M-PESA
M-PESA Global
Send and receive money worldwide — directly on your M-PESA line.
How to send money abroad
- Dial *840# and accept the terms to opt in.
- Select Send Money Abroad.
- Choose the destination and follow the prompts.
Or open the Safaricom app → M-PESA → M-PESA Global → Send.
Limits
- Minimum: KSh 101
- Maximum: KSh 70,000 per transaction
- Recipients receive funds in their local currency, converted at the prevailing rate.
- Charges: Zero fees on send. Prevailing forex rates apply.
Send to Kenya from East Africa
Sending money home to Kenya from elsewhere in East Africa is just a USSD away.
| From | USSD |
|---|---|
| Tanzania (Vodacom) | *150*00# |
| Rwanda (MTN) | *830# |
| Uganda (MTN) | *165# |
Receive money from abroad on M-PESA
It costs the recipient nothing to receive money from these partners — just provide your M-PESA number to the sender.
Pay AliExpress with M-PESA
At AliExpress checkout, select M-PESA, enter your phone number, then approve the STK push with your PIN. Standard Lipa na M-PESA PayBill charges apply.
M-PESA GlobalPay Card
A virtual Visa card linked to your M-PESA — pay any merchant online globally that accepts Visa, in any currency. Spend limits set by you.
Roaming
Travelling? Your M-PESA works abroad — send, receive and pay just as you do at home, while connected to a partner network.
Frequently asked questions
Need help with M-PESA Global? Ask Zuri.
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