Send Money from Canada to Airtel Money in Uganda

Airtel Money, Uganda

Airtel Money is a mobile money app and peer-to-peer money transfer service in Uganda. The popularity of mobile money services has grown hugely in Uganda, and Airtel has a third of the mobile subscribers in Uganda, making it a market leader in the business. The popularity is due to the ease and security of the mobile money service compared especially to traditional banks. In a country where many people do not have a formal bank account, Airtel’s service is invaluable.

As the Airtel Money service first launched in 2012, many of the customers have the security of knowing it’s a trusted operator and they have chosen to send and receive their money on the app. According to the most recent data, $46 billion in transactions were made in Uganda using mobile money, and Airtel has a significant share in that number.

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How to Send Money to Airtel Money in Uganda

Money can now be sent directly from Canada to a Ugandan Airtel Money account. Remitbee is the best option for sending money from Canada to Uganda since it offers the best CAD to CFA conversion rates and there are no fees for transactions of more than CAD 500.Here is a step-by-step explanation of how it works:

Start by signing up for a Remitbee account using the website or the Remitbbe app.
For the destination country, choose Uganda.
For the receiving option (the way your receiver will pick up the money) pick To mobile top-up
Choose a bank from the mobile top up drop-down choices: Airtel Money then put in the receiver’s Airtel Money account number in the Bank account space.
Select the transfer's purpose from the drop-down box after entering the amount you wish to send.
To make the payment for the transfer, choose a payment method and follow the payment instructions.
Send the money transfer once you've double-checked the information you gave and entered all required info.

Transactions with Remitbee are often done in minutes or no more than one business day. The recipient will get a message once the transfer is complete, and they will be able to access the funds using their Airtel Money app. That's all there is to it!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use Remitbee to send money to an Airtel Money account in Uganda?

Yes, you can use Remitbee to send money from Canada to any Airtel Money account in Uganda.

What are the ways I can pay for my Canada to Uganda Airtel Money transfer?

Remitbee has a number of payment methods. Online bill payment, Interac e-transfer, Visa and Mastercard credit, debit cards, and Interac e-transfer are all available for your convenience.

How will Airtel Money money transfers to Uganda be delivered?

The receiver will get it via Airtel Money and will be able to view it on the app. It takes an average of one business day, but it might take as little as a few minutes in other cases.

Is there a maximum amount I can send to an Airtel Money account?

Your verification level determines the maximum amount you can transfer. After you've been verified, you'll be able to send up to 9,000 CAD each day and 50,000 CAD per month.

How much does it cost to send money to a Ugandan bank account through Remitbee?

Remitbee does not charge any fees when sending more than 500 CAD to Airtel Money in Uganda. If you're sending less than 500 CAD, the costs are as follows:

Interac Online - $2.99
Visa or Mastercard Debit - $2.99+
E-transfer - Free
Bill Payment - Free
Electronic funds Transfer - Free

What is the maximum amount you can send to an Airtel Money account from Canada?

The exact maximum amount in Ugandan shilling (UGX) you may send is governed by the level of verification you've completed. The levels that Remitbee has in place are as follows:

Verification Level 1 is where without showing any documents for verification, you can send up to 300 CAD per day and 600 CAD per month.

You can send up to 3,000 CAD per day and up to 25,000 CAD per month with Verification Level 2

Verification Level 3 allows you to transmit up to 50,000 CAD per month and 9,000 CAD per day.

Level 4 verification is also being developed by Remitbee so that our clients can send even more money. It's important to keep in mind that verification is a one-time procedure. There's no need to submit any more paperwork once you've been confirmed.

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