Comparing the two payments apps to help you pick the right one for Kenya.
| My-OneApp | Tourist Tap | |
|---|---|---|
| Description | Safaricom's current app for registered M-PESA payments, balances, airtime and data on a compatible local line. | A new Kenya-focused app that sends local merchant payments from Apple Pay or a contactless card on an NFC Android phone. |
| Essential? | Yes | No |
| Pro Tip | Register the Safaricom SIM and M-PESA in your own name, then test a small payment. Keep *334# or the SIM Toolkit ready if the app will not load. | Treat it as an optional backup while adoption is new. Test a small payment, verify the recipient and keep a physical card, cash or M-PESA alternative. |
| App Store | Download | Download |
| Play Store | Download | Download |
We recommend My-OneApp for payments in Kenya. Register the Safaricom SIM and M-PESA in your own name, then test a small payment. Keep *334# or the SIM Toolkit ready if the app will not load.
My-OneApp is our top recommendation for payments in Kenya. Safaricom's current app for registered M-PESA payments, balances, airtime and data on a compatible local line.
My-OneApp vs Tourist Tap in Kenya