabwe.