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Buy bitcoin with M-Pesa

Type
Mobile money
Works in
5 countries
Accepted by
3 exchanges

M-Pesa is a way to fund bitcoin purchases in 5 of the countries we cover, accepted by 3 of the exchanges we review. Support is decided market by market, so the reliable way to use this page is to find your country below and follow its guide.

Exchanges that take M-Pesa

  • Paxful logo
    Paxful3.2Caution

    5 country listings with M-Pesa

  • Yellow Card logo

    3 country listings with M-Pesa

  • Luno logo
    Luno4.0

    1 country listing with M-Pesa

Where M-Pesa works

Every country guide that lists M-Pesa. Dedicated pages exist where at least one recommended exchange takes it.

Frequently asked questions

Which exchanges accept M-Pesa?

Of the exchanges we review, Paxful, Yellow Card, Luno accept M-Pesa in at least one country. Support is per market, so check your country guide for the exact list where you live.

Where can I buy bitcoin with M-Pesa?

M-Pesa appears in 5 of our country guides: DR Congo, Kenya, Lesotho, Mozambique, Tanzania. Each guide lists the exchanges that take it there and how it is named locally.