Mobile Money Fees in Botswana
Orange, MyZaka, Smega — including all government levies. Updated April 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, including government levies. Typical fees range from flat unit amounts to a percentage of the transfer; withdrawals usually add a separate charge.
Compare Providers
| 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 |
Provider Details
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 |
Exchange Rates
Livevs BWP (Botswana Pula)
Government Levies & Taxes
No Government Levy
Fee data last verified April 2026. Always confirm with your provider before large transactions.
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