Ugandan Shilling (UGX)
Published processing fees and market availability for the Ugandan Shilling (UGX) across 10 gateways, bank acquirers, and payment rails serving Uganda. Always confirm current rates on the provider's official pricing page.
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Who serves this currency
All 10 gateways, bank acquirers and wallets serving UGX markets, including providers with published UGX fee schedules (3) and custom/quote-only processors (7).
Card gateways & processors
| Provider & market notes | Fee schedule |
|---|---|
| AdyenEnterprise processor (Uber, Spotify, eBay). Interchange++ from roughly 0.6% + fixed per transaction plus scheme fees, custom contract pricing only. | Worldwide |
| Checkout.comEnterprise processor strong in EMEA/LatAm; interchange++ blended rates negotiated per merchant. | Worldwide |
| Network InternationalLargest acquirer in the Middle East & Africa (parent of DPO Group and PayFast). Custom merchant acquiring and N-Genius online gateway rates. | Serves this market |
| FlutterwaveUganda mobile money 3.0%, cards 3.8%. | Published fees |
| DPO Group (by Network)Uganda cards & MTN/Airtel mobile money. | Published fees |
| PesaPalUganda cards 3.5%; mobile money 3.0%. | Published fees |
Wallets & other payment rails
| Provider & market notes | Fee schedule |
|---|---|
| PayPalAvailable to merchants in 190+ countries; receiving capability varies by country. Cross-border fees are higher than domestic. | Worldwide |
| WaveRegional availability, ask for a quote. | Serves this market |
| MTN MoMoConfirm with MTN Uganda. | Custom pricing |
| Payoneer Profile →Cross-border receiving platform: local receiving accounts, marketplace payouts and client payment requests in 190+ countries. Not a card checkout gateway. See our full Payoneer profile for the fee breakdown. | Worldwide |
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This comparison only shows fees we can publicly verify (3 of 10 providers serving UGX). Processors and bank acquirers that quote custom or merchant-specific rates are listed under Who serves this currency above.
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Disclaimer: Comparisons only include publicly verifiable standard rates as of November 6, 2026 and exclude custom-quoted gateways, bank MIDs, monthly plan fees and local taxes unless noted. See all 10 providers serving UGX.
Card gateway fees
Fee tables only show rates we can publicly verify from official provider schedules (7 additional providers serve UGX with custom or quote-only pricing—see all 10 providers above). We never invent figures for custom-quoted processors or bank acquirers. Figures are for comparison only; always confirm your exact rate on the provider's site.
| Provider | Local rate | Fixed fee | Fee cap | Intl. cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlutterwaveUganda mobile money 3.0%, cards 3.8%. | 3%+0.8% international cards | UGX 0 | n/a | +0.8% |
| DPO Group (by Network)Uganda cards & MTN/Airtel mobile money. | 3.5% | UGX 0 | n/a | Same rate |
| PesaPalUganda cards 3.5%; mobile money 3.0%. | 3.5% | UGX 0 | n/a | Same rate |
Monthly, plan & setup fees (UGX)
6 of 10 offer $0/mo base plans% + fixed fee) and are not included in calculator estimates above. Always verify current plan tiers on the provider's official pricing page.
Card gateways & bank acquirers — Monthly & setup fees
| Provider & plan notes | Plan structure | Base monthly fee | Setup fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AdyenNo fixed monthly fee, but enterprise minimum monthly invoice typically applies | Bank MID / custom | $0/mo (min. volume applies) | $0 |
| Checkout.comNegotiated interchange++ schedule for high-volume merchants | Bank MID / custom | Custom enterprise contract | Custom |
| Network InternationalDirect merchant acquiring packages across UAE, Jordan, Egypt & Africa | Bank MID / custom | Custom / bank plan | Varies by plan |
| FlutterwavePay-as-you-go standard merchant account; pay only per transaction processed | No monthly fee | $0/mo | $0 |
| DPO Group (by Network)Standard aggregator plan or custom pan-African enterprise schedule | Bank MID / custom | $0–custom/mo | Varies by country |
| PesaPalPay-as-you-go standard merchant account; pay only per transaction processed | No monthly fee | $0/mo | $0 |
Wallets & other payment rails — Monthly & setup fees
| Provider & plan notes | Plan structure | Base monthly fee | Setup fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| PayPalStandard Checkout $0/mo; Advanced / Pro virtual terminal ~$30/mo in US/CA/UK | $0/mo + tiers | $0/mo | $0 |
| WaveNo monthly subscription fee on standard merchant wallet / QR / A2A acceptance | No monthly fee | $0/mo | $0 |
| MTN MoMoNo monthly subscription fee on standard merchant wallet / QR / A2A acceptance | No monthly fee | $0/mo | $0 |
| Payoneer Profile →Free to hold and receive; $29.95 annual fee applies to inactive accounts in some countries | $0/mo + tiers | $0/mo | $0 |
Ugandan Shilling (UGX) payment gateway FAQs
Which payment gateways and processors serve Uganda (UGX)?
Sympli5 tracks 10 payment gateways, bank acquirers, and payment rails serving Uganda (Ugandan Shilling, UGX), including PayPal, Adyen, Checkout.com, Network International, Flutterwave, DPO Group (by Network) and 4 others. Of these, 3 publish verifiable standard UGX per-transaction schedules and 7 operate on custom, quote-only, or bank Merchant ID (MID) pricing.
What are the lowest published payment processing fees in Ugandan Shilling (UGX)?
Among the 3 providers with publicly verified UGX schedules, the lowest headline variable rate starts at 3% + UGX 0 via Flutterwave. Your lowest effective cost depends on your average order value, card mix, and whether a fee cap applies—use the interactive UGX calculator on this page to compare exact net payouts.
Do UGX payment gateways charge monthly or setup fees?
Of the 10 providers serving UGX markets, 6 offer a $0/month base pay-as-you-go plan with $0 setup fees. The remaining 4 providers either require a monthly gateway plan or operate through a bank Merchant ID (MID) with bank-quoted monthly maintenance and setup fees. Monthly and setup costs are charged separately from per-transaction processing rates.
What does the international card surcharge mean for UGX transactions?
An international (foreign-issued) card fee applies when a customer pays your business in UGX using a Visa, Mastercard, or Amex issued by a bank outside your local merchant country—such as a foreign tourist or overseas buyer. In UGX, providers like Flutterwave (+0.8%) add an explicit cross-border card surcharge on top of their domestic rate.