M-Pesa Tanzania — USSD, features and cashback
M-Pesa is Vodacom Tanzania’s mobile money wallet. See USSD *150*00#, features, loans/savings where available, and how cashback or points work — confirm terms with the provider.
M-Pesa pochi ya simu Tanzania: USSD *150*00#, huduma, kiwango cha juu na zawadi — linganisha na pochi zingine.
Key facts
- USSD code
- *150*00#
- Max daily limit
- TZS 5,000,000
- Market share
- 39%
- Interoperability
- Yes
- Launched
- 2008
- Website
- vodacom.co.tz/
Services offered
Huduma ya kwanza na kubwa zaidi ya pochi ya simu Tanzania, inayomilikiwa na Vodacom. Inatoa huduma za kutuma pesa, kulipa bili, kununua bidhaa na huduma za benki.
- ✓ Kutuma na kupokea pesa
- ✓ Kulipa bili (TANESCO, DAWASCO, DSTV)
- ✓ M-Pesa Savings (Lipa Mdogo Mdogo)
- ✓ Kutoa pesa ATM bila kadi
- ✓ Kulipa kwa NFC/QR Code
- ✓ M-Pesa Global (Kimataifa)
- ✓ Mkopo wa haraka (M-Pesa Advance)
- ✓ Bima ya afya
- ✓ Uwekezaji (M-Akiba)
- ✓ TUZO Points — zawadi kwenye miamala
Cashback & rewards — TUZO Points
TUZO Points: earn points on charged M-Pesa transactions and airtime recharges. Redeem to M-Pesa balance, Pay by Points at merchants, or buy bundles (*149*01#).
BoT: interest/profit from the M-Pesa trust account may be shared periodically with customers based on activity — not a fixed cashback rate on idle balance.
How: *149*01# → TUZO
Source / termsFrequently asked questions
- What is the M-Pesa USSD code in Tanzania?
- M-Pesa uses *150*00#. Dial it on your phone to open the wallet menu.
- What is the M-Pesa daily limit?
- On our data, the max daily limit is TZS 5,000,000. Limits can change — confirm with Vodacom Tanzania.
- Does M-Pesa offer cashback or points?
- TUZO Points: earn points on charged M-Pesa transactions and airtime recharges. Redeem to M-Pesa balance, Pay by Points at merchants, or buy bundles (*149*01#). (TUZO Points)
- Can I send money from M-Pesa to other networks?
- Yes. M-Pesa supports interoperability — you can send/receive across networks. Confirm fees with your provider.
Other wallets
Information is sourced from official provider sites and TanzaniaInvest. Confirm terms with your provider before use.
