Sending money from Mpesa to MTN Uganda can be done in this way. Through Mpesa, Safaricom has taken the lead in making sure that money transfers across Kenyan borders go as smoothly as possible. You can now easily transfer money from Kenya to other Eastern African nations as well as to a few other countries in Africa and the Middle East using their product, Mpesa International Money Transfer (IMT) East Africa. In this post, we’ll concentrate on Uganda and examine the step-by-step procedure for transferring funds from MPesa to MTN Uganda via the USSD and Mpesa Global methods.
This strategy will save you a great deal of time and money, whether you’re paying for services, supporting family members, or completing commercial operations.
Here is some background information regarding MTN Uganda before we get started.
Similar to Safaricom in Kenya, MTN Uganda is a prominent telecommunications provider in Uganda. They provide mobile money services that let customers use their phones to transfer and receive money, pay their bills, and make purchases.
How to Send Money from Mpesa to MTN Uganda
Use USSD *840# to send
You must register for the service in order to send money using the USSD method. Just take these simple actions to complete the process:
Signing up
Enter *840# into your phone.
After entering your present physical location, click “Send.”
A prompt to enter your Mpesa PIN will appear.
Send after entering your selected PIN.
You will receive a welcome message from Safaricom to Mpesa Global Services if your registration is approved.
To send money to MTN Uganda
Enter *840#.
Choosing “Send Money Abroad”
Select option 1: Transmit to a cellular number
Choose Uganda as the nation.
Enter the MTN Uganda phone number of the recipient in the following format: 256xxxxxxxxxx.
Enter the desired amount to send.
Confirm the transaction by using your Mpesa PIN.
You will receive a confirmation text from Safaricom with the transaction details.
Send Using Mpesa Global On the MySafaicom App
Another excellent option for sending money from your Mpesa to MTN Uganda is Mpesa Global. We’ll walk you through how to use the MySafaricom App to access this service below.
Open the MySafaricom app and log in.
Press the MPesa Tab.
Choose Mpesa Global.
Select “Send to Mobile.”
Choose the recipient nation (in this example, Uganda) for the money transfer.
Enter the phone number for MTN Uganda.
Give the recipient’s address together with their first, middle, and last names.
Put in the desired amount to send.
Choose the source of funding: indicate if it comes from a business, salary, or some other source.
Select the intended use of the funds, then click Send.
Mpesa to MTN Uganda Transaction Charges
Safaricom fees for sending money from Mpesa to MTN Uganda are based on transaction bands. Here’s a breakdown:
Transaction Amount in Ksh | Mpesa Charges in Ksh |
100 – 999 | 22 |
1,000 – 2,499 | 33 |
2,500 – 4,999 | 55 |
5,000 – 9,999 | 83 |
10,000 – 34,999 | 110 |
35,000 – 49,999 | 198 |
50,000 – 70,000 | 220 |
Currency Conversion
Money sent and received is expressed in Ugandan shillings. The conversion rates are handled by Safaricom and are updated every day.
As you can see, it’s quite easy and convenient to send money from MPesa to MTN Uganda. Verify the transaction information and the recipient’s phone number twice at all times. Your money will arrive safely thanks to Safaricom’s dependable service.
Note: The data presented in this article is up to date as of the most recent update and may change. Always confirm information with the appropriate service providers.
MTN and Safaricom Contacts
Safaricom
Phone: Call 100 for prepaid, 200 for postpaid, +254 722 002100 (chargeable)
Email: [email protected]
MTN Uganda
Phone: Call 100, 0771 001 000
Whatsapp: +256 772 123 100
Email: [email protected]