Compare money transfer to & from Tanzania

By the Rateweb editorial team · How we rate · Product details checked 2 Aug 2026

Compare licensed services for sending money to and from Tanzania on exchange rate, fees and delivery speed. The real cost is the fee plus the exchange-rate margin — compare both.

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Mid-market rate

Wise (transfers to Tanzania)

Wise sends to Tanzanian shillings using the mid-market exchange rate with the fee charged separately and shown upfront, which makes the true cost easier to see than with providers that build a margin into the rate.
★★★★☆
4.1/5 · How we rate
Into Tanzania from the UK, Europe, North America and other Wise send countries; payout to bank accounts
Corridors
Wise is licensed as a money transmitter in the jurisdictions it sends from; verify the licence for your own country
Licence
Larger bank-to-bank transfers where the exchange rate margin matters most
Best For
remittance
Type
Pros
  • Uses the mid-market rate with the fee stated separately, so there is no hidden margin in the rate
  • Wise states that larger transfers, above the equivalent of USD 25,000, attract a discounted fee
  • Recipients are paid from a local Wise account, which usually speeds up settlement
Cons
  • Wise's Tanzania page describes bank payout and did not advertise mobile money payout at the time of checking, so M-Pesa or Airtel Money delivery may not be available
  • The recipient needs a bank account, which excludes wallet-only recipients
  • Fees vary by how you pay in — a card-funded transfer costs more than a bank-funded one
Fees, eligibility & documents
Fees
Fee modelUpfront fee charged separately, with the mid-market exchange rate applied; Wise states it checks currency costs every 60 seconds
Cost checkCompare the delivered shilling amount, not the advertised fee — run your exact amount through the calculator before sending
Eligibility
  • Sender resident in a country Wise serves, with identity verification completed
  • Recipient with a Tanzanian shilling bank account
Documents needed
  • Sender's government-issued ID for verification
  • Recipient's full name, bank and account details
Visit Wise
Widest payout choice

Remitly (transfers to Tanzania)

Remitly pays into Tanzanian bank accounts, mobile wallets and cash pickup, naming M-Pesa, Airtel Money and Mixx by Yas among its wallet partners and more than 25 banks including CRDB, NBC and Equity.
★★★★☆
4.0/5 · How we rate
Into Tanzania from the US and other Remitly send countries; bank deposit, mobile wallet and cash pickup
Corridors
Remitly is a licensed money transmitter in the jurisdictions it sends from; verify for your own country
Licence
Sending to a recipient who uses a mobile wallet rather than a bank account
Best For
remittance
Type
Pros
  • All three payout routes are supported: bank deposit, mobile wallet and cash pickup
  • Names M-Pesa, Airtel Money and Mixx by Yas as wallet partners, plus 25-plus banks
  • Choice of a faster, pricier option or a slower, cheaper one on most corridors
Cons
  • Promotional first-transfer rates are common; the ongoing rate is what matters
  • Fees and rates are not shown on the country page — you have to open the rates tool
  • Payout speed and cost vary a lot by which partner you choose
Fees, eligibility & documents
Fees
Fee modelFee plus an exchange rate set by Remitly; the country page states no hidden fees but does not publish figures. Check the current rates page
Cost checkCompare the delivered shilling amount, not the advertised fee — the rate margin usually costs more than the stated fee
Eligibility
  • Sender in a country Remitly serves, with identity verification completed
  • Recipient with a Tanzanian bank account, supported mobile wallet, or ID for cash collection
Documents needed
  • Sender's government-issued ID for verification
  • Recipient's full name plus bank details, wallet number, or ID for cash pickup
Visit Remitly

WorldRemit (transfers to Tanzania)

