🇷🇼 → 🇺🇬
Send Money from Rwanda to Uganda
MTN MoMo Rwanda → MTN MoMo Uganda
Today's rate
Updated 3 Jun 2026, 00:00 UTC
1 RWF = 2.5600 UGX
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RWF
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Rate updated: 3 Jun 2026, 00:00 UTC · Indicative rate
How to send from Rwanda to Uganda
- Dial
*830#or open the MTN MoMo Rwanda app. - Select "International Transfer" and choose Uganda.
- Enter the recipient's mobile money number with country code.
- Enter the amount in RWF. The recipient receives UGX at the prevailing rate.
- Confirm with your PIN. Settlement is typically instant.
Key fact: Rwanda and Uganda are both on the MTN MoMo network. Strong trade flows between Kigali and Kampala.
Free to receive: Receiving on MTN MoMo Uganda is FREE — no charges to the recipient.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to send money from Rwanda to Uganda by mobile money?+
MTN MoMo Rwanda applies domestic send fees. Both on MTN network.
What is the M-Pesa Global limit for Rwanda→Uganda transfers?+
Per-transaction cap: RWF daily limit. Higher daily or monthly limits may apply depending on KYC tier.
How long does it take to send money from Rwanda to Uganda via mobile money?+
Typically minutes — M-Pesa Global, TerraPay, or shared MTN MoMo network routing settle mobile-to-mobile in near real time.
Does the recipient pay any fees to receive money from Rwanda via mobile money?+
No. Receiving on MTN MoMo Uganda is free for the recipient.
What is the current RWF/UGX exchange rate?+
Today: 1 RWF ≈ 2.5600 UGX. Updated 3 Jun 2026, 00:00 UTC.