How To Send Money From Mpesa To Vodacom Tanzania

This is a guide on how to send money from Safaricom to Vodacom Tanzania. Safaricom has made it easier to send money from Kenya to other countries. If you’re in Kenya and need to send funds to someone in Tanzania, specifically to their Vodacom mobile number, M-Pesa has you covered thanks to their revolutionary product, International Money Transfer (IMT) East Africa. As the name suggests it allows you to send money from Kenya, in your Mpesa to countries in the Eastern African region. Additionally, you can also send money to Botswana, Malawi, Zambia, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.

In this guide, we’ll focus on Tanzania where we will walk you through the process of sending money from Mpesa to a Vodacom mobile number in Tanzania. This guide will also include the transfer charges and all the other essential details.

How to Send Money from Mpesa to Vodacom Tanzania

Requirements

Before we proceed, ensure you have the following:

An MPesa account: Make sure you have an active MPesa account with sufficient balance.
The Recipient’s Vodacom number and personal details: Obtain the recipient’s Tanzanian Vodacom mobile number, full name, and physical location.

1. Send Using Paybill Number 255255

The first method is using a dedicated paybill number. Here is how to do it.

Go to M-PESA menu on the Mpesa Toolkit or on My Mpesa App
Select Lipa na M-PESA.
Select Mpesa Paybill
Enter Business Number 255255.
Enter your recipient Vodacom mobile number as the account number in the format 2557XXXXXXXX.
Enter the amount you wish to send
Enter your M-PESA PIN and confirm the transaction

You will receive a pop-up message showing the total amount to send in Tanzanian Shillings, the total transaction charges in Kenyan Shillings, and the total amount deducted from your M-Pesa account for the transaction

You will receive an SMS confirming the transaction. The funds will be delivered in Tanzanian Shillings.

2. Send Using Mpesa Global On MySafaricom App

Another way to send money to Vodacom Tanzania is by using Mpesa Global on the MySafaicom App. The process is straightforward. Follow these steps.

Log into the MySafaricom App.
Navigate to the MPESA Tab.
Select MPESA Global.
Choose Send to Mobile.
Select the country you want to send the money to (in this case, select Tanzania).
Enter the Vodacom Tanzania phone number.
Provide the recipient’s details, including their first, middle, and last name, as well as their address.
Enter the amount you wish to send.
Select the source of funds: either salary, business, or specify another source.
Finally, choose the purpose of the funds and hit send.

An Mpesa message will be sent to your phone confirming the transaction.

Keep in mind that exchange rates may fluctuate, so it’s essential to stay informed. Typically, Mpesa conversion rates are revised daily at midnight.

Mpesa to Vodacom Tanzania Charges

M-Pesa charges for Mpesa to Vodacom Tanzania money transfers vary based on the amount sent. The charges range from Kshs. 3 to Kshs. 220.

There you have it—the simple process for sending money from M-Pesa to Vodacom Tanzania. Whether you’re supporting family or conducting business, M-Pesa ensures your funds reach their destination securely.