Today, Ethiopia marks a major milestone with the launch of M-PESA ለሁሉም (M-PESA LeHulum), a mobile money platform that works with any SIM card. The new service makes digital financial services accessible to all Ethiopians, breaking the barriers of network limitations and bringing more people into the digital economy.
With M-PESA LeHulum, users can register using any phone number and complete verification through the Fayda Digital ID. Once registered, users can start transacting within minutes.
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The platform offers a range of essential financial services, including:
- Sending and receiving money
- Paying bills and merchants
- Purchasing airtime
- Making QR payments
- Accessing Errif Be M-PESA overdraft
- Seamless transfers with banks and other wallets through ETHSwitch integration
Developed entirely in-house by local technology teams, M-PESA LeHulum showcases Ethiopia’s engineering talent while meeting international standards. This launch is a significant step toward a more connected and inclusive financial ecosystem in the country.
By removing network barriers, M-PESA Lehulum ensures that every Ethiopian can participate in the digital economy easily and securely.
