Wave
Mobile money, reinvented. Deposit, withdraw, pay bills for free.

Wave is a mobile money platform targeting users in Africa, offering free deposits, withdrawals, and bill payments, with money transfers at a flat 1% fee. The app allows users to buy airtime and access customer support via a toll-free number. It positions itself as a low-cost alternative to traditional mobile money services.
Users deposit and withdraw money for free, send money to others for a 1% fee, and pay bills or buy airtime directly through the Wave mobile app.
individuals in Africa seeking affordable mobile money services
Background.
- Status
- launched
- Business model
- freemium
- Company
- Wave Mobile Money
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