Before You Start
Make sure you have:- A verified ClickPesa merchant account with completed KYC
- Your business profile filled in (business name, email, and phone)
- The TanQR/Lipa Namba activation fee (250,000 TZS) ready to pay when prompted
Activation Steps
1. Open Collection Settings
- Log in to your Merchant Dashboard.
- Go to Settings → Collection.
- Under Checkout and In-Store Collection, find TANQR - Lipa Namba.
2. Complete KYC (if not already done)
If your account is not yet verified, complete KYC under Settings → KYC before activation.3. Pay the Activation Fee
Toggle on TANQR - Lipa Namba and complete the one-time activation payment of 250,000 TZS when prompted.4. Register Your Business Details
After payment, complete the registration form:| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Store type | Choose Physical Store (in-person location) or Online Store (website or app) |
| Business category | Select the category that best describes your business |
| Business description | A short description of what you sell or the services you offer |
| Location | Required for physical stores — select your business location |
| Store URL | Required for online stores — enter your website or checkout URL |
5. Activate and Receive Your Lipa Namba
Submit the form to register. Once successful:- Your Lipa Namba (merchant code) appears in Collection settings
- Your QR code is generated and ready to use
- You can open View Details & QR Code to preview your branded poster
Download Your TanQR Poster
- In Settings → Collection, open View Details & QR Code on your active TanQR method.
- Review your Lipa Namba, store details, and QR preview.
- Click Download TanQR Poster to save a print-ready image.
Managing Your Lipa Namba
- View your Lipa Namba anytime under Settings → Collection.
- Toggle the method on or off using the switch next to TANQR - Lipa Namba.
- Track payments in your dashboard transactions list like any other ClickPesa collection.