Send money to Tanzania
XE Money Transfer
Rate 2627.8352 · Fee free
You send
$1,000
Estimated receipt
TSh2,627,835
TSh137,500 more than the lowest estimate
Affiliate link · No extra cost to you
Quick answer: XE Money Transfer ranks first of 7 for 1,000 USD → TZS: 2,627,835.2 TZS estimated. 137,511.94 TZS separates first from last.
Latest pricing observation: . Quotes are kept per USD→TZS pair, not per country, so check is served before you commit. Methodology.
What is the cheapest way to send USD to TZS?
Sending $1,000 to Tanzania, ranked by estimated payout.
Source: our collected quotes
TSh2,618,401.40
recipient gets
Effectively tied · rated 4.7
2618.4014
Free
TSh2,618,401.40
Send
2581.1903
$0.99
TSh2,578,634.96
Send
2567.5637
$15.00
TSh2,529,050.29
Send
Estimated payout difference: TSh137,511.94 between first and last on $1,000.
Tanzania's remittance market benefits from one of the most competitive mobile money ecosystems in East Africa. M-Pesa, Tigo Pesa (now merged into Airtel Money), and Halotel's Halopesa collectively serve over 35 million mobile money accounts. The country processed more than $40 billion in mobile money transactions in a single year, making it a global leader in mobile financial services alongside neighboring Kenya.
- M-Pesa Tanzania (operated by Vodacom) is the dominant mobile wallet, accepted at over 200,000 agent points nationwide.
- Airtel Money (which absorbed Tigo Pesa) is the second-largest wallet, particularly strong in Dar es Salaam and coastal regions.
- Bank deposits go through CRDB Bank, NMB Bank, Stanbic, or Standard Chartered Tanzania, settling in 1–2 business days.
- The Bank of Tanzania (BoT) does not cap personal inbound remittances and actively promotes formal remittance channels.
- Cash pickup agents cluster in Dar es Salaam, Dodoma, Arusha, and Mwanza, with more limited coverage in remote western regions.
Which provider offers the best USD to TZS rate?
XE Money Transfer
4.4Exchange rate
2627.8352
Fee
Free
Recipient gets
TSh2,627,835.20
Speed
1-4 business days
Guides, fees & how it works
Which provider suits each USD→TZS transfer?
XE Money Transfer currently delivers the most TZS on this route, while TapTap Send is the fastest.
Cheapest transfer
XE Money Transfer
Delivers the most TZS for your money
Fastest transfer
TapTap Send
Delivers in Under 3 minutes (95% of transfers)
Cash pickup
Western Union
Widest cash pickup network
Bank transfer
XE Money Transfer
Best rate for bank deposit to Tanzania
What you need to send money to Tanzania
Full name
Recipient's full name as it appears on their national ID or bank account
Bank account number
Tanzanian bank account number (varies by bank, typically 10–16 digits)
Example: 0150123456789
Bank name & branch
Name and branch of the recipient's bank
Mobile number
OptionalTanzanian mobile number for M-Pesa, Tigo Pesa, or Airtel Money transfers
Example: 0712345678
Note: Tanzania does not use the IBAN system. Mobile money is more widely used than traditional banking — M-Pesa (Vodacom), Tigo Pesa, and Airtel Money collectively serve more Tanzanians than all banks combined. For bank transfers, you need the account number, bank name, and branch.
