How To Send Money From Mpesa To MTN Uganda

How To Send Money From Mpesa To MTN Uganda.

To send money from M-Pesa to MTN Uganda, you have two primary methods available: using USSD (*840#) or Mpesa Global on the MySafaricom App. Below are detailed steps for each method:

Method 1: Send Using USSD (*840#)

Registration Process:

Before sending money using USSD, you need to register for Mpesa Global. Here’s how you can register:

1. *Dial 840# on your phone.
2. Enter your current physical location and press send.
3. You’ll receive a prompt to input your M-Pesa PIN.
4. Enter your preferred PIN and send.
5. Upon successful registration, you’ll receive a welcome message confirming your enrollment in Mpesa Global Services from Safaricom.

Sending Money to MTN Uganda:

Once registered, you can proceed to send money to MTN Uganda using these steps:

1. *Dial 840# on your phone.
2. Select “Send Money Abroad”.
3. Choose “Send to mobile number”.
4. Select Uganda as the country.
5. Enter the recipient’s MTN Uganda Phone Number in the format 256xxxxxxxxxx.
6. Enter the Amount you wish to send.
7. Enter your M-Pesa PIN and confirm the transaction.
8. Safaricom will send you a confirmation text with details of the transaction.

Method 2: Send Using Mpesa Global on MySafaricom App

1. Log into MySafaricom App:
   • Open the MySafaricom App on your smartphone.
2. Navigate to MPESA Tab:
   • Tap on the MPESA tab.
3. Select Mpesa Global:
   • Choose Mpesa Global from the list of options.
4. Choose Send to Mobile:
   • Select Send to Mobile option.
5. Select Country (Uganda):
   • Choose Uganda as the country you want to send money to.
6. Enter Recipient’s Details:
   • Enter the MTN Uganda phone number.
   • Provide the recipient’s first, middle, and last name, and their address (if required).
7. Enter Amount and Source of Funds:
   • Enter the amount you want to send.
   • Select the source of funds: specify if it is salary, business, or any other source.
8. Choose Purpose of Funds and Send:
   • Select the purpose of the funds to be sent.
   • Confirm the transaction and press send.
9. Confirmation:
   • A confirmation text from M-Pesa will be sent to your phone with details of the transaction.

Mpesa to MTN Uganda Transaction Charges

Transaction charges for sending money from M-Pesa to MTN Uganda are based on transaction bands in Kenyan Shillings (Ksh). 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

Currency Conversion

• When you send money, it is received in Ugandan Shillings (UGX).
• Safaricom handles the conversion rates, which are updated daily.

Note:

• Ensure the recipient’s phone number and details are accurate to avoid transaction issues.
• Verify transaction details before confirming to ensure accuracy.
• Exchange rates may fluctuate, so it’s advisable to check current rates if necessary.