VodaPay (Vodacom) Fees
🇿🇦 ZAR (R) · Including all taxes
VodaPay (Vodacom) is one of the leading mobile money services in South Africa, serving millions of users. Domestic transfers are free. Use the fee tables below to see all charges including government taxes.
How much does VodaPay (Vodacom) charge per transaction in 2026?
On VodaPay (Vodacom) in South Africa, receiving is free. Sending money is free. Cashing out costs R1 + 0% above R10. No state tax stacks on top. Tariffs verified against the operator source (June 2026).
VodaPay (Vodacom) Send Money Fee Tiers in South Africa
| Range | Fee |
|---|---|
| Free | Free Free wallet-to-wallet (R10 min, R20,000/day max) |
VodaPay (Vodacom) Withdrawal (Cash-Out) Fee Tiers in South Africa
| Range | Fee |
|---|---|
| R10+ | R8 + 1% R8.00 + 1% at retailer / agent cash-out |
💡 PayShap tip: If both parties bank with participating South African banks, PayShap instant transfers via mobile number are often free or very cheap — a cheaper alternative to VodaPay's R8 + 1% cash-out.
About VodaPay (Vodacom) in South Africa
South Africa is bank- and card-led; mobile wallets (VodaPay, Capitec Pay, eWallet) play a smaller role than elsewhere on the continent. The rand is highly liquid and instant bank rails (PayShap) dominate, so wallet fees are judged against a bank transfer, not just against each other.
On pricing, here is how VodaPay (Vodacom) structures its fees. Sending is priced by band : free R10–R20,000. Cash-out is priced by band : flat R1 above R10. 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 South Africa: you pay only the operator's fee.
How to use it. You manage VodaPay (Vodacom) 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 VodaPay (Vodacom) with the other operators in South Africa for your exact amount, use the calculator at the top of this page or open the South Africa page. Tariffs rendered from our database, verified in 2026.
VodaPay (Vodacom) vs Other Providers in South Africa: Fee Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does VodaPay (Vodacom) charge to send money in South Africa?
VodaPay (Vodacom) domestic transfers are free in South Africa.
What are the VodaPay (Vodacom) withdrawal fees in South Africa?
VodaPay (Vodacom) withdrawal fees in South Africa are R1 per transaction.
Is there a government levy on VodaPay (Vodacom) transactions in South Africa?
No. There is currently no government levy on mobile money transactions in South Africa.
What is the VodaPay (Vodacom) USSD code in South Africa?
Use the VodaPay (Vodacom) mobile app or visit an authorized agent in South Africa.
Is VodaPay (Vodacom) the cheapest mobile money provider in South Africa?
It depends on the amount. Use the MomoCalc calculator on the South Africa page to compare all providers for your specific amount.