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Namibia mobile money: comparing FNB, Standard Bank, Bank Windhoek, MTC

Namibia has four active wallets: FNB eWallet (the leader), Standard Bank Blue Wallet, Bank Windhoek EasyWallet and MTC PayToday. Comparison based on the Bank of Namibia's Banking Fees and Charges Report 2025/2026.

Verified June 2026.Fees confirmed against operator pricing guides and the Bank of Namibia Banking Fees and Charges Report 2025/2026. There is no state mobile-money tax in Namibia.

At-a-glance comparison

WalletBank / operatorCellphone sendATM withdrawalDaily cap
eWalletFNB NamibiaN$10N$14N$5,000
Blue WalletStandard Bank NamibiaN$8.50Free (own ATM)N$5,000
EasyWalletBank WindhoekN$9N$10.50N$5,000
PayTodayMobile Telecommunications (MTC)Check with operatorCheck

Sources: FNB Namibia Pricing Guide 2025/2026, and Bank of Namibia — Banking Fees and Charges Comparison Report 2025/2026.

Picking in practice

  • Maximum coverageFNB eWallet. More ATMs than any other bank; near-certain your recipient finds one.
  • Cheapest totalStandard Bank Blue Wallet, IF the recipient is near a Standard Bank ATM (N$8.50 + N$0 = N$8.50 total).
  • If the recipient already banks with a specific bankuse that bank's wallet (native app integration, possibly a higher cap).
  • MTC PayTodaymore relevant for merchant pay and recharge than for cellphone sends; verify the tariff at the outlet before transacting.

Why we cite the BoN report

The Bank of Namibia publishes an annual Banking Fees and Charges Comparison Report listing, by bank and by scenario (transaction account, ATM, eWallet, EFT, NamPay), the fees actually charged. It is the most reliable public source for comparing Namibian banking wallets — more reliable than an operator marketing page that can omit ancillary fees.

Direct link: bon.com.na → Payment System Modernisation → Banking Fees and Charges.

Frequently asked questions

Which wallet is cheapest in Namibia?
Standard Bank Blue Wallet when the recipient is near a Standard Bank ATM: N$8.50 send + N$0 withdrawal = N$8.50 total. Otherwise, FNB eWallet (N$24 total) stays the most practical given its national ATM coverage.
Is there a government tax on mobile money?
No. Namibia imposes no state levy on wallet transactions, unlike Ghana, Uganda or Kenya.
What's the reference source for fees?
The Bank of Namibia's Banking Fees and Charges Comparison Report, published annually (2025/2026 edition current). Downloadable from bon.com.na → Payment System Modernisation.

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