Uganda’s Super App — 10 things you can do right now on the SafeBoda app!

Right from day one, SafeBoda has been your safest option for affordable rides within the city. Innovation being one of its core values, and now with the Bank of Uganda license, SafeBoda is creating a whole lot more value for its community of customers and drivers in Uganda.

With roots starting in 2014 in Kyebando, Kampala, to receiving investment from the world’s leading technology company, Google in 2021 — SafeBoda is accelerating its status to the Super App that will help Ugandans move forward; a one-stop shop for all your daily needs.

The software engineers have been very busy, at least from the sight of the new beautiful Super App. Download the latest version (on the Google Play Store or App Store) to have a feel of the whole new experience.

Below are 10 awesome things you can do right now — download and go!

1. Send money for FREE

Sending money with the SafeBoda App is FREE at no cost. Use the SafeBoda app to swiftly send money to your contacts and other app users at no extra cost; it’s FREE.

To send money with the SafeBoda app:

• Tap on the Send Money button
• Select the beneficiary from your contact list or enter the phone number
• Enter the amount and confirm the transaction with your SafeBoda Wallet PIN.

2. Withdraw money for LESS

You can also receive money on the app and withdraw it from your nearest agent at the lowest rates on the market. Use the Find Agent button on the app home screen to find one in your location and quickly cash out. SafeBoda has over 200 agents across Kampala, with the new signage visible at most agent centers.

To withdraw at a SafeBoda Agent:

• Tap on the Withdraw button at the top
• Select the Agent near you or search based on your location
• Enter the amount and confirm the transaction with your SafeBoda Wallet PIN.

3. Wake up richer every day, automatically earning 10% annual interest on your wallet

You now earn 10% annual interest on your SafeBoda Wallet. It’s all AUTOMATIC, and you wake up richer every day. All you need is a balance of more than 5,000 UGX.

You will get a notification on your app.

So yeah, sit back and earn 10%. The last time we checked, that is more than other savings apps in Uganda. So, you can gain ‌daily, without lifting a finger.

To check your interest earnings:

• Open your SafeBoda App and click on Savings at the top screen.
• A window will pop up confirming that you are earning interest and showing the total interest earned to date.

4. Buy Airtime

Easily buy airtime on MTN or Airtel for your mobile phone number and others on the SafeBoda app.

To buy airtime:

• Open your SafeBoda app and tap on the Buy Airtime button
• Type in the number to buy for or enter it from your contact list
• Select the amount to buy or tap Other to enter it manually
• Confirm the transaction with your SafeBoda Wallet PIN.

5. Buy Fuel at a discount

Fuel prices these days are crazy high. With your SafeBoda app, it’s all cheaper. Simply use the SafeBoda app, click Pay at a Total station with your SafeBoda Wallet and get an exciting discount.

Visit any Rubis Fuel Station, ask for a SafeBoda Agent; he will be wearing a SafeBoda reflector with Agent on the back, and let him know that you want to fuel with the app. Then:

• Tap on the Pay button
• It automatically shows you the nearest. Select the Rubis station to pay to from the available list or search by name
• Enter the amount and confirm the transaction with your SafeBoda Wallet PIN.

6. Pay

SafeBoda has partnered with key shops, bars, and restaurants to get you going in February. You simply pay in-store with the SafeBoda App. Like wow.

The app’s onboarded some of your favorite brands and hangout places in Kampala — like Kenji’s (one of the best bars in town), YoKuku (best chicken), Thrones (a big party bar), Funz Video (the only place to get your TV shows), Wild Coffee (that trendy bar in Industrial area)… and many many more.

With your SafeBoda app, you can easily make payments to SafeBoda-branded merchants for FREE. It is so so so convenient.

To pay with your SafeBoda app:

• Tap on the Pay button
• It shows the closest merchants (bars, restaurants, shops) to you geographically, so if you are at Kenji’s, the top of the list will show Kenji’s! No more need for till numbers!
• Select the merchant, or you can search by name
• Finally, Enter the amount and confirm the transaction with your SafeBoda Wallet PIN.

7. Order some tasty chicken delivered to your door or do shopping online, no cash required — use our wallet!

The SafeBoda app hosts many fast and local food restaurants in the Restaurant section, which deliver food in minutes. You can also shop for groceries, pharmaceuticals, drinks, and other home necessities on the app from the Shop section.

To order food and shop online:

• Tap on the Food & Shop button
• Select either Restaurants or Shops
• Tap an item you wish to order
• View the order, select a payment method, and place an order. It’s easier with your SafeBoda wallet; no cash required!

8. INSURED Package Delivery with SafePosta Express

SafeBoda is working with Posta Uganda to expand logistics in Uganda. You can use your SafeBoda App to deliver your packages. Your parcels are insured with the new premium service.

To deliver packages with SafePosta Express:

• Tap on the Deliver Package button
• Add the delivery destination, recipient contact, and package delivery details
• Enter pickup details and instructions
• Make an order or pair with a SafeBoda for the delivery to be made.

Remember, we are INSURED.

9. Pay YAKA, Water, other utilities

You do not have to lose your peace because of a run-out TV subscription, electricity, or water. With your SafeBoda app, you can now easily pay up for any of these.

Renew your Pay-TV service subscription for providers such as DSTV, GOTV, and Startimes simply on the app. You can also get your Yaka! Token and pay up for Umeme bills on the SafeBoda app.

Additionally, pay up your water bills on the SafeBoda app and keep it flowing for everyone.

10. Move around the city, take a ride

Last but not least, you can take a ride with our beautiful trained SafeBodas. In Kampala, SafeBoda has completed over 30,000,000 safer rides. The trusted and trained community of drivers have been helping people move around the city for years.

Getting to that meeting, visiting a friend across town, leaving the bar in style; SafeBoda is still the most popular (and safe) way to get from A to B.

Download the app and click Order Ride. You can PAIR with a SafeBoda driver or request to get the nearest driver if you can’t see one.

Final Point — Your money is safe and secure.

One guarantee to have is that your money is safe on the SafeBoda app. A PIN protects all Wallet transactions, and no one can transfer your money without it. You’re encouraged not to share your PIN with anyone. Should you face any challenges, SafeBoda has ‌world-class technology and a customer support team to assist you.

Additionally, SafeBoda is regulated by the Bank of Uganda to operate its payments and financial services.