Airtel Money Charges in Uganda (2026): Withdraw & Send Fees Chart + Calculator
Here are the current Airtel Money charges in Uganda for 2026 — for both withdrawing cash and sending money — with a calculator so you can check any amount before you transact. The 0.5% withdrawal tax is included in the withdrawal estimate.
Airtel Money withdrawal charges chart (2026)
Indicative agent withdrawal fees. The 0.5% tax is added on top of the fee for every cash-out.
| Amount withdrawn (UGX) | Withdrawal fee (UGX) | + 0.5% tax (UGX) |
|---|---|---|
| 500 – 5,000 | ~ 330 – 440 | ~ 2 – 25 |
| 5,001 – 15,000 | ~ 440 – 700 | ~ 25 – 75 |
| 15,001 – 45,000 | ~ 700 – 900 | ~ 75 – 225 |
| 45,001 – 125,000 | ~ 900 – 1,800 | ~ 225 – 625 |
| 125,001 – 250,000 | ~ 1,800 – 3,200 | ~ 625 – 1,250 |
| 250,001 – 500,000 | ~ 3,200 – 5,000 | ~ 1,250 – 2,500 |
| 500,001 – 1,000,000 | ~ 5,000 – 7,000 | ~ 2,500 – 5,000 |
| Above 1,000,000 | ~ 7,000 – 7,500 | 0.5% of amount |
How much will Airtel charge to withdraw?
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Sending money wallet-to-wallet is usually cheaper than withdrawing it as cash.
How much will Airtel charge to send?
| Amount sent (UGX) | Sending fee (UGX) |
|---|---|
| 500 – 2,500 | ~ 0 – 100 |
| 2,501 – 5,000 | ~ 100 – 220 |
| 5,001 – 15,000 | ~ 220 – 360 |
| 15,001 – 30,000 | ~ 360 – 460 |
| 30,001 – 60,000 | ~ 460 – 720 |
| 60,001 – 125,000 | ~ 720 – 1,000 |
| 125,001 – 250,000 | ~ 1,000 – 1,450 |
| 250,001 – 500,000 | ~ 1,450 – 2,000 |
| 500,001 – 1,000,000 | ~ 2,000 – 3,200 |
| 1,000,001 – 5,000,000 | ~ 3,200 – 5,000 |
Indicative 2026 rates. Airtel and MTN charges are broadly comparable in Uganda; always confirm the exact fee on your Airtel prompt.
Frequently asked questions
Airtel Money withdrawal fees rise in bands with the amount — roughly UGX 330–440 on small amounts up to around UGX 7,000–7,500 above one million — plus the 0.5% withdrawal tax on every cash-out. Use the calculator above for a specific amount.
Withdrawing UGX 100,000 on Airtel Money costs roughly UGX 900–1,800 in agent fees plus about UGX 500 in 0.5% tax, for a total of around UGX 1,400–2,300.
Airtel and MTN charges are broadly comparable in Uganda because both are subject to the same regulated structure and the same 0.5% withdrawal tax. Small differences exist between agents; always check the confirmation prompt.
Yes — the same 0.5% mobile money withdrawal tax applies to Airtel Money as to MTN, charged on top of the agent fee for every cash-out.
Airtel Money sending fees start near zero on very small amounts and rise with the amount sent, reaching a few thousand shillings on large transfers. Sending is generally cheaper than withdrawing cash.