About TandPay — Escrow for Social Commerce in Rwanda
TandPay (short for TrustAndPay) is Rwanda's escrow platform built for social commerce. We solve the trust problem when people buy and sell on WhatsApp, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook in Rwanda.
When a buyer pays via MTN Mobile Money (MoMo), TandPay holds the funds in escrow — the money is not sent to the seller. Instead, the seller receives a unique 4-digit delivery code. When the package is delivered, the rider gives the code to the buyer. The buyer enters it on TandPay to confirm receipt. Only then is the seller paid via MoMo, minus a 3% platform fee.
This protects buyers from online shopping scams in Rwanda and gives sellers guaranteed payment with proof of delivery. Buyers have up to 12 hours to report an issue if the item is wrong or suspicious. They can file a dispute and get a full refund. If the seller never delivers, the money is automatically returned after 7 days.
TandPay works everywhere in Rwanda — Kigali, Huye, Musanze, Rubavu, Gisenyi, and every district where MTN MoMo is available. No app download needed. Sellers create payment links and share them on any social media platform. Buyers click, pay, and track their order in the browser.
Our technology partners include MTN Rwanda for mobile money payments and payouts, Pindo for SMS delivery and OTP verification, and Meta for WhatsApp Business API support. Sellers share payment links across WhatsApp, Instagram, TikTok Live, and Facebook. TandPay is a registered Rwandan company (tandpay LTD, TIN: 155683751) based in Nyarugenge, Kigali.