Did you know you can conveniently send and receive money from abroad using Airtel Money, completely free of charge?
Airtel Money’s International Money Transfer service allows you to avoid costly currency exchange and transfer fees when sending or receiving cash internationally.
According to a recent report by the Central Bank of Kenya, diaspora remittances to Kenya rose 8.34% to $4.027 billion in 2022, nearing the amount brought in by vital economic sectors like tourism, tea, and horticulture exports ($5.77 billion).
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Remittances play a crucial role in supporting basic needs, fueling economic growth and development, creating jobs, and achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Kenya.
With Airtel Money’s international transfer capabilities, sending and receiving money across borders is now easier than ever.
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Countries You Can Send Money to with Airtel Money
You can send money to the following countries directly through the Airtel Money platform by dialing *334# >> select Send Money >> Select Another Country :
- Tanzania (Airtel, Vodacom/Mpesa, Tigo Pesa)
- Rwanda (Airtel, MTN)
- Zambia (Airtel)
- Malawi (Airtel)
- Uganda (Airtel, MTN)
- Ethiopia (Ethio Telecom)
Countries You Can Receive Money Remittances From
You can receive money into your Airtel Money account from:
- Tanzania (Airtel, Vodacom, Tigo Pesa)
- Rwanda (MTN, Airtel)
- Zambia (Airtel)
- Uganda (Airtel)
- South Africa via Mama Money
- Over 15 countries via Remitly App (US, UK, Australia, Canada, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden)
- Over 129 countries via WorldRemit
- 176 countries via Western Union
By providing convenient and affordable international money transfer options, Airtel helps customers save on fees and send and receive cash securely. Transfer to or from Africa today!
