Paying to an M-Tala account in Samoa

OrbitRemit has partnered with the Vodafone M-Tala network to offer fast, cost-effective transfers to Samoa from Australia and New Zealand. All you need is your recipient's name and M-Tala phone number.


Steps to send to an M-Tala account

  1. Log in to your OrbitRemit account and select WST as the receiving currency in the calculator, then enter the amount you want to send.
  2. Click New Recipient and select Mobile Money Transfer.
  3. Enter your recipient's name and M-Tala account phone number.
  4. Select the reason for your transfer.
  5. Pay for your transfer.

Does my recipient need to do anything?

Yes. Your recipient's M-Tala account must be activated before they can receive a transfer. If they haven't activated it yet, they can do so through the M-Tala app or by calling Vodafone customer service from a Vodafone phone in Samoa.


How to register for M-Tala

Registration is free and takes just three steps:

  1. Register at any Vodafone retail store in Samoa or register online.
  2. Receive a confirmation text message containing an activation key number.
  3. Activate the M-Tala account by dialling *175# and entering the activation key number.

Wallet limit

Maximum wallet balance at any time WST $10,000

If your recipient's wallet balance is close to WST $10,000, your transfer may not be processed. Ask your recipient to check their M-Tala balance before you send.


Need help? Contact our support team at support@orbitremit.com.