AzamPesa review
Updated October 13, 2026 · VaultCue Editorial Team
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Our verdict
AzamPesa serves Tanzania as a phone based money service that covers transfers, bills, airtime, banking tasks, government payments and Azam services. It suits you when you want one app for everyday money jobs and wide local help across the country.
Key facts
Money transfer
Facts checked September 26, 2026, 5 sources
Apps and profiles
- Get the app
- App StoreGoogle Play
- Elsewhere
- Xfacebook.com
Pros and cons
Pros
- Covers sending and receiving money alongside bills and airtime in one app.
- Includes government payments and payments for Azam services in the same place.
- Offers self registration through the app plus help from representatives across Tanzania.
- Runs on major phone systems for broad handset access.
Cons
- Focuses only on Tanzania, so it gives no option for use elsewhere.
- Centres everyday tasks in a phone app, which limits people without smartphones.
Who it suits
- Tanzanians handling bills, airtime and transfers by phone
- People who want government and Azam payments together
Who should look elsewhere
- People living outside Tanzania
How AzamPesa compares
Where AzamPesa is available
- Available
- Tanzania
- Licence in Tanzania
- Bank of Tanzania, checked September 26, 2026
Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Frequently asked questions
What does AzamPesa do?+
AzamPesa provides phone based money services for everyday needs in Tanzania. It supports sending and receiving money, paying bills, buying airtime, using banking services, making government payments and paying for Azam services. The app brings those tasks together in one place.
Where does AzamPesa work?+
AzamPesa operates in Tanzania and reaches users across the country. Representatives support customers throughout Tanzania, and the app works for transactions wherever users are in the country. It focuses entirely on everyday payments inside Tanzania.
How does AzamPesa work day to day?+
Users run everyday money tasks from the AzamPesa app on a phone. The app handles transfers, bill payments, airtime top ups, banking services and government payments. Azam related payments sit alongside those core tasks for added convenience.
Which company operates AzamPesa?+
AzamPesa is operated by AzamPesa Tanzania Limited. (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Where is AzamPesa based?+
AzamPesa is based in Tanzania. (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
When was AzamPesa founded?+
AzamPesa was founded in 2022. (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
How can I contact AzamPesa support?+
AzamPesa offers support through Phone, Chat. (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Sources
- azampesa.co.tz/contact-us checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Support channels
“Tupigie - 0800785555, Tutumie Meseji via WhatsApp”
- azampesa.co.tz/en checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Transfer fee, Fee to send 1,000
“sending money from AzamPesa to AzamPesa is absolutely free”
- azampesa.co.tz/en/faq-english checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Payout methods
“You can send money to other networks and banks affordably. ... You can withdraw money from AzamPesa Agents near you, at any Posta offices in Tanzania and at any Azam shops”
- azampesa.co.tz/en/terms-conditions checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Headquarters, Legal entity, Licences
“Plot No. 208, Oysterbay street, Haile Selassie Road Dar-es-Salaam Tanzania”
- kenyanwallstreet.com/azampesa-new-mobile-money-wallet-lau... checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Founded
“AzamPesa, a new mobile money wallet has launched in Tanzania - March 24, 2022”
Compiled from 5 source pages, checked October 13, 2026. We did not open an account.
Not confirmed yet: Monthly fee, Licence type, Deposit protection, Currency conversion fee, Currencies.