Introduction

Malipo is a payment gateway purpose-built for the Democratic Republic of Congo. Accept mobile money payments via Vodacom M-Pesa, Orange Money, and Airtel Money through a single API.

Quick facts

• Base URL: https://api.malipo.dev/v1
• Auth: Bearer token (secret API key)
• Environments: Sandbox (testing) and Live (production)
• Currencies: CDF and USD
• Payouts: Weekly settlement to your bank account

API overview

The Malipo API lets you:

• Charge customers via mobile money
• Check transaction status in real time
• Refund successful charges (full or partial)
• Check balance across currencies
• Use hosted checkout for a pre-built payment page
• Receive webhooks for async event notifications
• Generate reports for reconciliation

SDKs

Official SDKs are available for:

• JavaScript / TypeScript
• Python
• PHP
• Java
• Flutter

Need help?

• Check the sandbox dashboard for API keys and test tools
• Read the Going live guide for production activation
• Contact support at support@malipo.dev