Wave
Mobile money, reinvented — deposit, withdraw, pay bills free

Wave is a mobile money platform targeting users in Africa, allowing them to deposit, withdraw, send money, pay bills, and buy airtime directly from their phones. Sending money costs just 1%, while deposits, withdrawals, and bill payments are free. The service also offers toll-free customer support and emphasizes security for user funds.
Users download the Wave app to deposit, withdraw, send money, pay bills, and buy airtime entirely from their mobile device with minimal fees.
Mobile phone users in Africa seeking low-cost financial services
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- Status
- launched
- Business model
- freemium
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