Backed by Savanna Ventures
Send money home in seconds, not days
Tuma moves money from the UK and UAE to mobile wallets in Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda — with fees under 1%.
- On the waitlist
- 18,000
- Average fee
- 0.9%
- Delivery time
- < 30s
How it works
Three taps to send
Step 1: Add your recipient
Just their phone number — no bank details needed.
Step 2: Choose an amount
See the exact amount they receive before you pay.
Step 3: Done
Money arrives in their mobile wallet in seconds.
Why people choose Tuma
Instant
Most transfers land in under 30 seconds.
Licensed
Regulated by the FCA and Bank of Uganda.
Fair fees
No hidden exchange-rate markups.
Support
Help on WhatsApp in English, Luganda and Swahili.
Questions
When do you launch?
We open to the first 5,000 people on the waitlist in November.
Which countries are supported?
Sending from the UK and UAE to Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda at launch.
Is my money safe?
Funds are safeguarded in segregated accounts at tier-one banks.