PHP implementation of MPESA checkout API. Simple for even the non techies.
# MPESA-API
PHP implementation of MPESA checkout API. Simple for even the non techies.
__TRY OUT__ A sample of the checkout process HERE
The `$PASSWORD` must be generate using the following approach:
```yaml
$MERCHENTS_ID = $PAYBILL_NO;
$TIMESTAMP = date("YmdHis",time());// in this format strictly
$PASSKEY = "your SAG password";
$PASSWORD = base64_encode(hash("sha256", $MERCHENTS_ID.$PASSKEY.$TIMESTAMP));
```
*__PLEASE NOTE__: _if `$TIMESTAMP` used is different from the one used to create the `$PASSWORD` it will lead to AUTHETICATION ERROR*
And you are __DONE__. Simple.
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#### What happens?
1. You request for a checkout through the requestcheckout.php; which runs a ussd prompt of the online checkout to the phone number.
2. Response is sent to your phone for verification; through your bonga pin.
3. After verification you are asked to confirm payment .
4. After confirmation transaction is processed by callback url processcheckout.php