Can you send M-PESA to Vodacom Tanzania?

Can you send M-PESA to Vodacom Tanzania?

M-PESA global is a service that enables M-PESA registered customers to send and receive money globally. M-PESA customers will be able to send funds; To East Africa: Rwanda, Tanzania & Uganda.

How can I send money from Tanzania to Safaricom from Kenya?

To send money from Kenya to Tanzania from your Safaricom MPESA line, follow these 5 simple steps.

  1. Go to M-PESA and select Lipa Na M-PESA.
  2. Select Pay Bill and enter business number 255255.
  3. Under account number, enter the Tanzania recipient’s mobile number in the format 2557XXXXXXXX.
  4. Enter amount you wish to send in Ksh.

How many countries use M-PESA?

M-Pesa has now has a network of partners that allows subscribers to send and receive money from more than 200 countries and territories.

Where can you use M-PESA?

Established on 6th March 2007 by Vodafone’s Kenyan associate, Safaricom, M-PESA is Africa’s leading mobile money service with more than 430,000 active agents operating across the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Mozambique and Tanzania.

How do I send M-PESA to Tanzania?

Sending money to Tanzania

  1. Go to M-PESA and select Lipa Na M-PESA.
  2. Select Pay Bill and enter business number 255255.
  3. Under account number, enter the Tanzania recipient’s mobile number in the format 2557XXXXXXXX.
  4. Enter amount you wish to send in Ksh.
  5. Enter your M-PESA PIN and confirm the transaction.

Is Safaricom in Tanzania?

This service enables Safaricom PrePay and PostPay subscribers roaming in Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda to call, receive calls, sms and use data at an affordable rate when communicating to Safaricom subscribers back at home (Kenya) or subscribers in the partner networks visited (Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda).

Can I use Safaricom line in Tanzania?

The Service. This service enables Safaricom PrePay and PostPay subscribers roaming in Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda to call, receive calls, sms and use data at an affordable rate when communicating to Safaricom subscribers back at home (Kenya) or subscribers in the partner networks visited (Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda).

How do I activate Vodacom M-PESA?

To activate your account: Dial *150*00# ok. Select 1 Activate or 2 Wezesha. Enter start key PIN.

How do I become a M-Pesa agent in Tanzania?

To become a M-PESA agent in Tanzania, the agent must be a registered company with at least 5 outlets ready to offer M-PESA services. At least 2 of these outlets should be located in rural areas.

What are the benefits of M-Pesa?

Benefits of using M-pesa as a means of payment

  • Easy to use as agents provide assistance.
  • Fast as it is conveyed through sms.
  • Convenient as it can be sent and received from any location.
  • Accessible as agents are located in most urban and rural areas.
  • Confidential as PIN is used.

What is the meaning of M-Pesa?

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M-Pesa means “m-money” in Swahili and is the global brand for Vodafone’s Mobile Money service. The service was launched in 2007 in Kenya, 2008 in Tanzania and is now present in 10 countries.

How do I check my M-Pesa online?

It is possible to download your Mpesa statement online by accessing Safaricom Self-care. Simply type in the URL www.safaricom.co.ke. Agree to the terms and condition and an activation number will be sent to your phone.

Is M-Pesa monitored by Vodafone?

Each transaction made with M-Pesa is electronic and can therefore be monitored by Vodafone, which runs its own bank-grade anti-money laundering system. What happens if a customer loses their phone or SIM?

What does the Vodacom-Safaricom joint venture mean for M-Pesa?

The joint venture will accelerate the growth of M-PESA through Africa by giving both Vodacom and Safaricom full control of the M-PESA brand, product development and support services as well as the opportunity to expand M-PESA into new African markets.

How does M-Pesa work in Africa?

Through strong relationships with leading money transfer operators such as Western Union, MoneyGram, World Remit, Remitly and MFS Africa, M-PESA is the destination for over US$1.5 billion remittances every year, including 60% of formal remittances into Kenya and 20% into Tanzania.

What is the full form of M-Pesa?

M-Pesa means “m-money” in Swahili and is the global brand for Vodafone’s Mobile Money service. The service was launched in 2007 in Kenya, 2008 in Tanzania and is now present in 10 countries. What is mobile money?