MTN MoMo’s food vouchers
MTN’s Mobile Money solution,
MoMo, has been give additional functionalities aimed at assisting South
Africans during challenging economic times. These include a new food vouchers
functionality, and the option for users to make donations to a range of
organisations that offer relief to those in need.
The food voucher service is
designed to assist registered MoMo users by removing the worry of giving cash
to someone to purchase essential items – it could be a family member,
neighbour, someone at work or a stranger in need.
MoMo users can send food vouchers
to anyone with a valid cellphone number. Recipients of the food vouchers do not
need to be MoMo users. They show the voucher code, which they would have
received via SMS, to the cashier at participating retailers, such as Pick n
Pay, Shoprite, Boxer, Makro and Col Cacchio.
People wishing to use the service
on the MoMo platform, but using other networks, can also do so by downloading
the MoMo app, or they can register via USSD by dialling *120*151#
Platform: Those wanting to
receive food need a phone capable of receiving SMSs. Those wanting to make
donations need an up-to-date smartphone.
Stockists: Download the MoMo app
by visiting MTN here.
Expect to pay: A free download but donations depend on how much a person has to spare.
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