Transfer examples: USD to TZS
Send $500
| Provider | Fee | Rate | Receives | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XE Money Transfer2627.84 · 1-4 business days | Free | 2627.84 | TSh1,313,918 | 1-4 business days |
| TapTap Send2618.40 · Under 3 minutes (95% of transfers) | Free | 2618.40 | TSh1,309,201 | Under 3 minutes (95% of transfers) |
| LemFi2620.24 · Minutes to 1 business day | Free | 2620.24 | TSh1,310,118 | Minutes to 1 business day |
| Western Union2581.19 · Minutes to 5 days | $0.99 | 2581.19 | TSh1,288,040 | Minutes to 5 days |
| Remitly2572.02 · Minutes to 3-5 days | Free | 2572.02 | TSh1,286,009 | Minutes to 3-5 days |
| Ria Money Transfer2567.56 · Minutes to 2 days | $5.00 | 2567.56 | TSh1,270,944 | Minutes to 2 days |
Send $1,000
| Provider | Fee | Rate | Receives | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XE Money Transfer2627.84 · 1-4 business days | Free | 2627.84 | TSh2,627,835 | 1-4 business days |
| TapTap Send2618.40 · Under 3 minutes (95% of transfers) | Free | 2618.40 | TSh2,618,401 | Under 3 minutes (95% of transfers) |
| LemFi2620.24 · Minutes to 1 business day | Free | 2620.24 | TSh2,620,236 | Minutes to 1 business day |
| Western Union2581.19 · Minutes to 5 days | $0.99 | 2581.19 | TSh2,578,635 | Minutes to 5 days |
| Remitly2572.02 · Minutes to 3-5 days | Free | 2572.02 | TSh2,572,019 | Minutes to 3-5 days |
| Ria Money Transfer2567.56 · Minutes to 2 days | $15.00 | 2567.56 | TSh2,529,050 | Minutes to 2 days |
Send $5,000
| Provider | Fee | Rate | Receives | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XE Money Transfer2627.84 · 1-4 business days | Free | 2627.84 | TSh13,139,176 | 1-4 business days |
| TapTap Send2618.40 · Under 3 minutes (95% of transfers) | Free | 2618.40 | TSh13,092,007 | Under 3 minutes (95% of transfers) |
| LemFi2620.24 · Minutes to 1 business day | Free | 2620.24 | TSh13,101,179 | Minutes to 1 business day |
| Remitly2580.14 · Minutes to 3-5 days | Free | 2580.14 | TSh12,900,711 | Minutes to 3-5 days |
| Western Union2581.19 · Minutes to 5 days | $0.99 | 2581.19 | TSh12,903,396 | Minutes to 5 days |
| Ria Money Transfer2567.56 · Minutes to 2 days | $15.00 | 2567.56 | TSh12,799,305 | Minutes to 2 days |
How much does it cost to send money to Tanzania?
Of the 7 estimates we hold for $1,000 USD to TZS, 4 charge no transfer fee and 3 charge between $0.99 and $15.00. Their exchange rates sit 0.00% to 4.49% above the mid-market rate (median 1.50%), a spread worth 117,660 TZS on this amount.
A volatile pair: 5.1 points apart; today is "great", the better half. Best payout day LemFi (28 August 2026), worst Ria Money Transfer (5 May 2026).
Ways to send money to Tanzania
Tanzania is one of Africa's mobile money success stories — M-Pesa is ubiquitous and widely used for everything from remittances to utility bills. Mobile money is the fastest and most accessible delivery method for most Tanzanian recipients.
How can my recipient receive money in Tanzania?
Recipients in Tanzania have 5 ways to receive this transfer: m-pesa (vodacom); tigo pesa; airtel money; bank deposit; cash pickup.
M-Pesa (Vodacom)
Transfer to Vodacom M-Pesa — Tanzania's largest mobile money platform with over 20 million users.
Tigo Pesa
Transfer to Tigo Pesa mobile wallet — the second-largest mobile money platform in Tanzania.
Airtel Money
Transfer to Airtel Money wallet for Airtel subscribers.
Bank Deposit
Direct transfer to Tanzanian bank accounts.
Cash Pickup
Collect cash from agent locations across Tanzania.
What are the transfer limits and regulations for Tanzania?
Regulatory body
Bank of Tanzania (BOT)
Inbound transfer limits
No cap on incoming remittances, but transfers over $10,000 equivalent must be reported
Documentation you may need
- Sender's government-issued photo ID
- Recipient's national ID (NIDA) or passport for cash pickup
- Mobile money transactions linked to recipient's registered SIM
Important things to know
- Tanzania's mobile money interoperability allows transfers between M-Pesa, Tigo Pesa, and Airtel Money.
- The Tanzanian shilling (TZS) is managed float — the Bank of Tanzania intervenes to prevent excessive volatility.
- Tanzania has been a global pioneer in mobile money adoption, with more mobile money accounts than bank accounts.
- Electronic levy (e-levy) may apply to mobile money transactions.
How long does it take to send money to Tanzania?
5 of the 7 providers quoting USD to TZS advertise delivery within minutes (TapTap Send, LemFi, Western Union); 2 quote longer, such as XE Money Transfer at 1-4 business days on USD to TZS.
Provider-stated speeds for Tanzania, not our measurement.
- TapTap SendUnder 3 minutes (95% of transfers)
- LemFiMinutes to 1 business day
- Western UnionMinutes to 5 days
- RemitlyMinutes to 3-5 days
- Ria Money TransferMinutes to 2 days
- XE Money Transfer1-4 business days
- OFX1-3 business days
Popular banks in Tanzania
6 banks commonly receive international transfers in Tanzania, including CRDB Bank and NMB Bank. SWIFT/BIC codes are shown where we could verify them; confirm the rest with the receiving bank.
