# Mama Money - Send Money Home — International Money Transfer

> International money transfer and financial services for foreign nationals. (iPhone/iPad app by Mama Money Pty Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mama-money-send-money-home/id1458104373 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Mama Money Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458104372)
- Category: Finance, Business
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 209 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 47 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2019-04-11
- Data updated: 2026-09-08
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mama-money-send-money-home/id1458104373/reviews.md

## What is Mama Money?

Join over 1 million people using Mama Money to send money home safely and affordably.

Sign up with your foreign passport, asylum document, or South African ID.
Enjoy low fees, great rates, and get a Mama Card made for foreign nationals to access financial services easily.

With Mama Money, you can:

- Send money to over 90 countries easily and at low cost
- Receive your salary straight into your account
- Send money to other SA banks directly from your bank account
- Spend online or in-store, or cash send within South Africa
- Buy airtime, electricity, and data anytime
- Save in USD to protect against Rand fluctuations
- Store your money securely in your Mama Money Wallet

Licensed and regulated by the South African Reserve Bank — safe, simple, and made for everyone.

Whether you are sending money home, getting paid, or shopping locally, Mama Money makes it simple, safe, and stress-free.

## Key features

- International money transfers
- Low fees and great rates
- Mama Card for financial services
- Receive salaries
- Local spending and bill payments
- USD savings
- Secure digital wallet

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mama-money-send-money-home/id1458104373/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Favour

*2026-07-24*

Why can’t I increase my limit from the app

### 1/5 — Money transfer to Nigeria problem

*2021-01-24*

Please what’s wrong with Nigeria recipient ..

I can’t send money to Nigeria since yesterday (please do something on this mama money)

**Developer response:** We are really sorry about the inconvenience Clever. Kindly WhatsApp our support team at +27661041097 so we can help you resolve this.

### 4/5 — FaceID

*2020-04-24*

Great app. Can we get ability to use FaceID on iPhone to log in? Thanks.

## Frequently asked questions about Mama Money

### How safe is Mama Money?

Mama Money is licensed and regulated by the South African Reserve Bank, ensuring a safe and secure platform for all transactions. Users can trust their funds are protected within the Mama Money Wallet.

### What countries can I send money to with Mama Money?

You can send money to over 70 countries easily and at a low cost using Mama Money. The app facilitates international transfers to a wide range of global destinations.

### Can I receive my salary through Mama Money?

Yes, you can receive your salary directly into your Mama Money account. This feature simplifies salary payments for users and allows for immediate access to funds.

### What is the Mama Card?

The Mama Card is a financial service card made for foreign nationals, providing easy access to financial services. It allows users to spend online or in-store, and cash send within South Africa.

### Does Mama Money have ads?

Yes, Mama Money contains advertisements. Users may encounter advertisements within the application as part of its operational model.

### How do I sign up for Mama Money?

To sign up for Mama Money, you can use your foreign passport, asylum document, or South African ID. The process is designed to be straightforward for foreign nationals.

### Can I save money in USD with Mama Money?

Yes, Mama Money allows you to save in USD to protect your funds against Rand fluctuations. This feature offers a way to hedge against currency volatility.

### What is the update frequency for Mama Money?

The latest version of Mama Money is 6.06.07, last updated on March 19, 2026. This indicates regular updates to improve functionality and security.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 7.03.00 — 2026-07-28

Your Mama Card and Main Wallet history is now clearer. Every deposit, cash send, voucher purchase and bank transfer: all in one place on the app.
Mama makes it happen.

### 7.02.03 — 2026-07-01

Stablecoin is here! You can now buy Stablecoin (USDC, USDT, EURC) via your Mama Money Wallet.

### 7.02.02 — 2026-06-23

Stablecoin is here! You can now buy Stablecoin (USDC, USDT, EURC) via your Mama Money Wallet.

### 7.02.00 — 2026-06-12

Stablecoin is here! You can now buy Stablecoin (USDC, USDT, EURC) via your Mama Money Wallet.

### 7.01.00 — 2026-05-12

Prepaid just got simpler. Buy Airtime, Data, and Electricity directly from your Mama wallet, no Mama Card needed. Now available to all customers.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-08.*
