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Each country has its own way of moving money, and choosing the right method can sometimes be difficult. That’s why we have curated the most popular and best payment options for you to use in Rwanda.
Yes, PayPal is accepted in Rwanda.
Wondering what the most popular ways to pay are in Rwanda? Explore the top payment options and choose wisely.
Rwanda, with a population of around 14.16 million people, has a GDP of approximately 14.77 billion making it the 144th largest economy in the world. The official currency of Rwanda is the Rwandan Franc (RWF)
The economy is based on agriculture (coffee, tea), with rapidly growing sectors in tourism and information technology. It is a member of the East African Community (EAC) and has pursued strong trade and investment links with Europe and China.
The dominant payment method after cash in Rwanda is MTN Mobile Money (MoMo), which is used for P2P transfers, merchant payments via MoMo Pay, and paying for government services through the Irembo platform. Physical cash, the Rwandan Franc, is still widely used for everyday transactions. For the banked population in the capital, Kigali, debit cards are used at supermarkets and hotels.
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You can spend like a local in 150+ countries, as this clever contactless card automatically converts currency at the mid-market exchange rate whenever you spend - for just a small conversion fee.
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