mKesh Fees
🇲🇿 MZN (MT) · Including all taxes
mKesh is one of the leading mobile money services in Mozambique, serving millions of users. Sending carries no operator fee up to MT500, then banded fees apply above. Use the fee tables below to see all charges including government taxes.
How much does mKesh charge per transaction in 2026?
On mKesh in Mozambique, receiving is free. Sending money is free up to MT500, then MT500.01–MT2,500 costs MT10, up to MT75 on larger amounts. Cashing out costs MT20 MT50–MT2,500, up to MT130 on larger amounts. No state tax stacks on top. Tariffs verified against the operator source (June 2026).
mKesh Send Money Fee Tiers in Mozambique
| Range | Fee |
|---|---|
| Free | Free Free for MT 1-500 |
| MT500.01 - MT2,500 | MT10 MT 10 |
| MT2,500.01 - MT10,000 | MT25 MT 25 |
| MT10,000.01 - MT25,000 | MT50 MT 50 |
| MT25,000.01+ | MT75 MT 75 |
mKesh Withdrawal (Cash-Out) Fee Tiers in Mozambique
| Range | Fee |
|---|---|
| MT50 - MT2,500 | MT20 MT 20 |
| MT2,500.01 - MT10,000 | MT50 MT 50 |
| MT10,000.01 - MT25,000 | MT90 MT 90 |
| MT25,000.01+ | MT130 MT 130 |
Mozambique Mobile Money Levies & Taxes
No Mobile Money Levy
Levy abolishedMozambique does not currently impose a specific government levy on mobile money transactions.
About mKesh in Mozambique
Mozambique is led by M-Pesa (Vodacom), with e-Mola and mKesh, in the metical. M-Pesa dominates receiving, especially outside the big cities; the band tariff and agent presence along the Maputo corridor matter most.
On pricing, here is how mKesh structures its fees. Sending is priced by band : free MT1–MT500; flat MT10 MT500.01–MT2,500; flat MT25 MT2,500.01–MT10,000; flat MT50 MT10,000.01–MT25,000. Cash-out is priced by band : flat MT20 MT50–MT2,500; flat MT50 MT2,500.01–MT10,000; flat MT90 MT10,000.01–MT25,000; flat MT130 above MT25,000.01. 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 Mozambique: you pay only the operator's fee.
How to use it. You manage mKesh 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 mKesh with the other operators in Mozambique for your exact amount, use the calculator at the top of this page or open the Mozambique page. Tariffs rendered from our database, verified in 2026.
mKesh vs Other Providers in Mozambique: Fee Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does mKesh charge to send money in Mozambique?
mKesh carries no operator fee up to MT500 in Mozambique, then banded fees apply above.
What are the mKesh withdrawal fees in Mozambique?
mKesh withdrawal fees in Mozambique are MT20 per transaction.
Is there a government levy on mKesh transactions in Mozambique?
No. There is currently no government levy on mobile money transactions in Mozambique.
What is the mKesh USSD code in Mozambique?
Use the mKesh mobile app or visit an authorized agent in Mozambique.
Is mKesh the cheapest mobile money provider in Mozambique?
It depends on the amount. Use the MomoCalc calculator on the Mozambique page to compare all providers for your specific amount.