EcoCash Fees in Zimbabwe
🇿🇼 USD ($) · Including all taxes
EcoCash is one of the leading mobile money services in Zimbabwe, serving millions of users. Send fees are 1.3% per transaction. Note that Zimbabwe applies a government levy on mobile money transactions. Use the fee tables below to see all charges including government taxes.
How much are EcoCash charges in Zimbabwe in 2026?
On EcoCash in Zimbabwe, receiving is free. Sending in the first band costs 1.3% of the amount; cashing out in the first band costs 1.7% of the amount. A state tax also applies (IMTT (Intermediated Money Transfer Tax)). Tariffs verified against the operator source (June 2026).
Send Money Fee Tiers
| Range | Fee |
|---|---|
| $1 - $500 | 1.3% 1.3% EcoCash USD fee + 2% IMTT (added separately, exempt under $5). Max send $500. Verified IBZim Aug 2024 / Techzim Mar 2026. |
Withdrawal Fee Tiers
| Range | Fee |
|---|---|
| $0.01+ | 1.7% 1.7% registered USD cash-out (free for unregistered; diaspora remittances cash out free, USD guaranteed). Verified IBZim Aug 2024 / Herald. |
Government Levies
IMTT (Intermediated Money Transfer Tax)
Levy activeZimbabwe charges IMTT on electronic transfers: 2% on USD transfers and 1.5% on ZiG (ZWG) transfers — the ZiG rate was cut from 2% in the 2026 National Budget. It applies to sends/transfers (not cash-out), is exempt under about US$5, and is capped at US$10,150 on transactions over US$500,000. The operator collects it for ZIMRA, separate from its own fee.
Paid by sender
About EcoCash in Zimbabwe
On pricing, here is how EcoCash structures its fees. Sending is priced by band : 1.3% $1–$500. Cash-out is priced by band : 1.7% above $0.01. Receiving money is free; the cost sits at sending and at cashing out to physical cash.
Government levy. Zimbabwe applies a government levy (IMTT (Intermediated Money Transfer Tax)) on top of the operator fee — it is already included in the calculator totals above.
How to use it. You manage EcoCash 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 EcoCash with the other operators in Zimbabwe for your exact amount, use the calculator at the top of this page or open the Zimbabwe page. Tariffs rendered from our database, verified in 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does EcoCash charge to send money in Zimbabwe?
EcoCash charges 1.3% per transfer in Zimbabwe.
What are the EcoCash withdrawal fees in Zimbabwe?
EcoCash withdrawal fees in Zimbabwe are 1.7% per transaction.
Is there a government levy on EcoCash transactions in Zimbabwe?
Yes. Zimbabwe applies a IMTT (Intermediated Money Transfer Tax) on mobile money transactions.
What is the EcoCash USSD code in Zimbabwe?
Use the EcoCash mobile app or visit an authorized agent in Zimbabwe.
Is EcoCash the cheapest mobile money provider in Zimbabwe?
It depends on the amount. Use the MomoCalc calculator on the Zimbabwe page to compare all providers for your specific amount.