Sasai Money Transfera business of Cassava Technologies and one of the fastest growing international money transfer operators has partnered with Airtel Money to expand its free remittance services to more African markets.
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The Zero Fees initiative, which was first launched in May 2024 by Sasai Money Transfer in partnership with Econet in Zimbabwe, is now expanding with Airtel Money starting in Uganda, before expanding to other Airtel markets with high traffic remittances , like Ghana, Malawi, Nigeria, Kenya and Zambia.
What They Say
The CEO of Airtel Mobile Commerce Uganda Limited, Mr. Japheth Aritho he said, “We partnered with Sasai Money Transfer for their innovative initiative that aligns with our own agenda to ensure financial inclusion for all Ugandans.
This offer brings even more value to our customers, coinciding with our big consumer promotion, Vroomula Amajjawhich offers customers a chance to win daily cash prizes, weekly Boda-Boda prizes and a Toyota Rav4 Hybrid by simply receiving remittances to their Airtel Money wallet.”
Sasai Fintech CEO, Mr. Darlington Madivenga he said, “The partnership with Airtel Money Uganda provides an important avenue into one of Africa’s largest remittance markets. As Sasai, this is where we want to be, ensuring that we reach as many people as possible and ultimately leave no African behind.
We are in a competitively unique position where we have been able to leverage our source market assets, operational efficiencies and team synergies while partnering with like-minded partners like Airtel Money to deliver innovative offerings.”
Digging deeper
Sasai Money Transfer’s previous zero-fee partnership with EcoCash, the largest mobile operator in Zimbabwe, has proven to be a resounding success.
The zero fee offer has become very popular with shippers in the UK and SA offering relief from the often exorbitant remittance fees seen in the market. As a result, the initiative has been described by many as an “essential lifeline” for families at home.
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