Smega Mobile Money
Smega
Smega is a Mobile Money wallet that is stored on your mobile phone and enables you to make quick and easy financial transactions anytime, anywhere for your convenience. All you need is a BTC Mobile number and a valid identification document to open you Smega account.
What can I do with Smega?
- Buy Airtime & Data
- Transfer money
- Open a Motshelo Club Savings Account
- Buy prepaid electricity
- Pay DStv subscriptions
- Get a Visa Prepaid Card
- Pay our wages & salaries (for businesses and corporates) – Contact us at Smegaenquiries@btc.bw for more information
Smega Card Service Fees
Get your Visa Card today at your nearest BTC store or authorised dealer.
| Smega Visa Card Fees | |
| Card Retail Price | P35.00 |
| ATM cash withdrawal (Local) | P7.12 |
| ATM cash withdrawal (International) | P30.53 |
| POS payment (Local) | P2.04 |
| POS payment (International) | P12.21 |
| Online/eCommerce Transactions | P2.04 |
| ATM Balance Enquiry | P5.08 |
| Mini Statement | P4.07 |
Card Registration & Activation
Card Registration:
Pre-requisite: Customer should be registered for Smega and be fully KYC compliant.
Card Activation:
Customer USSD Services:
1. Subscriber dials *173#
2. Select “Card services”.
3. Select “Activate card”.
4. Select card mapped to your account
5. Enter last 4 digits of your physical card.
6. Enter nick name for card (4 characters only).
7. Enter 1 to confirm.
8. Card activation successful, customer receives sms.
Wallet PIN Change
1. Dial *173#
2. Enter your current PIN to access wallet
3. Select Option 1: My Account
4. Select option 3: PIN Change
a. Enter new PIN
b. Confirm new PIN
5. PIN Changed successfully
Smega Service Fees
Cash Out Transaction
| Transaction Range | Fee (BWP) |
| 1-125 | 6.11 |
| 126-250 | 8.14 |
| 251-500 | 13.23 |
| 501-1000 | 23.41 |
| 1001-2000 | 46.82 |
| 2001-4000 | 93.64 |
| 4001-6000 | 93.64 |
| 6001-10000 | 93.64 |
Money Transfer To Non-Registered Transaction
| Transaction Range | Fee (BWP) |
| 1-125 | 6.11 |
| 126-250 | 8.14 |
| 251-500 | 13.23 |
| 501-1000 | 23.41 |
| 1001-2000 | 46.82 |
| 2001-4000 | 93.64 |
| 4001-6000 | 93.64 |
| 6001-10000 | 93.64 |
Money Transfer (BTC to BTC - Wallet to Wallet) Transaction
| Transaction Range | Fee (BWP) |
| 1-125 | 5.09 |
| 126-250 | 5.09 |
| 251-500 | 5.09 |
| 501-1000 | 5.09 |
| 1001-2000 | 5.09 |
| 2001-4000 | 5.09 |
| 4001-6000 | 5.09 |
Bill Payments Transaction
| Service Type | Fee (BWP) |
| BTC PostPaid | 4.07 |
| WUC | 4.07 |
| Prepaid Electricity | 4.07 |
International Money Transfer Fee
| TRANSACTION RANGE (BWP) | TRANSACTION FEE (BWP) |
| 50-500 | 25.00 |
| 501-1000 | 40.00 |
| 1001-2000 | 60.00 |
| 2001-10000 | 80.00 |
Merchant Payment Rates
| SERVICE | TRANSACTION FEE (BWP) |
| Penrich Pay | 4.01 |
| DSTV | 5.00 |
| Kgare Insurance | 4.07 |
| WUC | 4.07 |
| Karabo Funeral Plan | 0 |
| Botswana Life | 4.07 |
| Smega Loan | 4.07 |
| FSG | 4.07 |
Where do I register for Smega?
Open a Smega Mobile Money account today at your nearest BTC store or authorised dealer. Bring your valid identification document (Omang for Batswana and Passport for foreign nationals)
Smega International Money Transfer
Send & Receive Money using BTC SMEGA Mobile Money to and from Zimbabwe (EcoCash), Zambia(MTN/Airtel), Ghana(Tigo/Airtel), Kenya(Mpesa), Malawi(Airtel), Mozambique(MPesa). Dial *173# to use this service.
Karabo Funeral Plan – Hollard
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Karabo Funeral Cover will provide financial assistance to your family in the event of your death or the death of a loved one covered by Karabo Funeral Cover.
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Smega Quick Loans
Smega Instant loan is a short term real time, affordable and safe micro loan for eligible Smega customers.