CRDB Bank
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NMB Bank
NMIBTZTZ
Stanbic Bank Tanzania
SBICTZTZ
Exim Bank Tanzania
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Absa Bank Tanzania
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NBC Bank
NLCBTZTX
Good time to send
SendScoreBest rate +0.02% vs the 30-day average, 51% up the 90-day range. Rates are improving — +0.13% week on week. Today's best beats the median provider by +1.87%.
- 40%51% up the 90-day range
- 25%+0.02% vs the 30-day average
- 20%today's best beats the median provider by +1.87%
- 15%improving — +0.13% week on week
Who is usually cheapest here
LemFi delivered the most on 68 of the last 91 days it quoted here (75%); LemFi is today's best too.
- 75%LemFi — cheapest on 68 of 91 days it quoted
- 24%TapTap Send — cheapest on 22 of 91 days it quoted
- 1%Remitly — cheapest on 1 of 91 days it quoted
- 0%Western Union — cheapest on 0 of 37 days it quoted
91 contested days of 91; single-quote days excluded for USD→TZS. See every corridor.
USD→TZS: 191 days of our recorded provider rates
USD to TZS Exchange Rate History
Per 100 USD sent, 191 days.
| Date | __mid Market__ | Wise | Remitly | Xoom (PayPal) | Ria Money Transfer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trend | |||||
| Oct 3 | 2643.6800✓ | 2643.6800✓ | 2572.1100 | — | 2567.4600 |
| Oct 2 | 2643.6800✓ | 2643.6800✓ | 2571.0900 | — | 2567.6500 |
| Oct 1 | 2655.6000✓ | 2655.6000✓ | 2572.3400 | — | 2568.2700 |
| Sep 30 | 2648.1000✓ | 2648.1000✓ | 2571.2100 | — | 2569.1200 |
| Sep 29 | 2647.9800✓ | 2647.9800✓ | 2570.8900 | — | 2572.1400 |
| Sep 28 | 2645.5765✓ | 2643.4600 | 2569.2600 | — | 2571.3800 |
| Sep 27 | 2649.1900✓ | 2649.1900✓ | 2571.2000 | — | 2571.3800 |
| Sep 26 | 2646.0244✓ | 2642.3200 | 2568.0900 | — | 2571.3800 |
| Sep 25 | 2646.5545✓ | 2642.3200 | 2611.0300 | — | 2571.6400 |
| Sep 24 | 2649.1872✓ | 2640.1800 | 2608.5500 | — | 2571.2100 |
| Sep 23 | 2645.8700✓ | 2645.8700✓ | 2607.7800 | — | 2567.8800 |
| Sep 22 | 2641.3327✓ | 2636.0500 | 2604.9400 | — | 2567.2500 |
| Sep 21 | 2647.7637✓ | 2640.3500 | 2604.3500 | — | 2567.3800 |
| Sep 20 | 2647.7900✓ | 2647.7900✓ | 2608.6900 | — | 2567.3800 |
| Sep 19 | 2648.1960✓ | 2642.3700 | 2602.9500 | — | 2567.3800 |
| Sep 18 | 2647.9307✓ | 2642.3700 | 2602.4700 | — | 2567.6200 |
| Sep 17 | 2643.9884✓ | 2641.0800 | 2601.1000 | — | 2567.3100 |
| Sep 16 | 2646.1878✓ | 2641.1600 | 2600.5200 | — | 2567.2400 |
| Sep 15 | 2644.9270✓ | 2643.3400 | 2598.2000 | — | 2551.5400 |
| Sep 14 | 2646.7837✓ | 2637.5200 | 2593.4500 | — | 2564.1000 |
| Sep 13 | 2645.6100✓ | 2645.6100✓ | 2600.9300 | — | 2564.1000 |
| Sep 12 | 2645.2851✓ | 2639.7300 | 2599.0100 | — | 2564.1000 |
| Sep 11 | 2645.0491✓ | 2639.2300 | 2599.2500 | — | 2564.9000 |
| Sep 10 | 2640.9500✓ | 2640.9500✓ | 2598.9800 | — | 2563.2900 |
| Sep 9 | 2644.2828✓ | 2636.3500 | 2594.0600 | — | 2562.5800 |
