Block 1 - Webhook
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.webhook - webhook
- Config choices
- Version 1
Track MPESA and Airtel mobile payments in a fundraising WhatsApp group
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1. Workflow Overview
Try It Out! This n8n templates assists with keeping track of mobile payments within a fundraising WhatsApp group. Use cases: We fundraise alot using whatsapp groups in East Africa, especially in Ke...
Best for
- File Management automation workflows
- advanced n8n builders looking for reusable templates
Tools used
n8n-nodes-base.webhook, n8n-nodes-base.datatable, n8n-nodes-base.stickynote, n8n-nodes-base.set, n8n-nodes-base.merge, n8n-nodes-base.twilio, n8n-nodes-base.code, n8n-nodes-base.switch
Source and attribution
This workflow is cataloged by N8N Workflows and links back to its original n8n.io source page by Mabura Ze Guru.
Original n8n.io source1.1 Workflow description
- Title
- Track MPESA and Airtel mobile payments in a fundraising WhatsApp group
- Workflow name
- Track MPESA and Airtel mobile payments in a fundraising WhatsApp group
Try It Out!
This n8n templates assists with keeping track of mobile payments within a fundraising WhatsApp group.
Use cases: We fundraise alot using whatsapp groups in East Africa, especially in Kenya ! Keeping track of each payment and the tallying requires alot of manual effort and brings unnecessary tension in cases of Errors of Commision or Ommision.
Works with MPESA and AIRTEL MONEY, for now.
How it works
- Connect you twillio account / mobile number to the webhook.
- Send whatsapp message or web chat.
- We use simple regex to classify the text of the message.
- A switch node routes payment messages based on the payment service provider. The message may be a request for the current total or an instruction to end the campaign and clear the payment logs.
- A Gemini node will handle deviations from payments topic
- Clearing may be necessary in case of mistakes since we provide no edit function. It may also be necessary to avoid mixing payments of a previous fundraising campaign with the current one.
- Payment information is extracted from the message accoding to the SMS format of the service provider. This is then saved to a data table.
- After each payment, or a request for summary, all payments related to the sender/groupid are fetched and taken to the next node for summarization.
- A merge node is used to bring in the message metadata (from, to, ) to assist in whatsapp reply via twillio
How to use
- As the treasurer / payee keep SMS receipts of all incoming mobile payments.
- Each SMS receipt will contain the amount and the senders details, among other info.
- Send each one by one via whatsapp to the phone number above or web chat.
Requirements
- Twillio account - for whatsapp
- Accessible webhook url
- This example uses a data table
payment_tablebut an SQL node is recommended for production use
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1.2 Logical Blocks
This catalog entry is organized from the workflow JSON. The node-level section below shows the executable blocks available for review before importing the template.
2. Block-by-Block Analysis
Block 2 - Fetch payments
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.dataTable - dataTable
- Config choices
- Version 1.1
Block 3 - Save payment
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.dataTable - dataTable
- Config choices
- Version 1.1
Block 4 - Sticky Note
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
- Config choices
- Version 1
Block 5 - Sticky Note1
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
- Config choices
- Version 1
Block 6 - Edit Fields
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.set - set
- Config choices
- Version 3.4
Block 7 - Merge
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.merge - merge
- Config choices
- Version 3.2
Block 8 - Sticky Note2
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
- Config choices
- Version 1
Block 9 - Send a WhatsApp message
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.twilio - twilio
- Config choices
- Version 1
Block 10 - Build one object
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.code - code
- Config choices
- Version 2
Block 11 - Airtel Money
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.code - code
- Config choices
- Version 2
Block 12 - Mpesa
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.code - code
- Config choices
- Version 2
Block 13 - Classify Message
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.code - code
- Config choices
- Version 2
Block 14 - Route
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.switch - switch
- Config choices
- Version 3.4
Block 15 - Delete payments
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.dataTable - dataTable
- Config choices
- Version 1.1
Block 16 - Create Message
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.function - function
- Config choices
- Version 1
Block 17 - Create Summary
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.function - function
- Config choices
- Version 1
Block 18 - Sticky Note3
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
- Config choices
- Version 1
Block 19 - Drop original message
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.set - set
- Config choices
- Version 3.4
Block 20 - Valid message ?
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.if - if
- Config choices
- Version 2.3
Block 21 - When chat message received
- Type / Role
- @n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.chatTrigger - chatTrigger
- Config choices
- Version 1.4
Block 22 - Respond to Chat
- Type / Role
- @n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.chat - chat
- Config choices
- Version 1
Block 23 - If sender is a phone
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.if - if
- Config choices
- Version 2.3
Block 24 - Message a model
- Type / Role
- @n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.googleGemini - googleGemini
- Config choices
- Version 1.1
Showing the first 24 of 25 workflow blocks. Download the JSON for the full node graph.
3. Summary Table
| Workflow | Track MPESA and Airtel mobile payments in a fundraising WhatsApp group |
|---|---|
| Complexity | advanced |
| Nodes | 25 |
| Categories | File Management |
| Author | Mabura Ze Guru |
| Published | 04 Feb 2026 |
4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch
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1. Download the workflow JSON
Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/13213/13213.json as the source template for this automation.
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2. Import the template into n8n
Open n8n, import the downloaded JSON, and review each node before activating the workflow.
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3. Configure credentials and variables
Replace placeholder credentials, API keys, webhook URLs, account IDs, and environment-specific values with your own settings.
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4. Test with sample data
Run the workflow manually or in a staging workspace, inspect node output, and confirm downstream systems receive the expected data.
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5. Activate and monitor
Enable the workflow only after testing, then monitor executions, errors, and rate limits during the first production runs.
5. General Notes & Resources
Review imported nodes carefully before activation. This catalog entry is intended to help you inspect the workflow structure, understand required services, and find related templates faster.
Node names, credentials, schedules, webhook paths, and external service limits may need adjustment for your workspace.
Frequently asked questions
What does Track MPESA and Airtel mobile payments in a fundraising WhatsApp group do?
Try It Out! This n8n templates assists with keeping track of mobile payments within a fundraising WhatsApp group. Use cases: We fundraise alot using whatsapp groups in East Africa, especially in Ke...
What do I need before importing this workflow?
Review the workflow JSON, configure any required credentials in n8n, and test the automation in a safe workspace before using it in production.
Can I customize this workflow?
Yes. Use the block-by-block analysis and the downloadable JSON to inspect each node, then adjust credentials, prompts, schedules, filters, or destinations for your File Management use case.