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M-Pesa Tanzania

M-Pesa Tanzania

By Vodacom Tanzania PLC

M-Pesa Tanzania is a comprehensive mobile financial service platform by Vodacom Tanzania PLC that facilitates digital payments, money transfers, and merchant services. The app recently underwent a UI redesign and expanded its utility through new mini-apps and cross-border transaction capabilities. It serves as a central hub for managing personal finances, including bill payments and loan management.

Overview · Full Intel report in progress

The App DNA

What makes this app unique?

For Mobile users in Tanzania and the East African region requiring accessible digital financial services.

What does it look like?

Key features

Cross-Border Transfersstandard

Enables users to send money internationally to countries including Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, and the Congo.

QR Code Integrationstandard

Supports quick payments for NPK parking fees, merchant services, and bill payments via an integrated scanner.

Loan Managementstandard

Allows users to pay for 'Nipige Tafu' loans directly through the application interface.

Multi-Network Accessstandard

Extends M-Pesa service accessibility to iOS users registered on other mobile networks.

How much does it cost?

free

Velocity

Intense developmentShow more...

5 versions in history. Development pace: intense.

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Who built it?

Vodacom Tanzania PLC

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User Sentiment

What do users think recently?

How are ratings & reviews evolving?

Jun 1: 61 reviews (50 positive · 2 neutral · 9 negative)Jun 8: 126 reviews (104 positive · 5 neutral · 17 negative)126Jun 15: 84 reviews (73 positive · 3 neutral · 8 negative)Jun 22: 93 reviews (85 positive · 3 neutral · 5 negative)Jun 29: 122 reviews (92 positive · 14 neutral · 16 negative)Jul 6: 106 reviews (90 positive · 6 neutral · 10 negative)Jul 13: 97 reviews (87 positive · 4 neutral · 6 negative)Jul 20: 99 reviews (89 positive · 1 neutral · 9 negative)Jul 27: 105 reviews (84 positive · 5 neutral · 16 negative)Aug 3: 88 reviews (71 positive · 5 neutral · 12 negative)Aug 10: 92 reviews (76 positive · 4 neutral · 12 negative)Aug 17: 122 reviews (99 positive · 7 neutral · 16 negative)Aug 24: 123 reviews (101 positive · 4 neutral · 18 negative)Aug 31: 4 reviews (4 positive · 0 neutral · 0 negative)Jun 1Aug 31
Positive Neutral Negative
4.8

Weekly average review rating

Google Play
4.56 · 185k
App Store
4.75 · 1k

Not enough recent reviews to extract reliable themes yet.

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Competition

Competitive landscape for M-Pesa Tanzania

How's the Finance market?

The rivals identified

The Analyst's Read

Key takeaways for M-Pesa Tanzania

Where is it heading?

Bottom line

While the app offers a robust suite of financial tools and cross-border functionality, users report technical inconsistencies with specific mini-apps and challenges regarding customer support resolution.

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Cite this report

Marlvel.ai. “M-Pesa Tanzania Intelligence Report.” Updated May 19, 2026. https://marlvel.ai/apps/com-vodafone-mpesa-tanzania

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