Mobile money has transformed payments in Zimbabwe — making it easier to send money, pay bills, buy airtime, and transact online without cash. Here are the most popular services:
- EcoCash – Zimbabwe’s Most Widely Used Mobile Money
EcoCash is by far the most dominant mobile money platform in Zimbabwe.
What You Can Do with EcoCash:
Send money to other EcoCash users
Cash in and cash out at agents
Buy airtime and data
Pay bills (especially via Magetsi and other gateways)
Generate virtual debit cards for online payments
Receive merchant payments
✨ Why Zimbabweans love it:
Works nationwide
Integrated into many businesses
Fast, secure, and simple
Widely accepted for online and retail payments
- OneMoney – NetOne’s Mobile Money Service
OneMoney is the mobile money platform from NetOne.
Key Features:
Send and receive money
Pay bills and buy airtime
Cash in and cash out via agents
Works across NetOne and other networks (with some restrictions)
📌 Good for: NetOne users who want an alternative to EcoCash with similar features.
- Telecash – Telecel’s Mobile Money Platform
Telecel Zimbabwe operates Telecash, Telecel’s mobile money service.
What You Can Do:
Send and receive money
Pay for goods and services
Buy airtime and data bundles
Cash in and cash out at agents
💡 Best for: Telecel subscribers who want integrated mobile money on their network.
- MukExpress – Mukuru Mobile Payments
MukExpress is the mobile payment arm of Mukuru, which offers cross-border remittances and mobile wallet features.
What It Offers:
Send money to mobile wallets
Receive international remittances
Pay local bills (depends on partnerships)
Buy airtime and services
🌍 Good for: Zimbabweans receiving money from abroad and moving funds into local wallets.
- ZIMSWITCH Mobile Payments
ZimSwitch supports bank-to-mobile money transfers and mobile payments through its partners.