| Sep 8 | 2646.0050✓ | 2639.3900 | 2598.9800 | — | 2563.6800 |
| Sep 7 | 2649.8696✓ | 2641.9200 | 2598.9800 | — | 2565.0700 |
| Sep 6 | 2646.8600✓ | 2646.8600✓ | 2586.1800 | — | 2565.0700 |
| Sep 5 | 2647.9692✓ | 2646.9100 | 2584.2400 | 2529.4000 | 2565.0700 |
| Sep 4 | 2644.9100✓ | 2644.9100✓ | 2598.9800 | 2527.4900 | 2564.3400 |
| Sep 3 | 2649.5599✓ | 2649.0300 | 2603.8900 | 2530.5000 | 2564.3400 |
| Sep 2 | 2649.5792✓ | 2644.2800 | 2603.8900 | 2526.8900 | 2565.8300 |
| Sep 1 | 2654.1872✓ | 2633.7500 | 2594.0600 | 2516.8300 | 2565.9600 |
| Aug 31 | 2654.1872✓ | 2633.7500 | 2594.0600 | 2516.8300 | 2565.9600 |
| Aug 30 | 2648.9900✓ | 2648.9900✓ | 2594.0600 | 2531.3900 | 2569.2500 |
| Aug 29 | 2648.9900✓ | 2648.9900✓ | 2594.0600 | 2531.3900 | 2569.2500 |
| Aug 28 | 2647.5700✓ | 2647.5700✓ | 2598.7500 | 2535.5500 | 2569.2500 |
| Aug 27 | 2643.3400✓ | 2643.3400✓ | 2584.2400 | 2531.3000 | 2570.8400 |
| Aug 26 | 2649.3402✓ | 2630.0000 | 2603.8900 | 2531.3000 | 2569.5000 |
| Aug 25 | 2647.3505✓ | 2642.8500 | 2603.8900 | 2542.7800 | 2569.5400 |
| Aug 24 | 2650.1358✓ | 2635.0300 | 2603.1900 | 2523.2700 | 2570.1800 |
| Aug 23 | 2646.6513✓ | 2643.7400 | 2603.8900 | 2535.8200 | 2570.1800 |
| Aug 22 | 2647.7116✓ | 2643.7400 | 2603.8900 | 2535.8000 | 2570.1800 |
| Aug 21 | 2649.0600✓ | 2649.0600✓ | 2596.2100 | 2537.8200 | 2569.9100 |
| Aug 20 | 2645.9430✓ | 2644.6200 | 2591.9700 | 2538.0900 | 2568.7500 |
| Aug 19 | 2649.3034✓ | 2643.2100 | 2603.8900 | 2530.5200 | 2569.0700 |
| Aug 18 | 2645.6100✓ | 2645.6100✓ | 2589.4300 | 2538.2200 | 2570.7400 |
| Aug 17 | 2644.9920✓ | 2635.4700 | 2603.8900 | 2525.7300 | 2570.7400 |
| Aug 16 | 2642.2600✓ | 2642.2600✓ | 2603.8900 | 2532.2400 | 2570.7400 |
| Aug 15 | 2650.4765✓ | 2642.2600 | 2603.8900 | 2532.3500 | 2570.7400 |
| Aug 14 | 2645.5913✓ | 2637.3900 | 2594.0600 | 2533.1500 | 2570.7400 |
| Aug 13 | 2647.1846✓ | 2637.3900 | 2594.0600 | 2533.1500 | 2570.7400 |
| Aug 12 | 2620.3639 | 2627.2100✓ | 2575.4600 | 2513.9500 | 2570.7400 |
| Aug 11 | 2620.3639 | 2627.2100✓ | 2575.4600 | 2513.9500 | 2570.7400 |
| Aug 10 | 2620.3639 | 2627.2100✓ | 2575.4600 | 2513.9500 | — |
| Aug 9 | 2620.3639 | 2627.2100✓ | 2575.4600 | 2513.9500 | — |
| Aug 8 | 2620.3639 | 2627.2100✓ | 2575.4600 | 2513.9500 | — |
| Aug 7 | 2620.3639 | 2627.2100✓ | 2575.4600 | 2513.9500 | 2572.2200 |
| Aug 6 | 2620.3639 | 2627.2100✓ | 2575.4600 | 2513.9500 | 2572.2200 |
| Aug 5 | 2620.3639 | 2627.2100✓ | 2575.4600 | 2513.9500 | 2572.2200 |
| Aug 4 | 2620.3639 | 2627.2100✓ | 2575.4600 | 2513.9500 | — |
| Aug 3 | 2640.4121✓ | 2627.2100 | 2575.4600 | 2513.9500 | — |
| Aug 2 | 2620.3639 | 2627.2100✓ | 2575.4600 | 2513.9500 | — |
| Aug 1 | 2620.3639 | 2627.2100✓ | 2575.4600 | 2513.9500 | 2563.2900 |
| Jul 31 | 2620.3639 | 2627.2100✓ | 2575.4600 | 2513.9500 | 2563.2900 |
| Jul 30 | 2628.7873✓ | 2627.2100 | 2575.4600 | 2513.9500 | 2563.2900 |
| Jul 29 | 2620.3639 | 2627.2100✓ | 2575.4600 | 2513.9500 | 2563.2900 |
