What is EcoCash? EcoCash Review, Features

EcoCashEcoCash is an innovative mobile payment solution that enables customers to complete financial transactions directly from their mobile phones. Customers can send money to loved ones, purchase airtime, pay for goods and services, and more.

About EcoCash

EcoCash is an innovative mobile payment solution for Econet customers. It allows you to perform simple financial transactions such as sending money to loved ones, purchasing prepaid airtime or data for yourself or other Econet subscribers, and paying for goods and services, all using your mobile phone.

Products and Services

• Transfer (send) funds across all networks
• Pay for goods and services locally and internationally
• Pay school fees, municipal utility bills (water rates, rates), DSTV, etc.
• Withdraw (cash out)
• Buy Econet prepaid talktime, texts, data bundles or pay for Direct Connect accounts for yourself and other Econet subscribers
• Make secure online payments
• Collecting money from expatriates
• Cash-In
• Save money
• Get a loan
• Link your EcoCash wallet to your bank account
• Manage your EcoCash account: change your PIN, check your current balance or view your last five transactions

Frequently asked questions

Q : Is a copy of my passport or ID sufficient to register at an agent or make a cash transaction?

A : No. We need to see your original ID card or passport.

Q : Do I need to set a minimum amount in my account like some banks require?

A : No. There is no minimum balance required for your EcoCash account; you can fund your account as per your requirement.

Q : Does EcoCash work across networks?

A : Only Econet customers can register for EcoCash. However, you can send money to people who are not Econet customers.

Q : How safe is my money?

A : It is very safe! Your money is not stored on your SIM card, but in your EcoCash account, which cannot be accessed by anyone without your PIN. Please do not disclose your PIN to anyone, including family and friends.