Mama Money

Mama Money

Low-cost cross-border money transfers for migrants

Overview

Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship

Mama Money operates as the world’s first Social Business Money Transfer Operator. It offers a mobile app through which foreign nationals can send money home to support their families, using a growing payout network that enables cheap, safe cross-border transfers. The service works by letting users initiate transfers in the app, which are then paid out to recipients via the network (cash pickups or other payout options) across many countries. What sets Mama Money apart is its focus on financial inclusion and social impact rather than pure profit: it aims to lower transfer costs for low-income migrants and expand access for African and Asian expats, embodying a mission-driven approach. The company’s goal is to reduce the price and friction of sending money abroad while uplifting livelihoods through easier access to affordable remittances."

About Mama Money

Simplify's Rating
Why Mama Money is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Consumer Software

Fintech

Financial Services

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Cape Town, South Africa

Founded

2013

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Holds SARB ADLA license avoiding bank margins for lowest fees.
  • Reports $19 million revenue with 79 employees showing strong growth.
  • IFAD-EU Prime Africa initiative boosts Southern Africa remittance potential.

What critics are saying

  • TymeBank zero-fee remittances erode Mama Money's 3% fee market share.
  • SAR B fee hikes and KYC rules force cost increases in 12-18 months.
  • WhatsApp Pay rollout diverts customers to zero-fee P2P transfers.

What makes Mama Money unique

  • Mama Money launches WhatsApp-powered bank card with Access Bank and Paymentology.
  • Partners with MTN MoMo for direct mobile wallet transfers to Eswatini.
  • Partners with EcoCash enabling instant access in Zimbabwe from 20,000 points.

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Company News

Mama Money
Jul 26th, 2025
Send Money to Eswatini with Ease: How Mama Money & MTN MoMo Make It Simple

That's why Mama Money has partnered with MTN MoMo - to make it faster, safer, and easier to send money directly to mobile wallets in Eswatini.

Mama Money
May 29th, 2025
Your All-in-One Card for Getting Paid, Shopping, and Sending Money

Mama Money has partnered with Access Bank, one of Africa's largest and most trusted banks, to make sure your money reflects within hours of being sent.

Mama Money
Apr 23rd, 2025
Send Money to EcoCash in Zimbabwe with Mama Money

That is why Mama Money has partnered with EcoCash, Zimbabwe's most trusted mobile wallet, to make sure your loved ones can receive money easily, use it instantly, and collect cash from more places than ever before.

Tech In Africa
Nov 22nd, 2024
Mama Money Launches WhatsApp Banking Solution in South Africa

Mama Money launches WhatsApp banking solution in South Africa.

Mama Money
Nov 11th, 2024
Exciting News! The Mama Money Card is Here-enjoy your First Month FREE!

Mama Money is thrilled to announce the launch of the Mama Money Card, a game-changer for easy, affordable banking in South Africa.

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