| Jul 28 | 2638.0259✓ | 2627.2100 | 2575.4600 | 2513.9500 | 2563.2900 |
| Jul 27 | 2639.6162✓ | 2627.2100 | 2575.4600 | 2513.9500 | 2563.2900 |
| Jul 26 | 2639.6162✓ | 2627.2100 | 2575.4600 | 2513.9500 | 2563.2900 |
| Jul 25 | 2634.0586✓ | 2627.2100 | 2575.4600 | 2513.9500 | 2563.2900 |
| Jul 24 | 2627.2100✓ | 2627.2100✓ | 2575.4600 | 2513.9500 | 2563.2900 |
| Jul 23 | 2639.3510✓ | 2627.2100 | 2575.4600 | 2513.9500 | 2562.9400 |
| Jul 22 | 2633.7945✓ | 2627.2100 | 2575.4600 | 2513.9500 | — |
| Jul 21 | 2634.5868✓ | 2627.2100 | 2575.4600 | 2513.9500 | 2558.3900 |
| Jul 20 | 2629.5766✓ | 2627.2100 | 2575.4600 | 2513.9500 | 2558.3900 |
| Jul 19 | 2633.7945✓ | 2627.2100 | 2575.4600 | 2513.9500 | 2558.3900 |
| Jul 18 | 2627.2100✓ | 2627.2100✓ | 2575.4600 | 2513.9500 | 2558.3900 |
| Jul 17 | 2631.9475✓ | 2627.2100 | 2575.4600 | 2513.9500 | 2558.3900 |
| Jul 16 | 2631.6839✓ | 2627.2100 | 2575.4600 | 2513.9500 | 2558.3900 |
| Jul 15 | 2637.7610✓ | 2627.2100 | 2575.4600 | 2513.9500 | 2558.3900 |
| Jul 14 | 2627.2100✓ | 2627.2100✓ | 2575.4600 | 2513.9500 | 2558.3900 |
| Jul 13 | 2629.0503✓ | 2627.2100 | 2575.4600 | 2513.9500 | 2558.3900 |
| Jul 12 | 2633.0026✓ | 2627.2100 | 2575.4600 | 2513.9500 | 2558.3900 |
| Jul 11 | 2630.6298✓ | 2627.2100 | 2575.4600 | 2513.9500 | 2558.3900 |
| Jul 10 | 2630.6298✓ | 2627.2100 | 2575.4600 | 2513.9500 | 2558.3900 |
| Jul 9 | 2628.5243✓ | 2627.2100 | 2575.4600 | 2513.9500 | 2558.6500 |
| Jul 8 | 2627.2100✓ | 2627.2100✓ | 2575.4600 | 2513.9500 | — |
| Jul 7 | 2627.2100✓ | 2627.2100✓ | 2575.4600 | 2513.9500 | — |
| Jul 6 | 2627.7355✓ | 2627.2100 | 2575.4600 | 2513.9500 | — |
| Jul 5 | 2628.5243✓ | 2627.2100 | 2575.4600 | 2513.9500 | — |
| Jul 4 | 2627.2100✓ | 2627.2100✓ | 2575.4600 | 2513.9500 | — |
| Jul 3 | 2627.2100✓ | 2627.2100✓ | 2575.4600 | 2513.9500 | — |
| Jul 2 | 2624.9000✓ | 2624.9000✓ | 2584.3900 | 2511.7700 | — |
| Jul 1 | 2625.1026✓ | 2622.7400 | 2580.4600 | 2510.3500 | — |
| Jun 30 | 2627.7000✓ | 2627.7000✓ | 2578.2900 | 2519.8800 | — |
| Jun 29 | 2628.9308✓ | 2623.4100 | 2585.2900 | 2520.7000 | — |
| Jun 28 | 2628.9308✓ | 2623.4100 | 2585.2900 | 2520.7000 | 2558.5900 |
| Jun 27 | 2629.7213✓ | 2623.4100 | 2585.2900 | 2520.6100 | 2558.5900 |
| Jun 26 | 2631.0000✓ | 2631.0000✓ | 2572.8200 | 2522.8900 | 2557.8900 |
| Jun 25 | 2628.7800✓ | 2628.7800✓ | 2569.6100 | 2521.7900 | 2557.8900 |
| Jun 24 | 2628.0900✓ | 2628.0900✓ | 2578.4500 | 2523.4900 | 2557.3500 |
| Jun 23 | 2634.0500✓ | 2634.0500✓ | 2588.7800 | 2521.2600 | 2557.3500 |
| Jun 22 | 2626.7385✓ | 2610.1900 | 2572.2900 | 2504.6400 | 2557.3500 |
| Jun 21 | 2629.0000✓ | 2629.0000✓ | 2586.2700 | 2519.7200 | — |
| Jun 20 | 2629.2629✓ | 2629.0000 | 2586.2700 | 2519.6400 | — |
| Jun 19 | 2629.5777✓ | 2628.0000 | 2585.2900 | 2521.0900 | — |
| Jun 18 | 2625.9311✓ | 2622.7800 | 2580.3800 | 2511.0900 | — |
| Jun 17 | 2619.7767✓ | 2601.5400 | 2576.9600 | 2492.4300 | — |
