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Tigo Pesa Fees in Tanzania

🇹🇿 TZS (TSh) · Including all taxes

Tigo Pesa is one of the leading mobile money services in Tanzania, serving millions of users. Send fees are TSh15 per transaction. Note that Tanzania applies a government levy on mobile money transactions. Use the fee tables below to see all charges including government taxes.

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Send Money Fee Tiers

RangeFee
TSh200 - TSh999TSh15
TZS 15
TSh1,000 - TSh2,999TSh30
TZS 30
TSh3,000 - TSh4,999TSh50
TZS 50
TSh5,000 - TSh9,999TSh130
TZS 130
TSh10,000 - TSh19,999TSh350
TZS 350
TSh20,000 - TSh49,999TSh400
TZS 400
TSh50,000 - TSh99,999TSh720
TZS 720
TSh100,000 - TSh499,999TSh1,200
TZS 1,200
TSh500,000+TSh3,300
TZS 3,300

Withdrawal Fee Tiers

RangeFee
TSh200 - TSh999TSh175
TZS 175
TSh1,000 - TSh2,999TSh350
TZS 350
TSh3,000 - TSh4,999TSh600
TZS 600
TSh5,000 - TSh9,999TSh950
TZS 950
TSh10,000 - TSh19,999TSh1,450
TZS 1,450
TSh20,000 - TSh49,999TSh1,850
TZS 1,850
TSh50,000 - TSh99,999TSh2,700
TZS 2,700
TSh100,000 - TSh499,999TSh4,000
TZS 4,000
TSh500,000+TSh8,000
TZS 8,000

Government Levies

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Mobile Money Withdrawal Levy

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Tanzania charges a tiered government levy on cash withdrawals at agents and ATMs only — TZS 10 to TZS 4,000 per transaction, capped at TZS 4,000. P2P sends are levy-free since the original 2021 levy on transfers was eliminated. Note: operator fees are also subject to 10% excise duty and 18% VAT.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Tigo Pesa charge to send money in Tanzania?

Tigo Pesa charges TSh15 per transfer in Tanzania.

What are the Tigo Pesa withdrawal fees in Tanzania?

Tigo Pesa withdrawal fees in Tanzania are TSh175 per transaction.

Is there a government levy on Tigo Pesa transactions in Tanzania?

Yes. Tanzania applies a Mobile Money Withdrawal Levy on mobile money transactions.

What is the Tigo Pesa USSD code in Tanzania?

Use the Tigo Pesa mobile app or visit an authorized agent in Tanzania.

Is Tigo Pesa the cheapest mobile money provider in Tanzania?

It depends on the amount. Use the MomoCalc calculator on the Tanzania page to compare all providers for your specific amount.