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Send money to Telesom ZAAD mobile money accounts

Telesom Zaad

What is ZAAD?

ZAAD is a mobile money service that was launched in Somaliland in 2009 by mobile operator, Telesom. In 2018, roughly one quarter of the nation’s population were using it. Today mobile money is key in Somaliland as few commercial banks really operate there and transporting physical cash over rough roads is time-consuming. ZAAD enables all kinds of money payment transactions, including transfer, purchases, fee payment, salary/wages payment and cash storage.

The service is highly secure and has different security layers. Users can access their accounts with security pin number, and they can send money to anywhere in the world, 24/7.

How to use ZAAD

With a ZAAD mobile money account you can:

  • send money to your family and friends

  • receive money

  • make cash deposits

  • store money – though there is a limit of USD 5,000

  • pay utility bills

  • pay for goods

  • make payroll payments

  • sending Money International money transfer through Taaj express

But first you must register for a ZAAD mobile money account.

How to register for a ZAAD mobile money account

  • Visit any Telesom sales office for registration

  • Take your ID/passport with you

  • Register for free

Please note that your telephone number and SIM card will not be changed

How to send money online to ZAAD mobile money accounts

It’s fast, simple and secure to send money online to ZAAD mobile money accounts with WorldRemit. All you need do is:

  1. Visit our homepage and select Somaliland from the 'choose a country to send to' dropdown list

  2. Select 'Mobile money' as the preferred service

  3. Enter the amount of money you want to send – the exchange rate and low fee will be shown upfront

  4. Provide your recipient’s full name (as shown on their ID), mobile money account number, phone number, address and email (optional)

  5. Pay online


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