| Jun 16 | 2619.7767✓ | 2601.5400 | 2576.9600 | 2492.4300 | — |
| Jun 15 | 2619.7767✓ | 2601.5400 | 2576.9600 | 2492.4300 | — |
| Jun 14 | 2615.7557✓ | 2608.1700 | 2580.3800 | 2508.9100 | — |
| Jun 13 | 2615.7557✓ | 2608.1700 | 2580.3800 | 2508.9100 | — |
| Jun 12 | 2618.9075✓ | 2608.1700 | 2580.3800 | 2508.9100 | — |
| Jun 11 | 2616.2500✓ | 2616.2500✓ | 2551.8700 | 2503.1800 | — |
| Jun 10 | 2616.2500✓ | 2616.2500✓ | 2551.8700 | 2503.1800 | — |
| Jun 9 | 2625.2553✓ | 2622.6300 | 2575.4600 | 2499.2900 | — |
| Jun 8 | 2626.6586✓ | 2602.6400 | 2556.5100 | 2472.8600 | — |
| Jun 7 | 2622.7910✓ | 2618.0700 | 2580.3800 | 2495.7100 | — |
| Jun 6 | 2624.1054✓ | 2618.0700 | 2580.3800 | 2495.6900 | — |
| Jun 5 | 2615.2400✓ | 2610.7300 | 2553.0900 | 2501.4800 | — |
| Jun 4 | 2623.8716✓ | 2614.9300 | 2580.4000 | 2499.4800 | — |
| Jun 3 | 2621.1800✓ | 2621.1800✓ | 2550.8800 | 2497.1200 | 2536.2800 |
| Jun 2 | 2613.6600✓ | 2613.6600✓ | 2571.7400 | 2513.1500 | 2536.2800 |
| Jun 1 | 2625.3936✓ | 2601.2400 | 2554.0600 | 2474.5400 | 2536.2800 |
| May 31 | 2618.7000✓ | 2618.7000✓ | 2580.3800 | 2499.4700 | 2536.2800 |
| May 30 | 2623.4222✓ | 2618.7000 | 2580.3800 | 2499.3400 | 2536.2800 |
| May 29 | 2629.9900✓ | 2629.9900✓ | 2565.4400 | 2506.9700 | — |
| May 28 | 2627.0200✓ | 2627.0200✓ | 2573.4600 | 2497.6000 | — |
| May 27 | 2630.0000✓ | 2630.0000✓ | 2574.0500 | 2500.9000 | — |
| May 26 | 2626.6100✓ | 2626.6100✓ | 2556.6700 | 2495.7000 | — |
| May 25 | 2614.4349✓ | 2604.5000 | 2539.1300 | 2477.4000 | — |
| May 24 | 2615.1382✓ | 2612.0000 | 2570.5400 | 2495.7000 | — |
| May 23 | 2627.2380✓ | 2612.0000 | 2570.5400 | 2495.5800 | 2530.2000 |
| May 22 | 2608.8200✓ | 2608.8200✓ | 2545.9700 | 2496.4400 | 2530.2000 |
| May 21 | 2607.6360✓ | 2602.1600 | 2561.0300 | 2488.2500 | 2530.2000 |
| May 20 | 2612.1191✓ | 2605.8500 | 2569.9200 | 2488.3700 | 2526.2300 |
| May 19 | 2603.0000✓ | 2603.0000✓ | 2543.0100 | 2489.4100 | 2526.2300 |
| May 18 | 2609.7399✓ | 2588.3400 | 2541.0400 | 2488.9100 | 2526.2300 |
| May 17 | 2600.4400✓ | 2600.4400✓ | 2541.0600 | 2488.9300 | 2526.2300 |
| May 16 | 2605.3902✓ | 2600.4400 | 2541.0600 | 2488.9300 | 2526.2300 |
| May 15 | 2595.5000✓ | 2595.5000✓ | 2554.7800 | 2496.5800 | 2525.3500 |
| May 14 | 2593.1800✓ | 2581.7700 | 2545.9700 | 2493.3000 | 2525.3500 |
| May 13 | 2598.4475✓ | 2594.2900 | 2528.9600 | 2480.4000 | 2500.6500 |
| May 12 | 2607.5853✓ | 2605.7600 | 2575.0000 | 2492.3600 | 2500.6500 |
| May 11 | 2598.3782✓ | 2579.4100 | 2536.1400 | 2490.8100 | 2500.6500 |
| May 10 | 2603.3100✓ | 2603.3100✓ | 2536.1400 | 2488.0500 | 2500.6500 |
| May 9 | 2603.3100✓ | 2603.3100✓ | 2536.1400 | 2488.0500 | 2500.6500 |
| May 8 | 2602.2960✓ | 2595.5300 | 2534.4100 | 2484.5700 | 2500.6500 |
| May 7 | 2603.4900✓ | 2603.4900✓ | 2531.2200 | 2492.6100 | 2500.6500 |
| May 6 | 2605.5700✓ | 2605.5700✓ | 2541.0600 | 2485.0000 | 2500.6500 |
| May 5 | 2594.3044✓ | — | — | — | 2500.6500 |
