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Bitcoin to Mobile Money in Africa Expanding to Africa

Spend Bitcoin (on-chain BTC) and have the value delivered straight to a Mobile Money wallet.

Quick answer: How do I send Bitcoin to Mobile Money in Africa?

Bitcoin to Mobile Money is the process of converting Bitcoin (BTC) into a local Mobile Money balance in Africa. With MoMo›Me you send Bitcoin and the recipient is credited in their Mobile Money account — no exchange account, no card and no bank needed.

MoMo›Me is expanding to in Africa. Our infrastructure is live today in Cameroon (MTN Mobile Money & Orange Money) and rolling out across Africa. Start a payment to a supported number, or check back as Africa comes online.

How Bitcoin to Mobile Money works in Africa

1
Enter the recipient's Mobile Money number and the amount they should receive.
2
Pay the matching amount of Bitcoin to the on-chain address we show.
3
Once your Bitcoin confirms, the Mobile Money payout is delivered automatically.

For example, choose 10,000 local currency for a MTN Mobile Money number in Africa; pay the matching amount of Bitcoin plus a small upfront fee, and the recipient is credited 10,000 local currency on their Mobile Money wallet.

Supported Mobile Money in Africa

MTN Mobile MoneyOrange MoneyM-PesaAirtel MoneyCurrency: local currency

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert Bitcoin to Mobile Money in Africa?

Open MoMo›Me, enter the recipient's Mobile Money number and the amount in local currency, then pay with Bitcoin. When your payment confirms, the Mobile Money payout is delivered automatically — no exchange account needed.

Which Mobile Money providers are supported in Africa?

MTN Mobile Money and Orange Money and M-Pesa and Airtel Money (as coverage rolls out). MoMo›Me is live today in Cameroon with MTN Mobile Money and Orange Money.

How long does Bitcoin to Mobile Money take?

On-chain Bitcoin typically confirms in 10–60 minutes; the Mobile Money payout then lands in seconds.

Do I need an account or to sign up?

No. There is nothing to download for the recipient — they just receive Mobile Money on their existing number. MoMo›Me recognises returning senders automatically.

Is there a fee?

Yes — one small, upfront fee shown before you pay. The recipient always gets the exact amount you choose, with no surprise deductions.

Is Bitcoin to Mobile Money available in Africa?

MoMo›Me is live in Cameroon and expanding across Africa, including in Africa. You can start a payment today to any supported number.

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