WorldRemit supports Tanzania with mobile money, bank transfer, cash pickup and airtime top-up, and states the transfer fee depends on the receive method rather than the amount sent.
★★★★☆
3.9/5 · How we rate
Into Tanzania from WorldRemit send countries; mobile money, bank transfer, cash pickup and airtime top-up
Corridors
WorldRemit is a licensed money transfer operator in the jurisdictions it sends from; verify for your own country
Licence
Smaller, regular transfers where a flat fee that does not scale with the amount helps
Best For
remittance
Type
Pros
  • Four payout options including airtime top-up, which WorldRemit states carries no fee
  • The transfer fee depends on the receive method and does not vary with the amount, per WorldRemit's page
  • Fees are shown upfront before you confirm
Cons
  • A fee that does not scale with the amount is poor value on small transfers
  • The page does not name its Tanzanian bank or wallet partners, so payout coverage is unclear until checkout
  • Bank payout is only to selected Tanzanian shilling accounts
Fees, eligibility & documents
Fees
Fee modelFee depends on the receive method and does not vary with the amount sent, per WorldRemit's page; airtime top-ups carry no fee
Cost checkCompare the delivered shilling amount, not the advertised fee — a low flat fee can hide a weaker exchange rate
Eligibility
  • Sender in a country WorldRemit serves, with identity verification completed
  • Recipient with a supported Tanzanian mobile money account, bank account or ID for cash collection
Documents needed
  • Sender's government-issued ID for verification
  • Recipient's full name and mobile money number, bank details, or ID for cash pickup
Visit WorldRemit
Africa-focused

NALA (transfers to Tanzania)

An Africa-focused remittance app founded out of Tanzania, paying into Tanzanian mobile money in seconds and into bank accounts within the local banking window. It publishes a live comparison of its rate against other providers.
★★★★☆
4.0/5 · How we rate
Into Tanzania from the US, UK and Europe; mobile money and bank payout
Corridors
In the US, Nala Payments LLC holds money transmission licences (NMLS 2530895), per NALA's own site
Licence
Diaspora senders paying into a Tanzanian mobile wallet
Best For
remittance
Type
Pros
  • Mobile money payout is stated as arriving in a few seconds
  • Shows a live comparison of its fees and rate against other providers on its own site
  • Built around African corridors specifically, with Tanzania as a core market
Cons
  • Bank payouts only process 09:00 to 16:30 EAT on non-holiday weekdays — weekend transfers wait until Monday
  • A smaller, newer operator than the global names, with a narrower send-country list
  • Fees and rates are dynamic and not published as fixed figures
Fees, eligibility & documents
Fees
Fee modelFee plus exchange rate, both shown before you send; NALA states no hidden fees and displays a live comparison against other providers
Cost checkCompare the delivered shilling amount, not the advertised fee, and repeat the check each time — rates move
Eligibility
  • Sender in a country NALA serves, with identity verification completed
  • Recipient with a Tanzanian mobile money account or bank account
Documents needed
  • Sender's government-issued ID for verification
  • Recipient's full name and mobile money number or bank account details
Visit NALA

TapTap Send (transfers to Tanzania)

A low-cost transfer app that lists Tanzania among its destination countries, built around app-only sending to mobile wallets and bank accounts across Africa, Asia and Latin America.
★★★★☆
3.8/5 · How we rate
Into Tanzania from TapTap Send's supported send countries; app-based sending
Corridors
TapTap Send operates as a licensed money transfer business in the jurisdictions it sends from; verify for your own country
Licence
Smaller diaspora transfers where a low or zero fee makes a real difference
Best For
remittance
Type
Pros
  • Tanzania is a listed destination among more than 100 countries served
  • Positioned on low fees and competitive rates for small transfers
  • Simple app-only flow with no branch or agent visit needed
Cons
  • App-only, so it is no use to a sender without a smartphone
  • The fee shown on the marketing page depends on the sending country and corridor, so it may not apply to yours
  • Payout partners for Tanzania are not named on the marketing page
Fees, eligibility & documents
Fees
Fee modelFee plus exchange rate, varying by send country and corridor; the figure shown on the marketing page is locale-specific and may not apply to your route
Cost checkCompare the delivered shilling amount, not the advertised fee — quote your exact amount in the app before sending
Eligibility
  • Sender in a supported country, with identity verification completed in the app
  • Recipient with a Tanzanian mobile money or bank account
Documents needed
  • Sender's government-issued ID for verification
  • Recipient's full name and mobile money number or bank details
Visit TapTap Send

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