| May 4 | 2603.5369✓ | 2583.7500 | 2550.8800 | 2492.7100 | 2500.6500 |
| May 3 | 2600.1902✓ | 2598.1100 | 2550.8800 | 2492.7100 | 2500.6500 |
| May 2 | 2600.4504✓ | 2598.1100 | 2550.8800 | 2492.7100 | 2500.6500 |
| May 1 | 2606.5900✓ | 2606.5900✓ | 2551.4100 | 2493.1000 | 2500.6500 |
| Apr 30 | 2601.3333✓ | 2594.8300 | 2521.8100 | 2492.7100 | 2500.6500 |
| Apr 29 | 2620.8100✓ | 2620.8100✓ | 2557.0700 | 2494.0600 | 2500.6500 |
| Apr 28 | 2606.5000✓ | 2606.5000✓ | 2541.0600 | 2492.7300 | 2500.6500 |
| Apr 27 | 2599.3697✓ | 2598.3300 | 2545.9700 | 2492.7300 | 2500.6500 |
| Apr 26 | 2612.5400✓ | 2612.5400✓ | 2545.9700 | 2492.7300 | 2500.6500 |
| Apr 25 | 2612.5400✓ | 2612.5400✓ | 2545.9700 | 2492.8200 | 2500.6500 |
| Apr 24 | 2616.8000✓ | 2616.8000✓ | 2554.5000 | 2496.3600 | 2500.6500 |
| Apr 23 | 2604.0180✓ | 2598.8100 | 2552.7200 | 2487.2500 | 2500.6500 |
| Apr 22 | 2608.3550✓ | 2603.6600 | 2555.8000 | 2498.2000 | 2500.6500 |
| Apr 21 | 2602.7290✓ | 2594.1400 | 2541.0600 | 2492.7100 | 2500.6500 |
| Apr 20 | 2604.2976✓ | 2593.6200 | 2541.0600 | 2492.7100 | 2500.6500 |
| Apr 19 | 2601.6728✓ | 2597.2500 | 2541.0600 | 2492.7100 | 2500.6500 |
| Apr 18 | 2599.5896✓ | 2597.2500 | 2541.0600 | 2492.6400 | 2500.6500 |
| Apr 17 | 2612.6000✓ | 2612.6000✓ | 2562.8700 | 2499.5300 | 2500.6500 |
| Apr 16 | 2600.6100✓ | 2600.6100✓ | — | 2491.3200 | 2500.6500 |
| Apr 15 | 2602.9800✓ | 2602.9800✓ | — | 2492.3800 | 2500.6500 |
| Apr 14 | 2601.8022✓ | 2598.6800 | — | 2480.7500 | 2500.6500 |
| Apr 13 | 2599.3000✓ | 2599.3000✓ | — | 2487.8400 | 2500.6500 |
| Apr 12 | 2604.2760✓ | 2600.6300 | — | 2487.8400 | 2500.6500 |
| Apr 11 | 2604.2760✓ | 2600.6300 | — | 2487.6200 | 2500.6500 |
| Apr 10 | 2595.4555✓ | 2587.1500 | — | 2474.3000 | 2500.6500 |
| Apr 9 | 2593.3153✓ | 2591.5000 | — | 2484.4500 | 2500.6500 |
| Apr 8 | 2597.9263✓ | 2593.2500 | — | 2494.4800 | 2500.6500 |
| Apr 7 | 2598.7842✓ | 2565.0000 | 2531.1700 | 2474.0300 | 2500.6500 |
| Apr 6 | 2595.1732✓ | 2570.0000 | 2536.1000 | 2474.7600 | 2500.6500 |
| Apr 5 | 2596.0171✓ | 2555.0000 | 2521.3000 | 2476.4400 | 2500.6500 |
| Apr 4 | 2599.7151✓ | 2555.0000 | 2521.3000 | 2476.4400 | 2500.6500 |
| Apr 3 | 2599.7151✓ | 2555.0000 | 2521.3000 | 2476.4400 | 2500.6500 |
| Apr 2 | 2587.5050✓ | 2582.3300 | 2548.2700 | 2476.3500 | 2500.6500 |
| Apr 1 | 2582.0000✓ | 2582.0000✓ | 2536.1400 | 2466.6100 | 2500.6500 |
| Mar 31 | 2580.0000✓ | 2580.0000✓ | 2541.0600 | 2473.0100 | 2500.6500 |
| Mar 30 | 2590.7700✓ | 2590.7700✓ | 2531.2200 | 2474.3000 | 2500.6500 |
| Mar 29 | 2578.0937✓ | 2575.0000 | 2531.2200 | 2459.3100 | 2500.6500 |
| Mar 28 | 2578.5000✓ | 2578.5000✓ | 2531.2200 | 2463.7500 | 2500.6500 |
| Mar 18 | 2600.0000✓ | 2600.0000✓ | 2560.7200 | 2472.9700 | — |
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about sending money to Tanzania
What is the cheapest way to send money to Tanzania?
