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Airtel Money vs M-Pesa
Airtel Money and M-Pesa are both payment receiving platforms. Fees — Airtel Money: Varies by country, tiered cash-out fees. M-Pesa: Free deposits, tiered P2P and agent withdrawal fees.
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Key differences
- Fees — Airtel Money: Varies by country, tiered cash-out fees. M-Pesa: Free deposits, tiered P2P and agent withdrawal fees.
- Both pay out via Bank transfer. Only Airtel Money offers Agent cash-out and ATM. Only M-Pesa offers Cash agents.
- M-Pesa is the older platform — founded in 2007, 4 years before Airtel Money (2011).
- Airtel Money is based in United Kingdom, M-Pesa in Kenya.
Which should you choose?
Choose Airtel Money if…
- You want to withdraw via Agent cash-out and ATM.
Choose M-Pesa if…
- You want to withdraw via Cash agents.
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Airtel Money
A wide-reach African mobile money service for receiving payments and cash-out.
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M-Pesa
The mobile money system that runs East Africa - anyone with a SIM card can receive payments, and small busines…
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| Type | Payment receiving like Payoneer | Payment receiving like Payoneer |
| Category | Payments | Payments |
| Vetted | No | No |
| Work from home | No | No |
| Fees | Varies by country, tiered cash-out fees | Free deposits, tiered P2P and agent withdrawal fees |
| Withdraw via | Agent cash-out, bank transfer, ATM | Cash agents, Bank transfer |
| Availability | 14 African countries | Kenya + 7 African markets |
| Local to | Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia | Kenya, Tanzania |
| Founded | 2011 | 2007 |
| Headquarters | London, United Kingdom | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Popularity | 59 views · 0 likes | 54 views · 0 likes |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Airtel Money or M-Pesa?
Airtel Money: Varies by country, tiered cash-out fees. M-Pesa: Free deposits, tiered P2P and agent withdrawal fees.
Where are Airtel Money and M-Pesa available?
Airtel Money: 14 African countries. M-Pesa: Kenya + 7 African markets.