M-Pesa (Vodacom) Fees in Lesotho
🇱🇸 LSL (M) · Including all taxes
M-Pesa (Vodacom) is one of the leading mobile money services in Lesotho, serving millions of users. Send fees are M1.16 per transaction. Use the fee tables below to see all charges including government taxes.
Send Money Fee Tiers
| Range | Fee |
|---|---|
| M10 - M50 | M1.16 M 1.16 |
| M51 - M100 | M1.73 M 1.73 |
| M101 - M250 | M2.6 M 2.60 |
| M251 - M500 | M3.91 M 3.91 |
| M501 - M1,000 | M6.38 M 6.38 |
| M1,001 - M2,000 | M9.41 M 9.41 |
| M2,001 - M3,000 | M9.76 M 9.76 |
| M3,001 - M4,000 | M9.95 M 9.95 |
| M4,001 - M5,000 | M10.09 M 10.09 |
| M5,001 - M10,000 | 0.25% 0.25% |
| M10,001 - M20,000 | 0.25% 0.25% |
| M20,001 - M30,000 | 0.25% 0.25% |
| M30,001 - M50,000 | 0.25% 0.25% |
| M50,001+ | 0.27% 0.27% |
Withdrawal Fee Tiers
| Range | Fee |
|---|---|
| M10 - M50 | M1.84 M 1.84 |
| M51 - M100 | M2.78 M 2.78 |
| M101 - M250 | M4.22 M 4.22 |
| M251 - M500 | M6.32 M 6.32 |
| M501 - M1,000 | M9.56 M 9.56 |
| M1,001 - M2,000 | M14.12 M 14.12 |
| M2,001 - M3,000 | M14.5 M 14.50 |
| M3,001 - M4,000 | M14.93 M 14.93 |
| M4,001 - M5,000 | M15.13 M 15.13 |
| M5,001 - M10,000 | 0.35% 0.35% |
| M10,001 - M20,000 | 0.35% 0.35% |
| M20,001 - M30,000 | 0.35% 0.35% |
| M30,001 - M50,000 | 0.35% 0.35% |
| M50,001+ | 0.38% 0.38% |
About M-Pesa (Vodacom) in Lesotho
Lesotho runs on M-Pesa (Vodacom) and EcoCash (Econet), in a loti pegged at par to the South African rand. No state tax on mobile money; CMA membership means the rand circulates at par alongside the loti, opening the door to direct transfers from South Africa with no FX risk.
On pricing, here is how M-Pesa (Vodacom) structures its fees. Sending is priced by band : flat M1.16 M10–M50; flat M1.73 M51–M100; flat M2.6 M101–M250; flat M3.91 M251–M500. Cash-out is priced by band : flat M1.84 M10–M50; flat M2.78 M51–M100; flat M4.22 M101–M250; flat M6.32 M251–M500. Receiving money is free; the cost sits at sending and at cashing out to physical cash.
Government levy. There is currently no specific state mobile-money tax in Lesotho: you pay only the operator's fee.
How to use it. You manage M-Pesa (Vodacom) via the mobile app, the operator's USSD menu (no internet needed), or an authorised agent to deposit and withdraw cash. Fees are identical on every channel — the schedule above applies with no per-channel surcharge, and an agent should never charge cash on top of the fee deducted from your balance.
To compare M-Pesa (Vodacom) with the other operators in Lesotho for your exact amount, use the calculator at the top of this page or open the Lesotho page. Tariffs rendered from our database, verified in 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does M-Pesa (Vodacom) charge to send money in Lesotho?
M-Pesa (Vodacom) charges M1.16 per transfer in Lesotho.
What are the M-Pesa (Vodacom) withdrawal fees in Lesotho?
M-Pesa (Vodacom) withdrawal fees in Lesotho are M1.84 per transaction.
Is there a government levy on M-Pesa (Vodacom) transactions in Lesotho?
No. There is currently no government levy on mobile money transactions in Lesotho.
What is the M-Pesa (Vodacom) USSD code in Lesotho?
Use the M-Pesa (Vodacom) mobile app or visit an authorized agent in Lesotho.
Is M-Pesa (Vodacom) the cheapest mobile money provider in Lesotho?
It depends on the amount. Use the MomoCalc calculator on the Lesotho page to compare all providers for your specific amount.