Sendwave and WorldRemit offer competitive rates for M-Pesa delivery to Tanzania, often with zero upfront fees. For bank deposits, Wise tends to have the tightest exchange rate margin. Fund from a bank account rather than a debit or credit card to keep costs at their minimum.
Can I send money to M-Pesa Tanzania?
Yes. Multiple providers including WorldRemit, Remitly, and Sendwave deliver directly to Vodacom M-Pesa wallets in Tanzania. Enter the recipient's Vodacom number (starting with 074, 075, or 076) and the shillings arrive within minutes. The recipient can withdraw at any M-Pesa agent kiosk.
How long does a money transfer to Tanzania take?
M-Pesa and Airtel Money transfers typically arrive in under five minutes. Bank deposits to NMB, CRDB, or Stanbic take 1–2 business days. Cash pickup at Western Union locations in Dar es Salaam or Arusha is usually available within one hour.
What details are needed for a Tanzanian bank transfer?
You'll need the recipient's full name, bank name (CRDB, NMB, Stanbic, etc.), branch name, and local account number. Tanzania does not use IBAN. Some providers also request the bank's SWIFT/BIC code for international routing.
Is Airtel Money available for international transfers to Tanzania?
Yes. After the Tigo-Airtel merger, Airtel Money Tanzania absorbed Tigo Pesa customers and is now supported by WorldRemit and other providers. Recipients on the Airtel network (numbers starting with 068 or 069) can receive funds directly in their Airtel Money wallet.
How do I pick up cash in Tanzania?
Western Union and MoneyGram maintain agent networks in all major Tanzanian cities. Your recipient visits an agent location with their national ID (NIDA card) or passport plus the transaction reference number. Cash pickup is especially important for recipients in rural areas without mobile money access.
Are remittances to Tanzania taxed?
Tanzania does not tax incoming personal remittances. However, a mobile money levy of up to TZS 4,000 per withdrawal applies to mobile wallet cash-outs above certain thresholds. This affects what your recipient nets when converting mobile money to physical cash, so it's worth factoring in for larger transfers.
What is the TZS exchange rate like?
The Tanzanian shilling is managed by the Bank of Tanzania and tends to depreciate gradually rather than move in sharp swings. Provider markups range from 1% to 3% over the mid-market rate. Because TZS values are very large numerically (1 USD is roughly 2,500 TZS), even small rate differences translate to noticeable shilling amounts.
Which providers offer the best coverage in Tanzania?
WorldRemit and Sendwave lead on mobile money delivery to M-Pesa and Airtel Money. Western Union dominates cash pickup. Wise and XE offer competitive bank deposit rates. For recipients in Dar es Salaam, any delivery method works well; for rural recipients, M-Pesa agent coverage is your most reliable bet.
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