You already use WhatsApp every day to stay close to family. Now you can use the same chat to manage your money. With Mama Money you can register, send money home, manage your card, buy airtime, and get help, all on WhatsApp. There is no separate app to download and no queues.
The number you need is below. Save it now, then read on for how to send money, what each number is for, and everything you can do.
Mama Money WhatsApp number
+27 60 091 5591
Send money and manage your Mama Money Card. Open 24 hours.
Message Mama on WhatsAppMama Money uses different numbers for different jobs. Here is what each one is for. Save the ones you need so they are ready when you are.
To send money or use your card, message +27 60 091 5591 and send "Hi" to start. For help with something, message support on +27 64 802 8428.
You do not need to download the app to get started. You can register in a few steps, right inside WhatsApp.
Add +27 60 091 5591 to your contacts. Name it "Mama Money Send" so it is easy to find.
Open WhatsApp, message Mama Money, and type "Hi" or "Register". You will get an instant reply with a simple menu.
Enter your name and details. Upload a clear photo of your passport, SA ID, or asylum document. Take a quick selfie when asked. No proof of address is needed.
Your account is checked and activated, usually within 24 hours. Once it is active, you are ready to send money straight from WhatsApp.
Already have an account?
If you already use Mama Money, just save +27 60 091 5591, send "Hi", and your account is there. Your balance, details, and transfer history are all ready.
Start on WhatsAppSending money is quick. Here is how it works once you are registered.
You will get updates as the money moves, so you always know where it is. You can send up to R25,000 per day on WhatsApp, and you can upgrade for higher limits when you need them.
Many customers use WhatsApp to send to neighbouring countries, where families count on quick, regular support.
And that is just the start. Mama Money lets you send to 90+ countries across Africa, Asia and Europe, all from your chat.
WhatsApp is not just for sending. Here is everything you can do from the same chat.
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You do not need a special code to get started. Just send "Hi" and reply with the number next to the option you want. The menu guides you the whole way, with no guesswork.
Both are free, both are safe, and both connect to the same account. Here is when to use each one.
| What you want to do | Mama Money App | |
|---|---|---|
| Send money internationally | Yes | Yes |
| Check balance and mini-statement | Yes | Yes |
| Buy airtime, data, electricity, vouchers, DStv | Yes | Yes |
| Freeze and unfreeze your card | Yes | Yes |
| Get account and bank details | Yes | Yes |
| Full monthly bank statement | Mini-statement only | Yes |
| Mama Wallet | App only | Yes |
| Save in USD | App only | Yes |
| Data usage | Very low | Higher |
| Device needed | Any phone with WhatsApp | Smartphone with app |
If you want to keep your data low or prefer a chat you already know, WhatsApp covers everything you need day to day. For the Mama Wallet, Save in USD, and full monthly statements, use the app.
Almost everyone in South Africa is already on WhatsApp. According to MyBroadband, around 29 to 30 million people here use it, which is about 93.9% of online users. Statista also lists WhatsApp as the most popular platform in the country. The tool you need is already in your hand.
WhatsApp uses very little data compared to browsing the web or a full banking app, and there is nothing to download, so you do not use up storage on your phone. South African networks make it cheaper still. MTN, Vodacom, Cell C and Telkom all sell WhatsApp data bundles, often from just a few rand. With one of these, banking with Mama can cost almost nothing in data.
There is no new app to learn, no new password to remember, and no settings to set up. Mama Money is just a contact in your phone. You already know how it works.
WhatsApp banking with Mama Money is open 24 hours a day. Send money in an emergency, check your balance before a payment, freeze your card late at night, or buy electricity on a weekend. Mama is always ready. No waiting for business hours. No branches to visit.
The Mama Money Card is the bank account that powers these WhatsApp features. Open it with your passport, SA ID, or asylum document. No proof of address. No South African ID needed. Once your account is active, every WhatsApp feature is ready.
It costs R99 once to get the card and R29 per month. Receive your salary free, use your card at any shop or ATM in South Africa, and send money to 90+ countries at a flat 5% fee with no hidden charges. Low rates. No fine print. No funny business.
"The Mama Money Card represents a significant step in empowering communities, particularly in aiding migrants. It provides a platform for secure employer payments, encourages savings, and contributes to the financial wellbeing of its users."
Your money, your account, your transfers, all from a WhatsApp chat. No branch visits. No queues. Any time of day. Just message +27 60 091 5591 to start.