Mobile money au Malawi

Which mobile money accounts can I send to in Malawi?

Airtel Mobile Money accounts.

The mobile money account must be (1) fully registered and (2) active.

When will funds be credited to mobile money accounts in Malawi?

Speed: Instant

We will notify you and your recipient by email when funds are credited. We sometimes require further information from you before we can process the transfer in order to comply with our regulatory requirements. We will email you if this is the case.

What currencies can I send to mobile money accounts in Malawi?

Malawian Kwacha (MWK) only.

How much can I send to mobile money accounts in Malawi?

Airtel Money: 

• You can send a maximum of MWK 200,000 per transfer

• The combined daily limit for an Airtel Money account cannot exceed MWK 400,000

• The combined weekly limit for an Airtel Money account cannot exceed MWK 800,000

• The combined monthly limit for an Airtel Money account cannot exceed MWK 1,200,000

What information do I need from my recipient to send to mobile money accounts in Malawi?

What fees does my recipient pay in Malawi?

WorldRemit does not charge your recipient any additional fees for the mobile money transaction. However, some local operators may charge them a fee when they withdraw funds as cash. This depends on the mobile operator’s policy and is not determined by WorldRemit.