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TanQR/Lipa Namba gives your business one QR code and Lipa Namba for collecting payments. Customers do not need a specific app — they can scan your QR code or pay using your Lipa Namba through mobile money USSD menus and bank channels. It is powered by TIPS, with all MNOs and banks integrated. Customers can pay from any mobile money wallet or bank connected to TIPS. It works for both physical stores and online stores.
TanQR/Lipa Namba payments are instant. Successful payments appear in your Merchant Dashboard and can trigger webhook notifications if configured.

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When To Use It

  • Store collections: Display a QR code or share your Lipa Namba at your counter, kiosk, restaurant, office, or service point.
  • Online collections: Display or share your QR code and Lipa Namba on your website, checkout page, invoice, or customer message.
  • Simple payments: Customers enter the amount themselves before confirming payment.
  • Easy setup: Activate it from the Merchant Dashboard and download a branded poster.
For amount-specific or automated QR flows, contact support@clickpesa.com.

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How It Works

  1. Activate — Enable TanQR/Lipa Namba in your Merchant Dashboard under Settings → Collection.
  2. Display or share — Print your poster, show your QR code, or share your Lipa Namba.
  3. Customer pays — The customer scans your QR code or pays using your Lipa Namba through USSD or bank channels, enters the amount, and confirms.
  4. You get paid — The payment is recorded instantly in your ClickPesa account.

Set Up Lipa Namba

Step-by-step guide to activate TanQR/Lipa Namba in the Merchant Dashboard.

Accepting Payments

How customers pay using your QR code and Lipa Namba.

TanQR/Lipa Namba FAQ

Answers to common questions about TanQR/Lipa Namba.