Technology for cross-border payments and invoice settlement across Africa — from WhatsApp.
One account in your home currency. Top up, send, and settle invoices in 19+ African countries — all from a chat.
Payment services are provided by our licensed partners. RomelaPula is a technology platform, not a bank or money transmitter.
How it works
Three steps. No downloads to begin.
Message us on WhatsApp
Say "Hi" to get started. You will get a link to start your registration process.
Verify your identity
Upload your documents in the RomelaPula web app for KYC or KYB.
Top up & send
Add funds via bank transfer or mobile money to our licensed partner's account and initiate local and cross-border payments or supplier settlements through the RomelaPula platform.
Your account 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
Initiate cross-border payments to bank accounts and mobile money wallets across African corridors. Our licensed partners offer competitive rates and fees compared with traditional providers such as Western Union, Mukuru and banks.
Invoice payments
Businesses can initiate supplier payments with competitive fees and exchange rates via our licensed partners. Customers can pay through shareable payment links powered by our platform.Payment services are provided by our licensed partners.
Free Instant P2P
Initiate instant transfers to other RomelaPula users in the same currency at no platform fee. Where offered, these transfers are processed by our licensed partners.
PDF receipts
Every completed transfer gets a remittance confirmation you can share.
Verified accounts
Manual KYC and KYB review before payment services are enabled. KYC/KYB is performed in line with our licensed partners' requirements.
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 Balance
- View transaction history
- Free P2P to other RomelaPula 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
Built for careful, transparent payments.
We verify people and businesses manually in line with our partners' requirements, show fees before you confirm, and reconcile transactions with signed webhooks — so what you initiate is processed correctly by our payment partners.
- Identity verification before sending
- Fees quoted upfront before every confirmation
- Partner-confirmed payment status updates
- 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”. Registration starts in minutes and your home currency is detected from your phone number.
How do I top up my Balance?+
Fund your Balance 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 RomelaPula users is free. See the fee schedule for details.
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. Get started in minutes.