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Learn more about Mukuru, a leading next-generation financial services platform for Africa’s emerging consumers. We are inspired by our customers, enabling financial inclusion through technology solutions and a range of financial services products to meet their everyday needs.

The Mukuru Group

14 million + customers served

Over 100 million transactions

320 000 pay-in and payout locations

150 Info Centres across South Africa

1000+ Orange Booths across Africa

Who is Mukuru

Just like you, we dream of a future that is filled with possibility; where the impossible becomes possible and the obstacles in our path cannot stand in the way of achieving great things.

That’s why we created Mukuru – a digital platform that empowers you to take control of your future by putting financial freedom in your hands.

Powered by advanced technology, Mukuru provides access to convenient, secure, reliable, and affordable financial solutions.

Whether you’re sending money home, providing your family with peace of mind or need some help in overcoming a challenge, Mukuru’s products and services are designed to make it easier for you to do what you need to do, when you need it done.

How can we help?

There’s Mukuru for that

Our Story

Our Footprint

Over 60+ partnerships across the globe

Operating in 50+ countries

2004 – Founded

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  • Mukuru is created in the United Kingdom when a simple platform is designed that allows a person in London to buy an international talk time voucher, confirmed by text message; to connect with family in Zimbabwe (it’s not possible at this time to dial into or out of Zimbabwe).

2006 – First Offering

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2009 – Remittance Begins

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2010 – Our First Partnership

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2012 – Expands Into New African Markets

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2017 New Territories And Opportunities

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Travelling East

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2018 – Intra-Africa Remittances Flows

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2019 – Africa Market Continues To Grow

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2020 – Innovation From New Challenges

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Why Mukuru Is The Trusted Financial Provider

Mukuru Is Building A Digital Bridge To Financial Inclusion

Mukuru’s Core Values

Connect with Our Customers

Create Belonging

Take Ownership

Growth Through Learning

Work and Play with Passion

Innovation and Solve Continuously

Mukuru’s Core Values

Connect with Our Customers

Create Belonging

Take Ownership

Growth Through Learning

Work and Play with Passion

Innovation and Solve Continuously