Mobile Money Fees in DR Congo
M-Pesa, Airtel, Orange, Afrimoney — including all government levies. Updated April 2026.
How much does it cost to send money via mobile money in DR Congo?
Sending mobile money in DR Congo costs roughly 1–2% on larger transfers and up to ~9% on small withdrawals. M-Pesa (Vodacom) leads the market (~51% of subscriptions), with Airtel Money, Orange Money and Afrimoney competing — and fees are heavily tiered by amount. The calculator below shows the exact cost in CDF (wallets also operate in USD, with typical per-transaction caps around US$1,000–1,500).
Compare Providers
| Provider | Send | Withdraw | Levy | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
MPSM-PesaCheapest | Free | FC9.00 | None | Free |
AIRAirtel | FC1.00 | FC9.00 | None | FC1.00 |
ORGOrange | FC1.00 | FC9.00 | None | FC1.00 |
AFRAfrimoney | FC1.00 | FC9.00 | None | FC1.00 |
Provider Details
M-Pesa (Vodacom)
DR Congo · CDF
Send money fees
| Free tier | Free |
| FC1,001-FC10,000 | 2% |
| FC10,001-FC100,000 | 1.5% |
| FC100,001+ | 1% |
Withdrawal fees
| FC0-FC30,000 | 9% |
| FC30,001-FC100,000 | 5% |
| FC100,001-FC500,000 | 3% |
| FC500,001+ | 1.5% |
Airtel Money
DR Congo · CDF
Send money fees
| FC0+ | 1% |
Withdrawal fees
| FC0-FC30,000 | 9% |
| FC30,001-FC100,000 | 6% |
| FC100,001-FC500,000 | 4% |
| FC500,001+ | 3.3% |
Orange Money
DR Congo · CDF
Send money fees
| FC0+ | 1% |
Withdrawal fees
| FC0-FC30,000 | 9% |
| FC30,001-FC100,000 | 5% |
| FC100,001-FC500,000 | 3% |
| FC500,001+ | 1.5% |
Afrimoney
DR Congo · CDF
Send money fees
| FC0+ | 1% |
Withdrawal fees
| FC0-FC30,000 | 9% |
| FC30,001-FC100,000 | 5% |
| FC100,001-FC500,000 | 3% |
| FC500,001+ | 2% |
Exchange Rates
Livevs CDF (Congolese Franc)
Government Levies & Taxes
No Government Levy
Fee data last verified April 2026. Always confirm with your provider before large transactions.
What's new in DR Congo 2026
Wave, the West African operator known for its 1% transfer model, is extending into DR Congo — one to watch as a potential new low-fee leader against the incumbents. For importers, DR Congo is a major market for Chinese goods — see our guides on shipping, customs and paying a supplier.