Stablecoin payments in Tanzania
Pay suppliers, staff and partners in Tanzania in shillings from a USDC or USDT balance, delivered to M-Pesa, Airtel Money and Mixx by Yas. Or collect TZS from customers and settle into stablecoins. Built for businesses, with the rate fixed before you confirm.
What businesses do in Tanzania.
Pay suppliers in TZS
Fund in USDC or USDT and settle invoices in Tanzania to M-Pesa, Airtel Money and Mixx by Yas.
Payroll in Tanzania
Pay employees and contractors in shillings in one run from a single stablecoin balance.
Collect TZS, settle in USDC
Accept local payments from customers in Tanzania and hold the proceeds in USDC or USDT.
Embed ramps in your product
Fintechs and wallets offer TZS on- and off-ramps to their own users through our API.
How it works.
Verify your business
Complete onboarding once to pay and collect across all 20 countries.
Fund in stablecoins
Send USDC or USDT, or use your existing ElementPay balance.
Pay out in TZS
Choose M-Pesa, Airtel Money and Mixx by Yas and confirm the locked TZS amount.
Reconcile
Every payment returns a status and your own reference by webhook.
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Questions.
How do businesses make stablecoin payments in Tanzania?
Fund an ElementPay balance in USDC or USDT, create a payout in TZS to M-Pesa, Airtel Money and Mixx by Yas in Tanzania, confirm the quoted amount, and we convert and deliver it.
Can we pay suppliers in Tanzania with USDT?
Yes. Suppliers receive shillings on M-Pesa, Airtel Money and Mixx by Yas; they do not need a crypto wallet.
Can we collect in TZS and settle in stablecoins?
Yes. Customers pay in TZS locally and the proceeds settle into USDC or USDT on your balance.
How fast are payouts in Tanzania?
Most mobile money payouts are sent on local rails as soon as you confirm, with a status for every payment.
Is this for individuals?
No. ElementPay is built for businesses, and every account goes through business verification.