The easy way to pay & send money
Available now in Cape Verde
Coming soon to the US and West Africa
Send money instantly to friends and family from your phone. Pick the transfer plan that's best for you and save big on fees.
Pay easily using just your smartphone. With password protected transactions you can shop confidently everywhere.
No more excuses not to call Mom. Buy airtime directly from your phone for any Unitel T+ and CV Móvel number.
When only cash will do, you can withdraw and deposit money at local businesses and partner banks.
Access your money like a regular bank account. Makeba deposits are insured, securely held by our bank partners.
Let's keep it simple. Receiving money with Makeba is always free. The Basic plan has no monthly fees and you only pay for what you use. If you send money often explore a monthly plan to save big on transfer fees.
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With a monthly plan you can send as many individual transfers as you like for one low monthly fee. You pay no transfer fees unless you reach the monthly allowance - and only a low fee per transaction after that. Switch or cancel your plan at any time.
We got rid of the middlemen that drive up the cost of money transfers: the banks and the agents. With Makeba you send money from your phone directly to your recipients phone - making transfers faster and cheaper.
"Transfer" refers to funds being sent from one Makeba account to another. If the monthly allowance is reached a 0.25% fee will be applied. Sales tax will be added to subscription fees.
We help individuals and businesses in emerging markets join the modern economy.
Our mission is to create equal access to financial services and opportunities no matter where you happen to live.
About Us
Makeba is available in Cabo Verde and will soon be launching in the United States. Sign up below to be notified of news and updates.
Running a business can be hard, getting paid shouldn't be. Boost your business with transaction fees as low as 0.25%.
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