Send money to Tanzania

Compare today's live exchange rates and fees across every major provider, and see the hidden markup baked into each quote — so you find the cheapest way to send money to Tanzania, to mobile money (M-Pesa, Tigo Pesa, Airtel) or a bank account. Rates update every 30 minutes.

Quick answer: the best-value way to send money to Tanzania right now is NALA — about 2625.80 TZS per $1 with no transfer fee, ranked by how much actually arrives.

Mid-market rate: 2627.8941 TZS per 1 USD· updated Aug 24, 2026, 8:58 AM UTC

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Best rate right now

The best-value way to send money to Tanzania right now is NALA: send $500 and your recipient gets 1,312,899.56 TZS — an effective 2625.80 TZS per $1, with no transfer fee. Updated Aug 24, 2026, 8:58 AM UTC.

Best providers: USD → TZS

Ranked by what your recipient receives on a $500 transfer, fees included.

6 providers
Provider
Rate
Fee
True cost
You receive
NALABest value
Mobile money · In minutes
2625.80
Free
$0.40 (0.08%)
1,312,899.56 TZS
NALABest valueMobile money · In minutes
Recipient gets
1,312,899.56TZS
Rate2625.80
FeeFree
True cost$0.40 (0.08%)
WorldRemit
Mobile money · Within 5 minutes
2610.12
Free
$3.38 (0.68%)
1,305,060.20 TZS
WorldRemitMobile money · Within 5 minutes
Recipient gets
1,305,060.20TZS
Rate2610.12
FeeFree
True cost$3.38 (0.68%)
Sendwave
Mobile money · In minutes
2610.12
Free
$3.38 (0.68%)
1,305,060.18 TZS
SendwaveMobile money · In minutes
Recipient gets
1,305,060.18TZS
Rate2610.12
FeeFree
True cost$3.38 (0.68%)
Western Union
Mobile money · In minutes
2599.91
Free
$5.32 (1.06%)
1,299,956.55 TZS
Western UnionMobile money · In minutes
Recipient gets
1,299,956.55TZS
Rate2599.91
FeeFree
True cost$5.32 (1.06%)
Wise
Bank deposit · in 11 hours
2646.91
$12.56
$12.56 (1.79%)
1,290,209.81 TZS
WiseBank deposit · in 11 hours
Recipient gets
1,290,209.81TZS
Rate2646.91
Fee$12.56
True cost$12.56 (1.79%)
Xoom
Mobile money · Varies
2545.76
$4.99
$20.62 (4.12%)
1,260,176.66 TZS
XoomMobile money · Varies
Recipient gets
1,260,176.66TZS
Rate2545.76
Fee$4.99
True cost$20.62 (4.12%)
See the full USD → TZS breakdown →

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Sending money to Tanzania

In Tanzania, mobile-money wallets such as M-Pesa, Tigo Pesa and Airtel Money are the usual way to receive funds, alongside bank deposits in shillings (TZS).

Most of what you pay sending to Tanzania is the exchange-rate markup baked into the rate, not the upfront fee. RemitBeat benchmarks every provider against the mid-market rate and ranks them by the amount that actually arrives in TZS, so you see the genuinely cheapest option rather than the flashiest headline fee.

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Sending money to Tanzania — your questions

What is the cheapest way to send money to Tanzania?+
As of the latest update, NALA offers the best value to Tanzania, delivering 1,312,899.56 TZS on a $500 transfer (about 2625.80 TZS per $1). The cheapest provider changes through the day, so check the live comparison above before sending.
How long does a transfer to Tanzania take?+
Most providers deliver to mobile money (M-Pesa, Tigo Pesa, Airtel) or a bank account in Tanzania within minutes. Bank deposits can take a little longer than mobile money; the comparison shows the payout method for each provider.
What is the mid-market USD/TZS rate today?+
The current mid-market (interbank) rate is about 2627.8941 TZS per USD. RemitBeat compares every provider's quote against it so you can see the true cost.
Is it safe to send money to Tanzania?+
Yes — RemitBeat is a comparison service. We never move money or ask for your bank details or PIN. You send through the licensed provider you choose; the rate you see is the rate you get.