Delivering M‑PESA Agent Services to Customers

Unleash your earning potential with the opportunity to offer cash-in and cash-out services to M‑PESA customers. Earn competitive commissions while delivering fast solutions that put money in their pockets. Ignite your success today.

Helping Businesses Grow

Benefits enjoyed by a Retail Agent

New business opportunity in addition to existing business.

Extra revenue in earned commission on every transaction made.

Increased footfall to your outlet allowing customer to purchase other products you offer

Minimal initial investment required as float can be funded through collected merchant sales

Your role as a Retail Agent:

  • Registering customers onto M‑PESA
  • Depositing services on behalf of M‑PESA customers
  • Depositing services on behalf of other M‑PESA Agents
  • Facilitating cash withdrawal from M‑PESA customers’ wallets
  • Facilitating cash withdrawal services on behalf of M‑PESA Agent customers
  • Selling Safaricom airtime to customers

What is required to become a Retail Agent

KYC (Know You Client) Requirements

  • Business/organization requirements
      • Business/Trading Name
      • Business Sector & Sub-sector
      • Contact Person Name
      • Owner/Nominated Number
      • Office Email
      • TIN Number
      • Business License Number
      • VAT Registration Certificate
      • VAT Group Category
      • Application Form/Agreement
  • Bank account information (bank book)
  • Business/organization requirements
      • Region
      • Zone/sub city
      • Woreda
      • Physical Address
  • Business/organization owner’s details
      • Business Title
      • First Name
      • Father’s Name
      • Grandfather’s Name
      • Phone Number
      • Owner’s ID (type, number, front and back)
      • Email

Operational Requirements

  • Address: Must have permanent premises
  • Float: Commitment to raise the required minimum float level of the area (Addis Ababa - 30K ETB, Big Cities - 20K ETB, Medium & Small Towns - 10K ETB)
  • Branding: Willingness to be branded based on suitability of the outlet
  • Location: Priority to high footfall areas i.e., main roads, mall entrance, corners and ground floors
  • Agent proximity: Distance between agents should be 100 - 150 meters
  • Phone: A simple and functional phone for operations
  • Agreement: The agent contract should be a contractual agreement
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