Ghana's mobile money ecosystem โ led by MTN MoMo, Vodafone Cash, and AirtelTigo Money โ processes billions of cedis monthly. Understanding the fee structure helps you save hundreds of cedis per year.
How Mobile Money Fees Work
Fees are charged as a percentage of the transaction amount, with minimum and maximum caps. The E-Levy (1% on transfers above GHS 100) was introduced in 2022 and later reduced to 1% on amounts exceeding the daily threshold.
Which Network is Cheapest?
Fee structures vary by transaction type and amount. Generally, sending money on the same network is cheapest. Use our calculator above to compare real fees across all three networks for your specific transaction.
MTN MoMo โ Largest network, most agents, standard fee tiers
Vodafone Cash โ Competitive fees, fewer agents in rural areas
AirtelTigo Money โ Often cheapest for small transactions