EcoCash Unveils International Money Transfers from Zimbabwe

In a bold move set to transform the digital remittance landscape, EcoCash has officially launched an outbound international money transfer service, enabling Zimbabweans to send money to multiple countries directly from within Zimbabwe.

Seamless Transfers Beyond Borders

The new service allows EcoCash customers to send funds abroad with ease — from school fees and medical bills to business payments and personal support. The list of countries supported includes:

  • South Africa

  • Zambia

  • Botswana

  • Kenya

  • Malawi

  • Rwanda

  • Democratic Republic of Congo

  • Ghana

  • Lesotho

  • Uganda

  • China (via Alipay)
    …with many more destinations coming soon, including regions in Europe and Asia.

Digital-First, Borderless Experience

This milestone marks EcoCash’s expansion from being an inbound remittance platform to a two-way global remittance solution. Traditionally, Zimbabweans have relied on international remittance services to receive funds from relatives abroad. Now, with EcoCash’s outbound transfer option, locals can send funds directly into foreign bank accounts or mobile wallets from their mobile phones.

The company emphasized that this service is fast, secure, and cost-effective, eliminating the need for physical agent visits. It aligns with the growing demand for digitized financial solutions and gives users more flexibility and financial control.

A Solution for Evolving Needs

Zimbabwe has one of the largest diaspora populations in Africa, and the need for outward remittances has become increasingly important. From supporting children studying abroad, to cross-border business transactions, to urgent medical travel needs, EcoCash’s latest offering is designed to meet these evolving use cases.

“The needs of our customers are evolving and this new service will address that,” said EcoCash in its official announcement.

How to Use the Service

Using the new international money transfer service is simple. Customers just need to:

  1. Dial *151#

  2. Select “Diaspora Services”

  3. Choose “International Money Transfer”

  4. Follow the prompts to send money to a mobile wallet or bank account in the destination country

A Game-Changer for Zimbabwe’s Financial Ecosystem

EcoCash’s international remittance rollout signals a major disruption in a space long dominated by traditional money transfer agencies. With a mobile-first model, EcoCash brings a new level of convenience, speed, and savings to both senders and recipients.

As digital finance continues to grow in importance, innovations like this are not only welcome — they’re essential.