Send money and pay invoices across Africa — from WhatsApp.
One wallet in your home currency. Top up, send, and settle invoices in 19+ African countries — all from a chat.
Your wallet currency is set automatically from your phone number (e.g. +267 → BWP, +234 → NGN).
How it works
Three steps. No downloads to begin.
Message us on WhatsApp
Reply “menu” to register. Your account is created in seconds.
Verify your identity
Upload your documents in the Romela Pula web app for KYC or KYB.
Top up & send
Fund your wallet, send to bank or mobile money, or pay an invoice.
Automatic currency: Your wallet currency is set from your phone number — e.g. +267 → BWP, +234 → NGN.
Features
Built for the way Africa actually pays.
WhatsApp-first
No app download required to get started. Message us to register, top up, or send.
Installable web app
KYC uploads, chat, receipts, and notifications in a fast, installable PWA.
Cross-border sends
Deliver to bank accounts and mobile money wallets across African corridors.
Invoice payments
Businesses pay suppliers. Customers pay through shareable payment links.
Free instant P2P
Send to other Romela Pula users in the same currency at no cost.
PDF receipts
Every completed transfer gets a remittance confirmation you can share.
Verified accounts
Manual KYC and KYB review before any funds move out.
Transparent fees
The exact fee is shown before you confirm each transaction. No surprises.
Who it's for
One product. Two clear paths.
Individuals
Send home. Pay across borders.
- Send money to family
- Top up from bank or mobile money
- Check your wallet balance
- View transaction history
- Free instant P2P to other Romela Pula users
Businesses
Get paid. Settle suppliers. Track everything.
- Everything individuals get
- Pay supplier invoices
- Create and share invoices
- Shareable payment links
- Check invoice and transaction status
Coverage
Where we operate.
Register in these 19 African countries. Channels vary by country — bank transfer, mobile money, or both.
Payout-only destinations for sends
You can send to these countries even though registration isn't offered there yet.
Security & trust
Careful with your money, on purpose.
We verify people and businesses manually, show fees before you confirm, and reconcile payments with signed webhooks — so what you send is what arrives.
- Identity verification before sending
- Fees quoted upfront before every confirmation
- Webhook-verified payment settlement
- Encrypted web app sessions, activated via WhatsApp
FAQ
Answers to the common ones.
How do I sign up?+
Message us on WhatsApp and reply “menu”. Your account is created and your home currency is detected from your phone number.
How do I top up my wallet?+
Fund your wallet via bank transfer or mobile money in your country. The available channels depend on your currency.
Is there a fee?+
Fees vary by corridor and channel, and the exact fee is shown before you confirm each transaction. P2P between Romela Pula users is free.
How do I access the web app?+
On WhatsApp, reply “app”. You'll get a secure link — sign in within 24 hours to activate your session.
Ready to send your first transfer?
Start on WhatsApp. No download needed. Your wallet is ready in seconds.