Send Money to Tanzania from the UK: Rates, Fees & Delivery
Tanzania sits alongside Kenya as one of the more mobile-money-saturated markets we track, though the landscape is split between a few different operators. That matters when picking a provider — not every app delivers to every wallet.
A Split Mobile Money Landscape
M-Pesa Tanzania (run by Vodacom, distinct from Kenya's Safaricom version) and other mobile-money services are important payout options. Availability varies by provider. Knowing which wallet your recipient uses matters more here than in some other corridors.
Some providers support mobile-money delivery, including M-Pesa and Tigo Pesa. Check each provider's current Tanzania payout options before sending.
How to Send Money to Tanzania from the UK
If you are sending money from the UK to Tanzania, the best option depends on the exchange rate, transfer fee, final TZS amount, delivery method and how quickly the money needs to arrive.
For many transfers, the most useful comparison is the amount the recipient will actually receive. A provider offering a low or zero transfer fee may not provide the best overall value if its exchange rate is less competitive.
If your recipient uses mobile money, check whether the provider supports their particular wallet before sending. M-Pesa and Tigo Pesa are important Tanzania payout options, but availability can vary between providers. For bank transfers, check the quoted delivery method and final recipient amount before confirming the transfer.
Providers to Compare for Tanzania
Sendwave
Check current mobile-money options, fees, exchange rates and delivery estimates.
Taptap Send
Check Taptap Send's current Tanzania exchange rate, fee, recipient amount and delivery method before sending.
Lemfi
Check Lemfi's current Tanzania exchange rate, fee, recipient amount and delivery method before sending.
Remitly
Check current M-Pesa availability, fees and delivery estimate.
Wise
Partner linkBank transfer only • compare the current rate, fee and delivery estimate for recipients with a bank account.
Wise rates and fees
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What to Compare Before Sending
Recipient amount
Compare how many TZS your recipient is quoted to receive for the same GBP amount.
Fee and total cost
A zero-fee transfer does not automatically mean the highest recipient amount, so consider the quoted exchange rate and fee together.
Delivery method
Check whether the quote is for mobile money, bank transfer or another supported payout route that works for your recipient.
Evidence freshness
Pricing and availability can change. Use AfriRate's freshness information to judge how current the available pricing evidence is, then verify the provider's final quote before transferring.
Questions We Get Asked
Is Tanzania's M-Pesa the same system as Kenya's?
No — they share a name but are run by different operators (Vodacom in Tanzania, Safaricom in Kenya) and aren't interchangeable.
What if my recipient uses Tigo Pesa instead?
Provider support for Tigo Pesa can vary. Check the delivery method shown with the current quote and confirm availability before sending.
Can the GBP to TZS rate change?
Yes. Exchange rates and provider pricing can change, so compare current quotes rather than relying on an earlier rate.
Send to M-Pesa Tanzania with Sendwave
Check current fees • Check mobile-money availability • Check delivery estimate
Send to Tanzania with Sendwave →Always verify rates on Sendwave before sending.
Send to Tanzania with Remitly
Check current delivery estimate • Check M-Pesa Tanzania availability
Send Now with Remitly →Always verify rates on Remitly before sending.
Send with WorldRemit
Mobile money • Bank transfer • Cash pickup • Check delivery estimate
Send Now with WorldRemit →Always verify rates on WorldRemit before sending.