M-Pesa and EcoCash Charges Calculator Lesotho
Type an amount in maloti to see what M-Pesa and EcoCash charge to send it or withdraw it, side by side.
Rates checked 29 Oct 2026 against official sources (listed below).
M-Pesa: send to M-Pesa user
M6.38
EcoCash: send to EcoCash user
M6.08
M-Pesa: withdraw at an agent
M9.56
EcoCash: cash out at an agent
M9.94
| Amount (LSL) | M-Pesa: send to M-Pesa user | EcoCash: send to EcoCash user | M-Pesa: withdraw at an agent | EcoCash: cash out at an agent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 – 9 | — | 1 | — | 1.5 |
| 10 – 10 | 1.16 | 1 | 1.84 | 1.5 |
| 11 – 20 | 1.16 | 1 | 1.84 | 1.78 |
| 21 – 50 | 1.16 | 1.1 | 1.84 | 1.78 |
| 51 – 100 | 1.73 | 2 | 2.78 | 2.65 |
| 101 – 200 | 2.6 | 2.2 | 4.22 | 4.05 |
| 201 – 250 | 2.6 | 3.1 | 4.22 | 4.05 |
| 251 – 300 | 3.91 | 3.8 | 6.32 | 6.05 |
| 301 – 400 | 3.91 | 3.95 | 6.32 | 6.05 |
| 401 – 500 | 3.91 | 4 | 6.32 | 6.05 |
| 501 – 1,000 | 6.38 | 6.08 | 9.56 | 9.94 |
| 1,001 – 2,000 | 9.41 | 9.3 | 14.12 | 14.38 |
| 2,001 – 3,000 | 9.76 | 9.68 | 14.5 | 14.85 |
| 3,001 – 4,000 | 9.95 | 9.85 | 14.93 | 15.1 |
| 4,001 – 5,000 | 10.09 | 10.25 | 15.13 | 15.45 |
| 5,001 – 10,000 | 0.25% | 15.3 | 0.35% | 25.73 |
| 10,001 – 20,000 | 0.25% | 30.6 | 0.35% | 51.45 |
| 20,001 – 50,000 | 0.25% | — | 0.35% | — |
| 50,001+ | 0.27% | — | 0.38% | — |
M-Pesa fees from Vodacom Lesotho's published M-Pesa fees for registered users; EcoCash fees from Econet Telecom Lesotho's price list (updated May 2026); both checked October 2026. Above M5,000, M-Pesa charges a percentage of the amount. EcoCash's list stops at M20,000. Sending to someone outside the registered-user tariff costs more on M-Pesa; the confirmation screen shows the exact fee before you enter your PIN.
The full explanation, with worked examples and what to watch for: M-Pesa and EcoCash Charges in Lesotho: Sending and Withdrawal Fees
M-Pesa or EcoCash: which is cheaper in Lesotho?
Up to M5,000, the two cost almost the same, so use whichever one the other person has. Above M5,000, EcoCash is clearly cheaper, because M-Pesa switches to a percentage while EcoCash keeps a flat fee.
- Withdrawing M1,000 costs M9.56 on M-Pesa and M9.94 on EcoCash.
- Withdrawing M10,000 costs M35 on M-Pesa and M25.73 on EcoCash.
- On M-Pesa, two withdrawals of M5,000 cost M30.26, less than one of M10,000. Splitting pays once you're taking out more than about M8,600.
Our M-Pesa and EcoCash charges guide also covers bill payments, bank transfers and the higher "send to other" fees.
Frequently asked questions
How much does M-Pesa Lesotho charge to send M500?
M3.91 to a registered M-Pesa user. On EcoCash, sending M500 costs M4.
What are M-Pesa withdrawal charges in Lesotho?
From M1.84 for up to M50 to M15.13 for M4,001 to M5,000. Above that, it's 0.35% of the amount, so M20,000 costs M70.
What are EcoCash charges in Lesotho?
Sending costs from M1 to M30.60, and cashing out from M1.50 to M51.45. Sending M1,000 costs M6.08.
Can I send from EcoCash to M-Pesa?
Yes, but it costs more than staying on one network. Check the fee on the confirmation screen before you enter your PIN.
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