Finachub Lipa na Mpesa Checkout for WooCommerce for WordPress

So you're running a WooCommerce store in Kenya and want people to pay via M-Pesa without jumping through hoops? Yeah, I’ve been there. Most payment gateways either charge extra or don’t play nice with STK Push. This one just… works. I set it up in under 10 minutes and had my first test transaction through Safaricom’s STK prompt within the hour. No fancy backend wizardry, just straight-up integration that doesn’t break when you hit “pay.”

The good stuff

What really stood out was how smooth the STK Push flow felt. Customer hits checkout, chooses M-Pesa, gets the prompt on their phone - boom, they’re done. No redirecting to third-party pages, no confusion. The waiting page is basic but functional, which is fine since it’s free. I also appreciated the sandbox mode. Tested a few fake transactions without risking real money, which saved me from accidentally charging someone during setup. And honestly, for a free plugin, the fact that it handles live payments at all is impressive. It’s not flashy, but it does what it promises without drama.

The not-so-good

But yeah, it’s not perfect. The free version doesn’t auto-complete orders after payment - you have to do it manually. That’s a pain if you get a lot of sales. I ended up setting up a quick reminder to check payments every few hours. Also, the waiting page can’t be customized much. If you want something that matches your brand, forget it. And let’s be real - the developer’s name is unknown, and there’s no clear support channel. You’re kind of on your own if something breaks. It’s not a dealbreaker, but it’s worth knowing before you commit.

Bottom line

If you’re running a small to mid-sized WooCommerce store in Kenya and need M-Pesa via STK Push without paying for a premium gateway, this plugin is worth downloading. It’s reliable, free, and actually gets the job done. Just know it’s barebones - no fancy dashboards or automation. But for basic M-Pesa integration on WordPress, Finachub Lipa na Mpesa Checkout for WooCommerce for WordPress is a solid choice. Stick with it unless you need more advanced features like auto-order completion. Then upgrade to Pro - but only if you’re ready to spend. For now, it’s a no-brainer.