BitPesa

BitPesa claims to offer remittance services by allowing senders to send bitcoin, which is converted by BitPesa into Kenya Shillings. They claim this is cheaper than competitors.


Link to external site : Website for BitPesa
BitPesa
Brand
Launched in
Status
Launch
Importance
Traction
In trial or pilot phase
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Evaluation
Account Type
Stored Value
Register/Log In
Business Model
Class
Send Services Receive

Mobile


Cash


Wallet

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IMT

VC
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Cash


Wallet


Mobile

Model
non-bank based
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Who Leads?
third party led
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Reach
Active Users
Registered Users
Potential Mobile Market (m)
Regulations
Not sure what is the legal basis of such a service
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Persona
Purpose
Active Services
Card Type
ServicesDescription
Trial launched to allow Kenyans in London to send money to Kenya.
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Channels
Payment Instruments
Cash I/O Description
Cash I/O No Of Locations
Handsets
Technologies
Interoperability
RegistrationProcess
Main Segment Migrants
Segment Description

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