M-Pesa (Vodacom) Fees in Tanzania
🇹🇿 TZS (TSh) · Including all taxes
M-Pesa (Vodacom) is one of the leading mobile money services in Tanzania, serving millions of users. Send fees are TSh25 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.
Send Money Fee Tiers
| Range | Fee |
|---|---|
| TSh200 - TSh499 | TSh25 TZS 25 (TZS 15 + TZS 10 govt levy) |
| TSh500 - TSh999 | TSh25 TZS 25 (TZS 15 + TZS 10) |
| TSh1,000 - TSh1,999 | TSh50 TZS 50 (TZS 30 + TZS 20) |
| TSh2,000 - TSh2,999 | TSh61 TZS 61 (TZS 30 + TZS 31) |
| TSh3,000 - TSh3,999 | TSh92 TZS 92 (TZS 50 + TZS 42) |
| TSh4,000 - TSh4,999 | TSh113 TZS 113 (TZS 60 + TZS 53) |
| TSh5,000 - TSh6,999 | TSh203 TZS 203 (TZS 130 + TZS 73) |
| TSh7,000 - TSh9,999 | TSh252 TZS 252 (TZS 150 + TZS 102) |
| TSh10,000 - TSh14,999 | TSh452 TZS 452 (TZS 350 + TZS 102) |
| TSh15,000 - TSh19,999 | TSh563 TZS 563 (TZS 360 + TZS 203) |
| TSh20,000 - TSh29,999 | TSh583 TZS 583 (TZS 380 + TZS 203) |
| TSh30,000 - TSh39,999 | TSh704 TZS 704 (TZS 400 + TZS 304) |
| TSh40,000 - TSh49,999 | TSh714 TZS 714 (TZS 410 + TZS 304) |
| TSh50,000 - TSh99,999 | TSh1,293 TZS 1,293 (TZS 720 + TZS 573) |
| TSh100,000 - TSh199,999 | TSh1,707 TZS 1,707 (TZS 1,000 + TZS 707) |
| TSh200,000 - TSh299,999 | TSh1,907 TZS 1,907 (TZS 1,200 + TZS 707) |
| TSh300,000 - TSh399,999 | TSh2,510 TZS 2,510 (TZS 1,500 + TZS 1,010) |
| TSh400,000 - TSh499,999 | TSh2,510 TZS 2,510 (TZS 1,500 + TZS 1,010) |
| TSh500,000 - TSh599,999 | TSh3,717 TZS 3,717 (TZS 2,200 + TZS 1,517) |
| TSh600,000 - TSh699,999 | TSh4,817 TZS 4,817 (TZS 3,300 + TZS 1,517) |
| TSh700,000 - TSh799,999 | TSh5,324 TZS 5,324 (TZS 3,300 + TZS 2,024) |
| TSh800,000 - TSh899,999 | TSh5,524 TZS 5,524 (TZS 3,500 + TZS 2,024) |
| TSh900,000 - TSh1,000,000 | TSh5,524 TZS 5,524 (TZS 3,500 + TZS 2,024) |
| TSh1,000,001+ | TSh7,531 TZS 7,531 (TZS 5,000 + TZS 2,531) |
Withdrawal Fee Tiers
| Range | Fee |
|---|---|
| TSh200 - TSh499 | TSh80 TZS 80 (+ TZS 10 govt levy) |
| TSh500 - TSh999 | TSh175 TZS 175 |
| TSh1,000 - TSh1,999 | TSh350 TZS 350 |
| TSh2,000 - TSh2,999 | TSh400 TZS 400 |
| TSh3,000 - TSh3,999 | TSh600 TZS 600 |
| TSh4,000 - TSh4,999 | TSh650 TZS 650 |
| TSh5,000 - TSh6,999 | TSh950 TZS 950 |
| TSh7,000 - TSh9,999 | TSh1,000 TZS 1,000 |
| TSh10,000 - TSh14,999 | TSh1,450 TZS 1,450 |
| TSh15,000 - TSh19,999 | TSh1,450 TZS 1,450 |
| TSh20,000 - TSh29,999 | TSh1,850 TZS 1,850 |
| TSh30,000 - TSh39,999 | TSh1,850 TZS 1,850 |
| TSh40,000 - TSh49,999 | TSh2,350 TZS 2,350 |
| TSh50,000 - TSh99,999 | TSh2,700 TZS 2,700 |
| TSh100,000 - TSh199,999 | TSh3,650 TZS 3,650 |
| TSh200,000 - TSh299,999 | TSh5,300 TZS 5,300 |
| TSh300,000 - TSh399,999 | TSh6,500 TZS 6,500 |
| TSh400,000 - TSh499,999 | TSh7,000 TZS 7,000 |
| TSh500,000 - TSh599,999 | TSh7,500 TZS 7,500 |
| TSh600,000 - TSh699,999 | TSh8,000 TZS 8,000 |
| TSh700,000 - TSh799,999 | TSh8,000 TZS 8,000 |
| TSh800,000 - TSh899,999 | TSh8,000 TZS 8,000 |
| TSh900,000 - TSh1,000,000 | TSh9,200 TZS 9,200 |
| TSh1,000,001+ | TSh10,000 TZS 10,000 (max provider fee) |
Government Levies
Mobile Money Withdrawal Levy
Levy activeTanzania 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 M-Pesa (Vodacom) charge to send money in Tanzania?
M-Pesa (Vodacom) charges TSh25 per transfer in Tanzania.
What are the M-Pesa (Vodacom) withdrawal fees in Tanzania?
M-Pesa (Vodacom) withdrawal fees in Tanzania are TSh80 per transaction.
Is there a government levy on M-Pesa (Vodacom) transactions in Tanzania?
Yes. Tanzania applies a Mobile Money Withdrawal Levy on mobile money transactions.
What is the M-Pesa (Vodacom) USSD code in Tanzania?
Use the M-Pesa (Vodacom) mobile app or visit an authorized agent in Tanzania.
Is M-Pesa (Vodacom) 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.