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Mobile Money Transfers

Send money to M-Pesa, MTN Mobile Money, and other mobile wallets.

3 min readUpdated: 1/25/2026

Mobile Money Transfers

Send money directly to mobile money wallets across Africa and Asia.

Supported Mobile Money Providers

Kenya

  • M-Pesa (Safaricom)
  • Airtel Money

Nigeria

  • OPay
  • Paga

Ghana

  • MTN Mobile Money
  • Vodafone Cash
  • AirtelTigo Money

Uganda

  • MTN Mobile Money
  • Airtel Money

Tanzania

  • M-Pesa
  • Tigo Pesa
  • Airtel Money

Other Countries

We're adding more providers regularly. Check the app for the latest.

How to Send

Step 1: Start a Transfer

Go to SendMobile Money.

Step 2: Select Provider

Choose the country and mobile money provider.

Step 3: Enter Details

Provide:

  • Phone number (with country code)
  • Recipient name

Step 4: Enter Amount

  • Choose the amount to send
  • See the amount in local currency
  • View fees and exchange rate

Step 5: Confirm and Send

Review all details and send.

Delivery Time

Most mobile money transfers arrive in minutes.

| Status | What It Means |

|--------|---------------|

| Sent | We've processed the transfer |

| Delivered | Money is in their mobile wallet |

Recipients receive an SMS when money arrives.

Fees

Mobile money fees are typically:

  • 1% - 2% of the amount sent

Exact fees shown before you confirm.

Limits

| Per Transfer | Daily | Monthly |

|--------------|-------|---------|

| Up to $5,000 | $10,000 | $50,000 |

Tips

  • Verify the phone number - Entered wrong? Money goes to wrong person
  • Use recipient's registered name - Should match their mobile money account
  • Check provider coverage - Make sure they use that provider

Troubleshooting

Transfer pending too long?

  • Mobile money can sometimes be delayed due to network issues
  • Usually resolves within a few hours
  • Contact support if over 24 hours

Recipient didn't get it?

  • Confirm the phone number is correct
  • Make sure they're registered with that provider
  • Check if they have any account blocks

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