IntaSend Case Study: Wingurent Property Management
How a PropTech Startup Streamlined Payments and Scaled Faster with IntaSend
Company Overview
WinguRent is a growing PropTech SaaS provider revolutionizing property management in Kenya. With a lean team of 4, this innovative startup serves property managers, landlords, and tenants through their comprehensive rental management platform at wingurent.com.
As a real estate technology company focused on the Kenyan market with plans for international expansion, WinguRent needed a payment solution that could scale with their ambitious growth plans.
The Challenge: Fragmented Payment Systems Hindering Growth
Before IntaSend, WinguRent faced significant payment processing challenges that were impacting their ability to serve customers effectively:
Before partnering with IntaSend, Wingurent faced a fragmented and inefficient payment setup:
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Disjointed payment systems: They had to juggle separate platforms for M-Pesa and card transactions.
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Manual reconciliation: Lack of a unified solution meant a lot of manual tracking and back-office work.
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Delayed settlements: Slow payouts to property owners strained trust and impacted operations.
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Poor customer support from their previous provider made issue resolution frustrating and slow.
“Our cash flow and customer trust were being affected. We needed something faster, more reliable, and easier to manage.”
— Samuel Kimutai, Founder, Wingurent
Previous Solution
Used Before: iPay
Main Issues:
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Settlement delays
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Poor support responsiveness
The IntaSend Solution
Wingurent switched to IntaSend for a complete, unified payment experience:
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Services used:
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Local payment collection
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Bulk payment processing
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API integration
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Implementation time: 1–3 days
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Support experience: Excellent technical support and clear documentation
Results & Impact
| Metric | Before IntaSend | After IntaSend |
|---|---|---|
| Payment Success Rate | 53% | 80% |
| Settlement Time | > 1 hour | < 1 hour |
| Customer Satisfaction | Low | Improved |
| Manual Workload | High | Greatly Reduced |
| Compliance Handling | Cumbersome | More Streamlined |
| Market Expansion Readiness | Slower | Accelerated |
Customer LowImprovedManual WorkloadCompliance HandlingMarket Expansion Readiness
Top 3 Benefits
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Unified Platform – One place for both M-Pesa & card payments
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Fast Settlements – Cash flow improved with quicker payouts
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Responsive Support – Quick resolutions, zero downtime
What Wingurent Says
“IntaSend has been a game-changer for our payment operations. Being able to accept both M-Pesa and card payments through one platform has streamlined our process and improved the experience for our users. Their fast settlement times and responsive support have made them a reliable partner we can count on as we scale.”
Final Recommendation
“I’d highly recommend IntaSend to any company looking for a reliable and efficient way to manage digital payments. Their platform is seamless, their support is top-notch, and their understanding of the local market is a huge asset.”
— Samuel Kimutai, Founder, Wingurent Property Management
Conclusion: IntaSend Powers the Future of Rental Management
The WinguRent success story demonstrates how IntaSend serves as the payment backbone for modern rental management businesses across Africa. As PropTech companies revolutionize how landlords, property managers, and tenants interact, seamless payment processing becomes critical to platform success.
How IntaSend Supports Rental Management Businesses:
Unified Payment Ecosystem: Rental platforms like WinguRent handle complex payment flows—tenant rent collection, landlord payouts, service provider payments, and security deposits. IntaSend’s unified platform eliminates the need to manage multiple payment providers, reducing operational complexity and reconciliation headaches that drain resources from core business growth.
Cash Flow Optimization: In rental management, timing is everything. Property owners expect prompt settlements while tenants need flexible payment options. IntaSend’s sub-hour settlement times ensure landlords receive their rental income quickly, building trust and retention on the platform, while multiple payment methods accommodate diverse tenant preferences.
Scalable Infrastructure: PropTech startups often start lean but need to scale rapidly. WinguRent’s journey from fragmented systems to a 27% improvement in payment success rates shows how IntaSend’s robust API and infrastructure support growth without requiring platform overhauls or technical debt.
Market Expansion Ready: As rental management platforms expand across African markets, IntaSend’s multi-country coverage and local payment method expertise provide the foundation for seamless international scaling. Companies can enter new markets confident their payment infrastructure will support local user expectations.
Compliance & Trust: Rental transactions involve significant sums and regulatory requirements. IntaSend’s streamlined compliance handling and reliable support ensure rental platforms can focus on user experience while maintaining the security and trust that property transactions demand.
For rental management platforms looking to eliminate payment friction and accelerate growth, IntaSend provides the comprehensive payment solution that turns transactional complexity into competitive advantage.
Ready to transform your rental management platform? Partner with IntaSend and build the payment experience your users deserve.
