Whether you are an entrepreneur growing your business globally or an individual supporting loved ones abroad, Safaricom M-PESA offers simpler ways of money transfer.
This means that with just a few taps on your phone, you can send and receive money globally. The process is safe, fast, and convenient.
In this article, we break down the different ways you can use M-PESA to stay connected financially, no matter where you are in the world.
1. Safaricom M-PESA Global
M-PESA Global allows M-PESA registered customers to send and receive money from multiple countries directly to mobile phones.
Customers can send money across the East African region, including Rwanda, Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi, Botswana, Zambia, and Malawi.
Additionally, they can send money to countries in Asia like Bangladesh and Pakistan through the M-PESA TerraPay.
You can also receive money from abroad straight to your M-PESA wallet.
M-PESA Global enables fast transfer processes via the M-PESA App or *334# USSD code.
Moreover, recipients receive money in their local currency.
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2. M-PESA Western Union
Safaricom’s partnership with Western Union enables customers to send funds to over 500,000 locations worldwide and to millions of bank accounts.
This allows customers to send money to nearly any country worldwide.
Further, the service can be accessed through the M-PESA App or the *334# USSD code.
Western Union ensures safe cash pickup or bank deposit, saving time and eliminating the need to visit bank branches.
Also, recipients can access cash in their local currency.
3. AliPay via M-PESA
If you need to send money to China, Safaricom’s integration with AliPay makes it easy to transfer funds directly from M-PESA to mobile numbers or bank accounts in China.
AliPay transactions don’t go through if the wrong AliPay ID is used.
The service allows customers to send money to either a phone number or bank account and is accessible through the M-PESA App’s “Alipay” tab or dial *334#.
Also, it is ideal for business owners sourcing goods from China or individuals sending support to friends or family living there.
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4. M-PESA TerraPay
TerraPay is a global remittance platform that allows M-PESA users to send money to South Asia, especially Bangladesh and Pakistan.
To use the service, customers need the recipient’s full bank account details or mobile phone number.
It is a secure and stable integration in South Asia.
Additionally, it has daily exchange rate updates to give you accurate conversions.
TerraPay includes outbound and inbound support for businesses and families.
This service is useful for customers with financial commitments or loved ones in Bangladesh or Pakistan.
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