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Grey vs M-Pesa
Grey and M-Pesa are both payment receiving platforms. Fees — Grey: No account fees, FX conversion margin. M-Pesa: Free deposits, tiered P2P and agent withdrawal fees.
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Key differences
- Fees — Grey: No account fees, FX conversion margin. M-Pesa: Free deposits, tiered P2P and agent withdrawal fees.
- Both pay out via Bank transfer. Only Grey offers Mobile money. Only M-Pesa offers Cash agents.
- M-Pesa is the older platform — founded in 2007, 13 years before Grey (2020).
- Grey is based in United States, M-Pesa in Kenya.
Which should you choose?
Choose Grey if…
- You want to withdraw via Mobile money.
Choose M-Pesa if…
- You want to withdraw via Cash agents.
- You prefer a long track record (since 2007).
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Grey
Virtual USD, GBP, and EUR accounts for African freelancers - receive international payments and convert to loc…
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M-Pesa
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| Type | Payment receiving like Payoneer | Payment receiving like Payoneer |
| Category | Payments | Payments |
| Vetted | No | No |
| Work from home | Yes | No |
| Fees | No account fees, FX conversion margin | Free deposits, tiered P2P and agent withdrawal fees |
| Withdraw via | Bank transfer, Mobile money | Cash agents, Bank transfer |
| Availability | Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, Uganda + LatAm/Asia markets | Kenya + 7 African markets |
| Local to | Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana | Kenya, Tanzania |
| Founded | 2020 | 2007 |
| Headquarters | Middletown, United States | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Popularity | 33 views · 0 likes | 54 views · 0 likes |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Grey or M-Pesa?
Grey: No account fees, FX conversion margin. M-Pesa: Free deposits, tiered P2P and agent withdrawal fees.
Where are Grey and M-Pesa available?
Grey: Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, Uganda + LatAm/Asia markets. M-Pesa: Kenya + 7 African markets.