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International Remittances

Do I need to include the country code while sending money abroad from Uganda? Do I need to include the country code while sending money abroad from Uganda?

Yes, you must include the county code, for example, 254 for Kenya,257 for Burundi, and 255 for Tanzania.

Can I send money from MTN MoMo to a bank abroad? Can I send money from MTN MoMo to a bank abroad?

Yes, you can send money from MTN MoMo to a bank account in another country, for example, banks in Turkey, Canada, India, Mexico, and Nigeria, among others.

How much am I charged for receiving money from abroad? How much am I charged for receiving money from abroad?

Receiving money from abroad is FREE OF CHARGE.

What regions can I send money to from Uganda with MTN MoMo? What regions can I send money to from Uganda with MTN MoMo?

You can send money to:

a) East Africa

b) South Africa

c) West Africa

d) Central Africa

e) Asia

f) Europe

What’s the maximum amount I can send to OR receive from abroad? What’s the maximum amount I can send to OR receive from abroad?

You can send or receive up to 5m in one transaction and up to 20m daily.

If I require support on this service, how do I get it? If I require support on this service, how do I get it?
  1. Call us on 100.
  2. WhatsApp us on 0772 123 100
  3. Email us at customerservice.ug@mtn.com
  4. Visit any of our social media pages – search for MTNUG
Do I need to include the country code while sending money abroad from Uganda? Do I need to include the country code while sending money abroad from Uganda?

Yes, you must include the county code, for example, 254 for Kenya,257 for Burundi, and 255 for Tanzania.

Can I send money from MTN MoMo to a bank abroad? Can I send money from MTN MoMo to a bank abroad?

Yes, you can send money from MTN MoMo to a bank account in another country, for example, banks in Turkey, Canada, India, Mexico, and Nigeria, among others.

How much am I charged for receiving money from abroad? How much am I charged for receiving money from abroad?

Receiving money from abroad is FREE OF CHARGE.

What regions can I send money to from Uganda with MTN MoMo? What regions can I send money to from Uganda with MTN MoMo?

You can send money to:

a) East Africa

b) South Africa

c) West Africa

d) Central Africa

e) Asia

f) Europe

What’s the maximum amount I can send to OR receive from abroad? What’s the maximum amount I can send to OR receive from abroad?

You can send or receive up to 5m in one transaction and up to 20m daily.

If I require support on this service, how do I get it? If I require support on this service, how do I get it?
  1. Call us on 100.
  2. WhatsApp us on 0772 123 100
  3. Email us at customerservice.ug@mtn.com
  4. Visit any of our social media pages – search for MTNUG
How to Send Money to Nigeria (MTN to MTN) How to Send Money to Nigeria (MTN to MTN)

How to Send Money to Nigeria (MTN to MTN)

  1. Dial *165*1#
  2. Select Africa
  3. Select West Africa and follow the prompts.

Important Note:

When entering the amount, please be aware of the transaction tiers. Confirm with the receiver which tier they fall under:

Transaction Limits:

  • Tier 1:
    • Single transaction limit: ₦50,000
    • Cumulative balance limit: ₦300,000
  • Tier 2:
    • Single transaction limit: ₦200,000
    • Cumulative balance limit: ₦500,000
  • Tier 3:
    • Single transaction limit: ₦5 million
    • No limit on cumulative balance

Make sure to choose the correct tier to ensure the transaction is processed smoothly.

Who are our authorized Money transfer partners? Who are our authorized Money transfer partners?

Below is a list of partners

    

Download the full list from here