How To Send Money From M-PESA To MTN Rwanda

This is how to send money from Mpesa to MTN Rwanda. Sending money from M-Pesa in Kenya to MTN Rwanda is a testament to the close relationship between the two countries and a practical solution for individuals and businesses needing to transfer funds across borders.

If you are interested in transferring money from M-Pesa to MTN Rwanda, here’s a detailed guide on ways to send money from M-Pesa to MTN Rwanda, along with the associated charges and other relevant information.

Requirements

The recipient must be an active MTN Mobile Money customer in Rwanda.
As the sender in Kenya, you need to have an active Safaricom MPesa account.

How to Send Money from M-PESA to MTN Rwanda

**1. Send Using the USSD *840#**

Registration for Mpesa Global

To send money using USSD, first, you must sign up for the service. Follow these simple steps:

Dial *840# on your phone to access the MPesa menu.
Input your current location and send it.
You’ll be asked to enter your Mpesa PIN.
Enter your PIN and send

After you’ve successfully registered, you’ll get a welcome message confirming your registration for Mpesa Global Services from Safaricom.

Send money to MTN Rwanda

To send money to MTN Rwanda, follow these steps:

Dial *840# on your phone.
Select “Send Money Abroad” from the menu.
Choose option 1 for sending to a mobile number.
Select Rwanda as the destination country.
Enter the recipient’s MTN Rwanda phone number in the format 250xxxxxxxxxx.
Input the amount you want to send.
Enter your Mpesa PIN and confirm the transaction.

Once completed, Safaricom will send you a confirmation text containing the transaction details and another SMS with the MTCN from M-PESA Global which should be shared with the Recipient.

2. Using The MySafaricom App

MySafaricom App is another easy way to send money to MTN Rwanda. Here’s how to do it:

Registration Process

Open the MySafaricom App. Make sure you have an internet connection.
Go to M-PESA, then M-PESA Global, and opt in.
Read and accept the Terms and Conditions.
Enter your M-PESA PIN and wait for the confirmation SMS.

Sending Money to MTN Rwanda

Log in to the MySafaricom App.
Tap on the M-PESA tab.
Select M-PESA Global.
Choose “Send to Mobile.”
Pick the country you’re sending the money to (In this case, select Rwanda).
Enter the recipient’s MTN Rwanda phone number.
Provide the recipient’s details: first name, middle name, last name, and address.
Input the amount you want to send.
Select the source of funds (like salary, business, etc.).
Choose the purpose of the funds and press “Send.”

Afterward, you’ll receive a confirmation text from M-PESA with details of the transaction. Transfers are usually fast, and the recipient will receive the money within minutes in Rwandan Franc. Safaricom manages the conversion rates, which are updated daily around midnight.

Mpesa to MTN Rwanda Charges

The minimum amount to send is KSHS 101 and the maximum of KSHS 70,000. Safaricom’s fees for sending money from Mpesa to MTN Rwanda are based on transaction bands. Here’s the 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