What this verification route checks
Verify.ET uses the submitted MPESA receipt details to start a traceable verification request. The result popup shows the request status, receipt details, and repeat confirmation signals after the first run.
Bank Verification Guide
How to verify MPESA transactions.
Verify MPESA transactions by entering the transaction number from the M-PESA receipt. Use this when customers pay via MPESA and your team must confirm the wallet receipt before service delivery.
MPESA receipt verification for wallet payments, merchant orders, airtime bundles, and support follow-up.
Who this route is for
Merchants and support teams accepting MPESA payments that need a consistent verification trail.
Required Fields
- Transaction number
Step-by-step
- Open /verify/mpesa.
- Copy the MPESA transaction number from SMS or receipt.
- Submit the transaction number on the MPESA route.
- Confirm amount and status before fulfilling.
- Store the Verify.ET record for reconciliation.
Need the SWIFT code instead? View MPESA SWIFT / BIC details.
Comparing tools? See Verify.ET vs manual checks, gateways, and open-source scripts.
How to read the result
A successful MPESA check returns structured verification status plus available receipt fields such as amount, parties, reference, and timestamps when the provider data is available. Pending means the job is still processing; not found or failed means the details did not resolve to a usable receipt—re-check typing, suffixes, and provider status before releasing goods.
Confusing confirmation codes from other wallets
Telebirr or CBE Birr IDs will not validate on the MPESA route. Match the provider to the form.
Reused success SMS screenshots
Always re-verify the transaction number instead of trusting a forwarded image from a previous purchase.
How do I verify an MPESA transaction?
Use the MPESA route, enter the transaction number from the M-PESA receipt, and submit it to get a Verify.ET verification result.
Does MPESA verification need an account number?
No. The MPESA verification route is built around the transaction number from the wallet receipt.
Can MPESA checks be automated?
Yes. Developers can submit MPESA transaction numbers through the Verify.ET API and handle webhooks or polling.
