Bitcoin Lightning to Mobile Money in Africa Expanding to Africa
Pay a Bitcoin Lightning invoice and the value is delivered to Mobile Money instantly.
Lightning to Mobile Money means paying a Bitcoin Lightning Network invoice and having the value settle as Mobile Money in Africa within seconds. MoMo›Me turns instant Lightning payments into instant Mobile Money payouts.
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 Lightning to Mobile Money works in Africa
For example, choose 10,000 local currency for a MTN Mobile Money number in Africa; pay the matching amount of Bitcoin Lightning plus a small upfront fee, and the recipient is credited 10,000 local currency on their Mobile Money wallet.
Supported Mobile Money in Africa
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert Bitcoin Lightning 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 Lightning. 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 Lightning to Mobile Money take?
Lightning payments settle in seconds, so the Mobile Money payout is effectively instant.
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 Lightning 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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