v1.0.0 — First Stable Release - Paynecta Changelog

Released: June 3, 2026

Welcome to the first stable release of PayNecta. This version gives you everything you need to start collecting payments — through shareable payment links, a full REST API, and M-Pesa integration — with real-time notifications keeping you informed every step of the way.

💳 Payment Links

Create shareable payment collection links in minutes. Customize your link with your brand colors, fonts, and logo. Set passwords to restrict access, schedule availability windows, configure expiry dates, and embed links directly on your website as a widget. Links can be automatically suspended when risk rules are triggered or manually by you at any time.

📱 M-Pesa Payments

Accept M-Pesa payments directly from your customers via STK Push — customers receive a prompt on their phone to enter their PIN without leaving your page. Supports Paybill and account number payments, real-time payment status updates, and Business to Customer (B2C) payouts. Connect multiple M-Pesa credential sets to a single account.

🔁 Group Contributions (Chama / ROSCA)

Manage group savings and rotating contributions digitally. Set up groups with configurable contribution amounts and cycles, track member participation, view contribution history, and apply fines or penalties where needed.

🍽 Bill Splitting

Share a bill split link with participants and track individual payments. Automatic reminders are sent to anyone who hasn't paid yet — no more chasing people manually.

🎗 Fundraising Campaigns

Create dedicated fundraising links with campaign images or videos, a goal amount, and progress tracking. Capture donor information and customize branding per campaign.

🛠 REST API & Developer Access

Integrate PayNecta into your own applications using the REST API. Manage API keys, track usage, set expiry dates, and monitor API traffic from your dashboard. Full API documentation is available in-app. A Laravel SDK is also available on Packagist (paynecta/paynecta-laravel-sdk).

🔔 Notifications

Stay informed across every channel — email, SMS, WhatsApp, in-app notifications, and push notifications. Get notified instantly on payment success, payment failure, subscription renewals, API key expiration, and more.