Send money to Africa directly through WhatsApp
Connect your SonghaiPay account to WhatsApp to send money to family and friends in Africa, top up their phones, track your transfers and get help, all from the chat you already use every day.
- Linked with a code sent to your email
- 4-digit PIN on every payment
- US (+1) WhatsApp numbers
- Hi
- What would you like to do?
Send money · Top up a phone · Track a transfer · Talk to us - Send money
- Who are you sending to? Pick a saved recipient or share a contact.
- Mum, Lagos
- How much do you want to send? Type the amount in US dollars, for example 100.
- 100
- Your quote
You send, the SonghaiPay fee, the rate and what she gets. Tap Pay to finish securely.
Get started in three steps
The official SonghaiPay WhatsApp number is +1 (404) 854-8688. Connecting takes a few minutes.
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Message SonghaiPay on WhatsApp
Send “Hi” to the official SonghaiPay number, +1 (404) 854-8688. You’ll get a menu straight away.
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Connect or create your account
Already have an account? We email a 6-digit code to the address on it, and your WhatsApp number is linked. New? Create your account in the chat and finish on a secure page by choosing a password and PIN.
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Verify your ID, then send
Before your first transfer, verify your ID once (photo ID and a selfie) from the menu. After that you can send, top up and track from WhatsApp.
What you can do on WhatsApp
Everything you need to support the people who matter, right in the chat.
Send money
Send to family and friends in Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, South Africa, Côte d'Ivoire, Senegal and Cameroon. It works like the website: you see the fee, the rate and what they receive before you pay.
- Choose Send money
From the menu. Type MENU at any time to get back to it. - Pick a recipient
A saved recipient, or share a contact from your phone to pay their mobile money wallet. - Type the amount in US dollars
Within your limits, which the chat tells you. - Check your quote
The fee, the rate and exactly what they receive. - Tap Pay
Finish on a secure page with Apple Pay, Google Pay or a card, and confirm with your PIN.
Track a transfer
See your latest transfers and where each one is, without opening the app.
Top up a phone
Buy airtime for a phone in Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, Rwanda, Uganda, Malawi, Botswana and Cameroon: pick the amount, then approve the mobile money prompt on your phone.
Talk to us
Choose Talk to us and a person from our team replies in the same chat. Replies to your support requests come to you here too.
More features coming
We’re building new ways to use SonghaiPay through WhatsApp. This page is updated as they arrive.
WhatsApp is convenient. Your money is still protected.
Linking WhatsApp needs a code sent to your email, and it doesn’t switch off any of the protections you already have. You never type your PIN or card details into the chat: payment happens on a secure page, and each payment link works once and expires after a few minutes.
- Code to your email
- Quote in the chat
- Secure payment page
- 4-digit PIN
Your protections stay on
ID verification, your PIN and two-step login (if you’ve turned it on) all still apply.
PIN on every payment
Every payment is confirmed with your 4-digit SonghaiPay PIN on the secure page. We will never ask for it in a message.
For SonghaiPay customers, and those who aren’t yet
Already have an account
- Link your WhatsApp number with a code sent to your email
- Verify your ID once, if you haven’t already
- Send money to your saved recipients
- Top up phones in Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, Rwanda, Uganda, Malawi, Botswana, Cameroon and Nigeria
- Track your transfers and talk to our team
New to SonghaiPay
- Create your SonghaiPay account in the chat
- Choose your password and PIN on a secure page
- Verify your ID once from the menu
- Then send, top up and track from WhatsApp
Your family is only a message away
If you live in the United States and send money to family and friends in Africa, this is built for you. SonghaiPay brings money transfers into an app you already use every day.
- Sending money to family
- Supporting parents or relatives
- Sending help in an emergency
- Topping up a family member’s phone
- Checking on a transfer
- Getting help from SonghaiPay
Ready to send money on WhatsApp?
Message SonghaiPay, connect your account and send your first transfer in minutes.
+1 (404) 854-8688
WhatsApp questions
How do I connect my WhatsApp number to SonghaiPay?
Message the official SonghaiPay WhatsApp number and follow the steps. If you already have an account, we email a 6-digit code to the address on your account; enter it in the chat and your WhatsApp number is linked.
Do I need a SonghaiPay account?
Yes, to send money and use the other services. If you don't have one, you can create it right in the chat: this WhatsApp number becomes your mobile number, and you finish by choosing a password and PIN on a secure page.
Where is my verification code sent?
To the email address registered on your SonghaiPay account.
Can I send money through WhatsApp?
Yes, from a US (+1) WhatsApp number once your ID is verified. Choose a recipient, type the amount in US dollars, and you get a quote with the fee, the rate and what they receive. Tap Pay to finish on a secure page with Apple Pay, Google Pay or a card.
Who can I send to?
Anyone you have saved as a recipient. You can also share a contact from your phone to pay their mobile money wallet, or add a bank account on our website.
Can I track my transfers in WhatsApp?
Yes. Choose Track a transfer from the menu to see your latest transfers and where each one is.
Can I send mobile top-ups through WhatsApp?
Yes, where mobile top-up is available. Choose Top up a phone, pick the amount, and approve the payment from your mobile money wallet.
Do I still need my SonghaiPay PIN?
Yes. Payments are confirmed with your 4-digit SonghaiPay PIN on the secure page, never typed into the chat.
Can I contact SonghaiPay support through WhatsApp?
Yes. Choose Talk to us and a person from our team replies in the same chat.
Is WhatsApp money transfer secure?
Linking WhatsApp needs a code sent to your email, and it doesn't switch off any of your existing protections. Payment happens on a secure page, not in the chat, and each payment link works once and expires after a few minutes.
How do I stop WhatsApp messages?
Reply STOP at any time. Reply START to turn them back on.
Are more WhatsApp features coming?
Yes. We're adding more ways to use SonghaiPay through WhatsApp over time.
We will never ask for your password, PIN or one-time codes in a WhatsApp message. Only enter your PIN on SonghaiPay’s secure page.