International transfers · UGX · USD

Send money to Uganda

Get Ugandan shillings onto a phone in minutes. Send to MTN Mobile Money or Airtel Money from your USDT balance, or pay a bank in US dollars by SWIFT.

  • 0.5% fee
  • Pay with USDT
  • Mobile money
  • SWIFT (USD)
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Indicative rate. The final rate is locked when you confirm.

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Ways to receive money in Uganda

Your recipient chooses how they want to get the money. Here is what each option needs.

Mobile money

Sent to the recipient's mobile money wallet in local currency.

What you need from the recipient

  • Recipient's name
  • Mobile money number
  • Network
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Fee
0.5% (min $0.50)
Limits
$5.00 – $1,000.00
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How it works

Steps to send money to Uganda

  1. 1

    Sign up and top up with USDT

    Create a free account, complete a one-time identity check and add USDT to your balance.

  2. 2

    Check the rate and fee

    Pick the country and receive method. You see the fee, the rate and exactly what your recipient gets.

  3. 3

    Send and track

    Confirm with your withdrawal PIN and follow the transfer status in the app until it's paid out.

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Know before you send

Fees and rate for sending money to Uganda

No hidden charges: the fee is added on top of the amount you send, and the rate is shown before you confirm.

Receive methodFeeExample with $100Limits
Mobile money $0.50 395,619.27 UGX · total $100.50 $5.00 – $1,000.00
SWIFT (USD) $0.50 100.00 USD · total $100.50 $5.00 – $1,000.00

Sending money to Uganda: what to know

In Uganda, MTN and Airtel mobile money are the everyday way to pay school fees, buy airtime or send help to relatives upcountry. A transfer straight to a wallet avoids trips to the bank.

ScarabPay shows the shilling amount before you send and adds a small fee on top, so your recipient gets the full value of the amount you enter.

Why send with ScarabPay

No bank account needed

Fund your transfers with USDT from any exchange or wallet. No card, no bank queue.

Clear, low fee

0.5% of the amount, shown upfront. Your recipient gets the full amount you enter.

Real status updates

Every transfer has a status and a receipt you can share with your recipient.

Support in Arabic and English

Questions about a transfer? Our team answers in Arabic and English.

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Need help with a transfer?

Our support team can help you choose the right receive method, check recipient details or follow up on a transfer.

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Questions about sending money to Uganda

How much does it cost to send money to Uganda?

The fee is 0.5% of the amount you send, with a minimum of $0.50. It is added on top, so your recipient gets the full amount you enter, converted at the rate shown before you confirm.

What are the limits for transfers to Uganda?

You can send between $5.00 and $1,000.00 per transfer. Receive options available: Mobile money, SWIFT (USD).

Can I send money to MTN Mobile Money in Uganda?

Yes. Choose Mobile money, select MTN and enter the recipient's number and name.

Is Airtel Money supported?

Yes, both MTN and Airtel wallets can receive transfers.

Which currency does my recipient get?

Ugandan shillings (UGX) on mobile money, or US dollars with a SWIFT bank transfer.

How do I fund the transfer?

From your ScarabPay balance, which you top up with USDT.

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Transfers are available to verified ScarabPay users and are subject to our Terms of Service and AML policy. Rates shown on this page are indicative and update regularly; the final rate and fee are shown before you confirm. Delivery times depend on the receive method and the recipient's provider. ScarabPay is not a bank. Terms of Service · AML policy