Botswana Mobile Money Fees
Orange, MyZaka, Smega - no mobile money levy. Updated August 2026.
How much does it cost to send money via mobile money in Botswana?
In Botswana, mobile money fees vary by operator (Orange, MyZaka, Smega) and amount band. Use the calculator below for the exact cost in BWP - no state levy stacks on top, the pula floats on a rand-SDR basket. Typical fees are per-send flats or tiered percentages; withdrawals usually add a separate charge.
Compare Orange, MyZaka, Smega fees in Botswana
| Provider | Send | Withdraw | Levy | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ORGOrange | P6.00 | P6.00 | None | P6.00 |
MYZMyZakaCheapest | P5.00 | P6.00 | None | P5.00 |
SMGSmega | P5.09 | P6.11 | None | P5.09 |
Which mobile money providers work in Botswana?
Orange Money
Botswana · BWP
Send money fees
| P1+ | P6 |
Withdrawal fees
| P25-P125 | P6 |
| P126-P250 | P8 |
| P251-P500 | P13 |
| P501-P1,000 | P23 |
MyZaka (Mascom)
Botswana · BWP
Send money fees
| P1-P10,000 | P5 |
Withdrawal fees
| P25-P125 | P6 |
| P126-P250 | P8 |
| P251-P500 | P12 |
| P501-P1,000 | P22 |
Smega (BTC)
Botswana · BWP
Send money fees
| P1-P6,000 | P5.09 |
| P1-P125 | P6.11 |
| P126-P250 | P8.14 |
| P251-P500 | P13.23 |
Withdrawal fees
| P1-P125 | P6.11 |
| P126-P250 | P8.14 |
| P251-P500 | P13.23 |
| P501-P1,000 | P23.41 |
BWP exchange rates
Livevs BWP (Botswana Pula)
Tax framework
No mobile money levy
Fee data last verified August 2026. Always confirm with your provider before large transactions.
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The complete Botswana mobile money guide
Botswana stands out in Africa with no state tax on mobile money. The pula floats on a rand-heavy SDR basket. Here are the pages covering USSD codes, fees by operation type, limits and per-amount tariffs — every code verified against operator sources.