Lesotho Mobile Money Fees
M-Pesa, EcoCash - no mobile money levy. Updated August 2026.
How much does it cost to send money via mobile money in Lesotho?
In Lesotho, mobile money fees vary by operator (M-Pesa, EcoCash) and amount band. Use the calculator below for the exact cost in LSL - no state levy stacks on top, the local currency is pegged 1:1 to the South African rand (CMA). Typical fees are per-send flats or tiered percentages; withdrawals usually add a separate charge.
Compare M-Pesa, EcoCash fees in Lesotho
| Provider | Send | Withdraw | Levy | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
MPSM-PesaCheapest | M1.73 | M2.78 | None | M1.73 |
ECOEcoCash | M2.00 | M1.60 | None | M2.00 |
Which mobile money providers work in Lesotho?
M-Pesa (Vodacom)
Lesotho · LSL
Send money fees
| M10-M50 | M1.16 |
| M51-M100 | M1.73 |
| M101-M250 | M2.6 |
| M251-M500 | M3.91 |
Withdrawal fees
| M10-M50 | M1.84 |
| M51-M100 | M2.78 |
| M101-M250 | M4.22 |
| M251-M500 | M6.32 |
EcoCash (Econet)
Lesotho · LSL
Send money fees
| M1-M50 | M1 |
| M51-M200 | M2 |
| M201-M300 | M3 |
| M301-M400 | M3.5 |
Withdrawal fees
| M1-M50 | M1.5 |
| M51-M200 | M1.6 |
| M201-M300 | M2.41 |
| M301-M400 | M3.6 |
LSL exchange rates
Livevs LSL (Lesotho Loti)
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 Lesotho mobile money guide
Lesotho stands out in Africa with no state tax on mobile money. FX stays at par with the rand under the CMA. Here are the pages covering USSD codes, fees by operation type, limits and per-amount tariffs — every code verified against operator sources.