Mixx by Yas Charges: Sending, Withdrawal and Transaction Fees in Tanzania

If you still think of it as Tigo Pesa, you're not alone: Mixx by Yas is the same service under a new name. Sending is cheap, at TZS 30 for TZS 1,000 to another wallet, but cash withdrawals cost more because the government adds a levy on top of Mixx's own fee.

Tigo Tanzania became Yas in November 2024. The figures below come from Yas's own tariff page, checked November 2026, and our mobile money charges calculator for Tanzania works out any amount for you.

What is Mixx by Yas, and is it the same as Tigo Pesa?

Yes. Tigo Pesa is the old name. When Tigo Tanzania rebranded to Yas, its mobile money wallet became Mixx by Yas. Yas confirms you don't need a new SIM card: your number, PIN, balance and agreements carried over automatically. The service is still run by Honora Tanzania (Yas), part of the Axian Telecom group, and you still use it from the same menu and app you always have.

How much are Mixx by Yas charges for sending money?

Mixx prices sending by how much you send and where it's going: to another Mixx wallet, to a customer on another network, or straight to a bank account. Here's the current fee for a range of common amounts:

Source: Yas tariff page. Receiving money, from inside Tanzania or from abroad, costs nothing. You only pay when you move it on: send it again, withdraw it, or pay a bill.

How much are Mixx by Yas withdrawal charges at an agent?

Withdrawals cost more than sending because a government levy is added to Mixx's own cash-out fee. The levy comes from Tanzania's rules on electronic mobile money transfer and withdrawal transactions, and it rises with the amount withdrawn:

Source: Yas tariff page. Withdrawing TZS 10,000 costs about four times more than sending the same amount to another Mixx wallet. If you're cashing out often, it's usually cheaper to send to a bank account instead and withdraw from there, or to keep money on the wallet and pay merchants directly.

Is Mixx by Yas cheaper than M-Pesa Tanzania?

Mostly, it's a wash. Both companies' own tariff sheets show the same total withdrawal cost once the government levy is added, except at the low end:

Source: Yas tariff page and Vodacom's M-Pesa tariff poster. Sending to another wallet is slightly cheaper on M-Pesa Tanzania than on Mixx in some bands, so check both before you decide. For a three-way comparison, see what Airtel Money charges in Tanzania too.

Accepting Mixx by Yas as a business

If you run a shop, guesthouse or school and need an electronic payment option under Tanzania's mandatory electronic payments order, a Mixx by Yas lipa number or till works the same way as M-Pesa's: customers pay in without you handling cash, and you avoid the cash-out levy entirely until you withdraw the balance.

Mistakes that cost you money on Mixx by Yas

• Crossing a fee band by a few shillings. Sending TZS 1,999 and TZS 2,000 can land in different pricing bands with a different fee. If you're close to a threshold, check the Tanzania mobile money charges calculator before you confirm.
• Withdrawing in small amounts repeatedly. Three withdrawals of TZS 20,000 cost more in total fees than one withdrawal of TZS 60,000, because the levy is charged per transaction, not per shilling moved.
• Assuming the old Tigo Pesa menu or app name still works everywhere. Some older guides and screenshots online still say "Tigo Pesa". The service, PIN and balance are unchanged, but look for "Mixx by Yas" in app stores and on agent signage.
• Not acting fast on a wrong number. If you send to the wrong number, call Mixx by Yas customer care free on 100 immediately and ask them to flag the transaction before the recipient withdraws it.

Comparing wallets? See HaloPesa charges for sending and withdrawal fees on Halotel.

Frequently asked questions

Is Mixx by Yas the same company as Tigo Pesa?

Yes. Tigo Pesa was renamed Mixx by Yas when Tigo Tanzania rebranded to Yas as of November 2024. Your SIM, PIN, balance and any savings or loan products carried over, so there's nothing to re-register.

How much does Mixx by Yas charge to send TZS 10,000?

Sending TZS 10,000–14,999 to another Mixx by Yas wallet costs TZS 360, and sending the same amount straight to a bank account costs TZS 2,000, according to Yas's tariff page.

Why do I pay more to withdraw than to send on Mixx by Yas?

Withdrawals carry a government levy on top of Mixx's own cash-out fee, and sending doesn't. That's why pulling TZS 10,000 out in cash costs TZS 1,552 in total, while sending the same TZS 10,000 to another Mixx wallet costs only TZS 360.

Is sending money to a bank account cheaper than withdrawing cash on Mixx by Yas?

Not usually at small amounts, but it closes the gap at larger ones. Sending TZS 500,000–599,999 to a bank costs TZS 7,500, almost the same as the TZS 8,745 total to withdraw it in cash, and you skip the queue at an agent.

What do I do if I send money to the wrong number on Mixx by Yas?

Call customer care free on 100 straight away and ask them to flag the transaction before the other person withdraws the money. The sooner you call, the better your chances of getting it reversed.

Does Mixx by Yas charge anything to receive money?

No. Receiving money into your Mixx by Yas wallet, whether it's sent from inside Tanzania or from abroad, is free. Fees only apply when you move the money again.