Reasons for Popularity

Financial Inclusion: Mobile money services have played a crucial role in enhancing financial inclusion, with 96% of Rwandans now being financially included. This is particularly beneficial for low-income and rural populations who may lack access to traditional banking services

Convenience and Accessibility: Mobile money allows users to perform transactions easily and quickly without needing to visit a bank. This convenience is especially important in rural areas where banking infrastructure may be limited

Adaptation to Local Needs: Service providers like MTN have invested in understanding local customer needs through market research and pilot testing, ensuring that their offerings are relevant and user-friendly

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Rwanda

Top e-commerce industries
24.2%
Electronics
21.7%
Hobby & Leisure
19.3%
Fashion
Furniture & Homeware
Care Products
DIY
Grocery
Kigali
Capital
14.1M
Population
+2
Time Zone (GMT)
RWF R₣
Currency
Rwandan franc
$5.7B
Transactions
value in 2028
15.7%
CAGR
of Digital Payments
during 2024-2028

Popularity of e-commerce payment methods

Bank Transfer
8%
Buy Now Pay Later
1%
Cash-in
19%
Credit Cards
17%
Debit Cards & Prepaid Cards
17%
E-wallet
37%
Mobile Money
37%
Others
1%

Extend your reach

Mobile money refers to a technology that allows users to store, send, and receive money through mobile devices without the need for a traditional bank account. As of 2024, approximately 86% of the adult population are utilizing mobile money services.

Method
Mobile Money (RW)
LPM Market Share
37%
Payments
No
Refunds
No - refunds not supported
Type
E-wallet
Local Card Scheme
Users
6.9M
Disbursements
Yes
Yes
Chargebacks
$25.00
$25.00
Authorization currency
RWF
Authorization
speed
Instant
Recurring
No
No