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Receive Money in Uganda
The best apps to send money directly to your mobile money wallet in Uganda. Fees, speed, and operators compared.
Annual inflows
$1.49B
% PIB
2.6% of GDP
Top sources
United Kingdom, United States, EAC countries
Supported Mobile Wallets
📱 MTN MoMo📱 Airtel Money
Apps to send to Uganda
| App | Fee | Speed | Send from |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🌊Sendwave | Free | Minutes | UK, US, CA, FR, IT |
| 🍋LemFi | Free | Minutes | UK, US, CA, DE, FR |
| 🌍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 |
| 🦏NALA | Free | Minutes | UK, US, EU, CA |
⚠️ Inbound levy: 0.5% government levy on withdrawals only (not on inbound transfers)
💡 Key fact
Uganda has some of the lowest mobile money fees in East Africa (avg 1.2%). MTN and Airtel both accept international inbound transfers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What apps can I use to send money to Uganda mobile wallets?+
The most popular apps are Sendwave, LemFi, WorldRemit, TapTap Send and Remitly. They deliver directly to MTN MoMo, Airtel Money in Uganda, in minutes.
Do I need to pay any fees to receive money on my wallet in Uganda?+
Generally no - recipients do not pay fees on international inbound transfers. Exception: 0.5% government levy on withdrawals only (not on inbound transfers)
What is the maximum amount I can receive in Uganda?+
MTN MoMo Uganda: max UGX 7M per transaction. Daily limit UGX 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 Uganda?+
0.5% government levy on withdrawals only (not on inbound transfers)