Mama Money

Mama Money is an international money transfer service for people in South Africa who need to send money to family and contacts in 70+ countries across Africa, Asia, and Europe.

Key capabilities include:

• Cross-border remittances from South Africa to destinations such as Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Nigeria, Malawi, India, Ghana, Bangladesh, and Uganda, plus additional corridors listed on its country directory.
• App-based onboarding and transfers, with digital registration that supports uploading a passport, foreign ID, South African ID, or refugee/asylum document, plus a selfie to complete sign-up.
• Multiple ways to send, including sending transfers via the mobile app and an option to send via WhatsApp.
• Additional financial products, including the Mama Money Card, plus wallet and savings sections such as Save in USD and Save with Mama.

Available on Web, Android (Google Play), iOS (App Store), and Huawei AppGallery, with sending and support also accessible via WhatsApp.

It primarily serves migrant workers, foreign nationals, and expats in South Africa who need a practical way to send money internationally.

In the South African market, it is notable for focusing on affordability and access for underserved communities, and for operating as a money transfer operator licensed and regulated by the South African Reserve Bank with ISO 9001 certification.

As of Jul 7, 2026, Mama Money is rated 4.8 on Google Play from 58.2K reviews with 1M+ installs.