Flexipay by Stanbic Bank has kicked off a major Easter promotion—rewarding Ugandans who receive international remittances with a chance to win UGX 500,000 every week.
The promotion, running from April 7 to June 30, 2025, is part of a broader effort to support families relying on money from abroad. Each week, four lucky winners will be drawn from users who receive money via Flexipay’s international transfer services.
The campaign is a collaboration between Stanbic Bank and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and uses platforms such as Upesi, Mpesa, and Juba Express to streamline secure money transfers from abroad.
“This offer celebrates the Easter season while easing financial pressures on both senders and recipients,” said Joseph Ndoboli, Acting Head of Flexipay. “We’re proud to empower families through accessible and rewarding financial services.”
Who Can Participate?
The promotion targets Ugandans receiving money from countries like the UK, USA, UAE, Canada, Sweden, Kenya, Tanzania, and South Sudan, among others. Every qualifying transaction is automatically entered into the weekly draw.
10% Cashback for All
Beyond the weekly prizes, all qualifying remittances also earn a 10% instant cashback—a bonus aimed at making each transfer more rewarding.
In 2024 alone, Flexipay processed over UGX 30 billion in remittances, with more than 11,000 transactions from the diaspora. This growth highlights the platform’s increasing trust among users both locally and internationally.
“Through our partnership with IFAD, we’ve also cut remittance costs by 3%, especially helping rural families access more of their hard-earned money,” noted Sam Mwogeza, Executive Director and Head of Personal & Private Banking at Stanbic Bank.
A Lifeline for Families
According to the World Bank, Uganda received $1.4 billion in remittances in 2023, showing how critical these funds are for education, food, and housing.
David Berno, IFAD’s Remittances and Inclusive Digital Finance Officer, underscored the campaign’s impact:
“Remittances do more than support families—they fuel local economies through increased spending and investment.”
Flexipay has been a game-changer since its launch in 2019, offering a secure, mobile-first platform for both local and international transactions.
Whether via the Flexipay app, USSD code *291#, or their website, the service remains easy to use across smartphones and feature phones.
Josephine Nakato, Flexipay’s Head of Customer Experience, reassured users of top-tier security protocols, noting that Flexipay now serves over 1 million users.
As Easter approaches, Flexipay is encouraging Ugandans to alert relatives abroad about the promo:
“Tell them to use Flexipay—send love and win big.”
