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Receive Money in Tanzania
The best apps to send money directly to your mobile money wallet in Tanzania. Fees, speed, and operators compared.
Annual inflows
$757M
% PIB
1% of GDP
Top sources
United Kingdom, Europe, EAC countries
Supported Mobile Wallets
📱 M-Pesa (Vodacom)📱 Airtel Money📱 Tigo Pesa
Apps to send to Tanzania
| App | Fee | Speed | Send from |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🌍WorldRemit | Flat fee | Minutes | UK, US, CA, AU, AE |
| 📲TapTap Send | Free | Minutes | UK, US, CA, AU, AE |
| 💸Remitly | Flat fee | Minutes to 3 days | UK, US, CA, AU, AE |
| 🏦Western Union | FX | Minutes to 1 day | UK, US, CA, AU, AE |
💡 Key fact
Vodacom Tanzania M-Pesa Global (Nov 2025) now connects to Visa Tap & Pay, Alipay, and MTN MoMo Uganda.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What apps can I use to send money to Tanzania mobile wallets?+
The most popular apps are Sendwave, LemFi, WorldRemit, TapTap Send and Remitly. They deliver directly to M-Pesa (Vodacom), Airtel Money, Tigo Pesa in Tanzania, in minutes.
Do I need to pay any fees to receive money on my wallet in Tanzania?+
Generally no - recipients do not pay fees on international inbound transfers.
What is the maximum amount I can receive in Tanzania?+
M-Pesa Tanzania: max TZS 5M per transaction with KYC verification. Daily limit TZS 10M.
How long does it take to receive money from abroad?+
Most apps (Sendwave, LemFi, TapTap Send, WorldRemit) deliver in minutes. Remitly Express is also fast. Remitly Economy and Wise take 1-3 business days.
Is there a government tax on receiving international money in Tanzania?+
No government tax applies to international inbound transfers in Tanzania as of 2026.