Airtel Money now offers a free service for sending and receiving money internationally. This service is beneficial as it helps you avoid the currency exchange fees typically incurred when converting money in a foreign country.
According to a report from the Central Bank of Kenya, remittances to Kenya increased by 8.34%, reaching $4.027 billion in 2022. This figure is significant, almost rivaling earnings from key sectors like tourism, tea, and horticulture, which generated $5.77 billion.
These remittances are crucial in supporting the Sustainable Development Goals [SDGs]. They provide essential income, aiding in basic needs, fostering economic growth, creating jobs, and contributing to social development. Airtel Money has made it easy and convenient to transfer and receive funds across borders.
To use this service, Airtel Money customers can simply dial *334#, choose ‘Send Money,’ and then select ‘Another Country’ to initiate a transfer to these various countries.
- Tanzania: Airtel Tanzania, Vodacom/Mpesa & Tigo Pesa Tanzania.
- Rwanda: Airtel Rwanda & MTN Rwanda.
- Zambia: Airtel Zambia
- Malawi: Airtel Malawi.
- Uganda: Airtel Uganda & MTN Uganda.
- Ethiopia: Ethio Telcom.
You can receive money from Airtel Money from the following countries:
- Tanzania: Airtel Tanzania, Vodacom Tanzania, and Tigo Pesa Tanzania.
- Rwanda: MTN Rwanda and Airtel Rwanda.
- Zambia: Airtel Zambia.
- Uganda: Airtel Uganda.
- South Africa: South Africa via Mama Money
Remitly App: For over 15 countries > US, UK, Australia, Canada, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden.
- World Remit: Over 129 countries worldwide.
- Western Union: 176 countries worldwide.