Order in Swahili
Ask naturally: “Nunua 1GB Tigo.” Bando is being designed to understand the words people already use.
Tanzania, tuned for WhatsApp
Nunua bando kwa WhatsApp. Haraka.
Buy Tanzanian airtime and data bundles in a WhatsApp conversation — built for people at home and family supporting Tanzania from abroad.
Early access only. No payment details needed.
Bando
coming soon
Nunua 1GB Tigo.09:41
Sawa. Tutakuonyesha bei na namba ya mpokeaji ili uthibitishe kabla ya kulipa.09:41
Your control, first: price and recipient are reviewed before payment.
Type your request in Swahili or English
Preview of the planned flow
Built around the way Tanzania buys data
One familiar chat.
A clearer path to bundles.
Mobile money, made clear
Pay through familiar mobile-money options, including M-Pesa, Mixx by Yas, and Airtel Money — subject to launch availability.
More networks. One place.
Compare planned bundle options across popular Tanzanian networks without learning a new app. Network coverage and offers will be confirmed when Bando launches.
Coming in the first release
Referrals and tools for agents
Share Bando with friends, or use it as a digital selling tool for your shop. Details and eligibility will be announced to early-access members.
How it will work
Three steps. No guessing.
- 01
Send your request
Message Bando something simple, like “Nunua 1GB Tigo.”
- 02
Review the details
Check the proposed bundle, price, and recipient number before you choose to continue.
- 03
Pay when ready
Use the available mobile-money option shown in the conversation. Launch availability will be confirmed first.
Designed for confidence
No surprise details before you pay.
Before any payment, Bando will show the price and the recipient number for you to confirm. The planned service is built to make the important details visible — not buried.
- Review the bundle request before continuing.
- Confirm the recipient number before payment.
- See the payment amount before you approve it.
Bando is currently collecting early interest. It is not yet a live fulfillment service, and we do not claim official affiliation with any mobile network or mobile-money provider.
Early access FAQ
A few useful answers.
We are preparing support for bundles and airtime across Tanzania’s major networks, including Tigo, Airtel, and Yas. Exact options will be confirmed at launch.
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