How to send Money via Tigo Pesa in East Africa
Due to high demand of sending and receiving money via mobile money service especially for Tigo pesa. Tigo has provided the service for sending and receiving money international around Africa. To use this service is simple just follow the step provided below.
Send and Receive money in East Africa
With Tigo Pesa, you can send and receive money with MTN Rwanda, Airtel Rwanda, MTN Uganda, Airtel Uganda and Safaricom Kenya.
How to Send money to other countries via USSD:
- Dial *150*01#
- Select Option 1 – Send Money
- Select Option 4 – To other countries
- Then Choose the country and the Mobile Network Operator you want send
- Enter Receiving number (+256xxxxxxx or +254xxxxxxx or +260xxxxxxx or +255xxxxxxx)
- Enter amount you want to send in Tanzania Shillings
- You will receive the message prompting to verify Recipient name, Amount, Forex exchange details and Fees
- To approve Enter Tigo Pesa PIN
- You will get a confirmation message of a successful transaction
- And the receiver will receive the fund with the confirmation message
*Tariffs and charges applicable when sending money to Ecocash Burundi, Safaricom Kenya, MTN Uganda, Airtel Uganda, MTN Rwanda and Airtel Rwanda.
How to Send money to other countries via APP:
- Open your TigoPesa APP.
- Click International Remittance
- Select Country and Network you want to send.
- Enter receiving number (+256xxxxxxxxx or +254xxxxxxxxx or +260xxxxxxxxx or +257xxxxxxxxx)
- Enter amount you want to send in Tanzania shillings.
- Enter transaction description (Optional)
- To approve Enter Tigo Pesa PIN.
- You will get a confirmation message of a successful transaction
- And the receiver will receive the fund with the confirmation message
*Tariffs and charges applicable when sending money to Safaricom Kenya, MTN Uganda, Airtel Uganda, MTN Rwanda and Airtel Rwanda.
| TIGO PESA | ||
| Minimum | Maximum | IMT Fees (50% more of P2P) |
| 100 | 999 | 23 |
| 1,000 | 1,999 | 38 |
| 2,000 | 2,999 | 53 |
| 3,000 | 3,999 | 75 |
| 4,000 | 4,999 | 98 |
| 5,000 | 6,999 | 188 |
| 7,000 | 9,999 | 195 |
| 10,000 | 19,999 | 480 |
| 20,000 | 29,999 | 548 |
| 30,000 | 39,999 | 555 |
| 40,000 | 49,999 | 600 |
| 50,000 | 99,999 | 1,080 |
| 100,000 | 199,999 | 1,500 |
| 200,000 | 299,999 | 1,800 |
| 300,000 | 399,999 | 2,250 |
| 400,000 | 499,999 | 2,250 |
| 500,000 | 599,999 | 3,300 |
| 600,000 | 799,999 | 4,950 |
| 800,000 | 1,000,000 | 5,250 |
| 1,000,001 | 3,000,000 | 7,200 |
I. WorldRemit | Send to Tigo Pesa customers in Tanzania
You can receive money from any part of the world through WorldRemit. If you wish to send money to someone in Tanzania, follow the prompts on the following URL:
www.worldremit.com/en/tanzania/tigo-mobile-wallet
Through WorldRemit, Tigo Pesa customers receive money directly to their mobile phones from friends and family living, working or travelling abroad. Is one of the most convenient, affordable, safe, quick and easiest ways to send or support financially.
II. Mama Money | Send to Tigo Pesa customers in Tanzania
With TigoPesa, you can now receive money from South Africa immediately with your phone. Sender has to visit Mama Money App or Website for registration to send money to Tanzania. Receiver will receive cash in Tanzania shillings into his/her TigoPesa wallet.
If you wish to send money to Tanzania please visit Mama Money page
III. Western Union | Send to Tigo Pesa customers in Tanzania
TigoPesa in collaboration with Western Union has now made easier for our subscribers to receive cash globally through Western Union. You can now receive money via Western Union directly to your TigoPesa wallet simply from any part of the world.
For more clarity on how to send money to Tanzania for family, friends, and business partners, please visit western Union Website further assistance.