Namibia mobile money withdrawal charges 2026
ATM withdrawal fees by wallet, recipient side: Standard Bank Blue Wallet free at Standard Bank ATMs, Bank Windhoek EasyWallet N$10.50, FNB eWallet N$14. Source: Banking Fees and Charges Comparison Report 2025/2026 (BoN).
✓ 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.
ATM withdrawal fees by wallet
- Standard Bank Blue Wallet — free at own-brand Standard Bank ATMs.
- Bank Windhoek EasyWallet — N$10.50 at Bank Windhoek ATMs.
- FNB eWallet — N$14 at FNB Namibia ATMs (cardless).
- MTC PayToday — withdrawal via partner outlet; tariff varies.
Source: Banking Fees and Charges Comparison Report 2025/2026, Bank of Namibia.
Why Standard Bank Blue Wallet is free
Standard Bank Namibia zero-rates Blue Wallet withdrawals at its own ATMs because marginal cost to the bank is low: no plastic card, no international scheme (Visa/Mastercard) to pay, no interbank switch. The policy pulls customers toward its ATMs and lifts cross-product usage.
Worth noting: if the recipient withdraws at ANOTHER bank's ATM (Saswitch, Namibia's national switch), an off-network fee applies on top — see the ATM page.
Frequently asked questions
Why is Standard Bank free?
Standard Bank zero-rates Blue Wallet withdrawal at its own ATMs to drive customers to its network and lift cross-product usage.
Is there a fee to receive an eWallet?
No. Receiving the SMS PIN is free; the fee applies only when you draw the cash at the ATM.