Airtel Money Fees in Rwanda
🇷🇼 RWF (RWF) · Including all taxes
Airtel Money is one of the leading mobile money services in Rwanda, serving millions of users. Send fees are RWF25 per transaction. Use the fee tables below to see all charges including government taxes.
Send Money Fee Tiers
| Range | Fee |
|---|---|
| RWF1 - RWF1,000 | RWF25 RWF 25 |
| RWF1,001 - RWF10,000 | RWF120 RWF 120 |
| RWF10,001 - RWF150,000 | RWF300 RWF 300 |
| RWF150,001+ | RWF1,800 RWF 1,800 |
Withdrawal Fee Tiers
| Range | Fee |
|---|---|
| RWF1,000 - RWF10,000 | RWF200 RWF 200 |
| RWF10,001 - RWF100,000 | RWF300 RWF 300 |
| RWF100,001 - RWF500,000 | RWF1,500 RWF 1,500 |
| RWF500,001+ | RWF3,000 RWF 3,000 |
Government Levies
No Mobile Money Levy
Levy abolishedRwanda does not currently impose a specific government levy on mobile money transactions.
About Airtel Money in Rwanda
Rwanda is served by MTN MoMo and Airtel Money, in an economy Kigali has pushed hard toward cashless. With two operators and a strong merchant-payment push, keeping money on the wallet to pay rather than cashing out is the encouraged norm here.
On pricing, here is how Airtel Money structures its fees. Sending is priced by band : flat RWF25 RWF1–RWF1,000; flat RWF120 RWF1,001–RWF10,000; flat RWF300 RWF10,001–RWF150,000; flat RWF1,800 above RWF150,001. Cash-out is priced by band : flat RWF200 RWF1,000–RWF10,000; flat RWF300 RWF10,001–RWF100,000; flat RWF1,500 RWF100,001–RWF500,000; flat RWF3,000 above RWF500,001. 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 Rwanda: you pay only the operator's fee.
How to use it. You manage Airtel Money 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 Airtel Money with the other operators in Rwanda for your exact amount, use the calculator at the top of this page or open the Rwanda page. Tariffs rendered from our database, verified in 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Airtel Money charge to send money in Rwanda?
Airtel Money charges RWF25 per transfer in Rwanda.
What are the Airtel Money withdrawal fees in Rwanda?
Airtel Money withdrawal fees in Rwanda are RWF200 per transaction.
Is there a government levy on Airtel Money transactions in Rwanda?
No. There is currently no government levy on mobile money transactions in Rwanda.
What is the Airtel Money USSD code in Rwanda?
Use the Airtel Money mobile app or visit an authorized agent in Rwanda.
Is Airtel Money the cheapest mobile money provider in Rwanda?
It depends on the amount. Use the MomoCalc calculator on the Rwanda page to compare all providers for your specific amount.