Shiga - Borderless Payments3.12.1

Move money across borders with Shiga.

Built for Africans in the diaspora, Shiga makes it easier to send money home, manage supported currencies, pay everyday bills, and spend online with a virtual USD card where available.

One simple app for the money you move every day:

. Send money to other Shiga users
. Transfer money to supported bank accounts
. Hold and manage supported currencies
. Review exchange rates, fees, recipient information, and transfer details before confirming
. Pay eligible bills and services
. Create and manage a virtual USD card where available
. Track your balances and transaction history
. Protect your account with your PIN and device biometrics

Send with clarity

Know what you are confirming before a transaction goes through. Review the applicable rate, fees, recipient, and transfer details in one place.

Made for life across borders

Whether you are supporting family, managing multiple currencies, or paying for everyday needs, Shiga brings your essential money tools together in one straightforward app.

Availability

Features, supported currencies, virtual cards, fees, transfer destinations, and verification requirements may vary by country, account eligibility, and verification status.

Download Shiga today and make cross-border money simpler.

Version History • Explore improved spending insights with month selection and clearer charts.
• View fuller notification details and open related transactions.
• Quickly reuse recent recipients for bill payments.
• Enjoy clearer text and more consistent layouts across the app.
• Improvements to identity verification, payments, and overall reliability. 3.12.1 6d ago What’s New

This update brings a smoother and more consistent Shiga experience.

• Improved identity verification flow
• Clearer pending and success states
• Consistent success visuals across key transactions
• Refined screen spacing and layouts
• Improved navigation and general stability

Thanks for using Shiga. We’re continuing to make cross-border money simpler. 3.12.0 Sep 14 Version 3.11.0 brings a more polished Shiga experience:

• Improved send-money and recipient-selection flows
• Updates to in-app messages and support
• More reliable QR scanning and account verification
• Better performance, stability, and error handling
• General usability improvements and bug fixes 3.11.0 Sep 2 Bug fixes 3.10.4 Jan 8 Bug fixes 3.10.3 Jan 7 Shiga is Back—Smarter, Smoother, and Simply Better!
Shiga is back with a major glow-up! We have reimagined everything to make managing your money feel refreshingly simple. No fluff, no unnecessary steps—just a clean, intuitive app that works exactly how you expect it to (or better).
What’s Changed:
Streamlined Design: We’ve stripped away the clutter, making everything crisp, clean, and just one tap away. It’s like your favorite playlist—no skips needed.
Lightning-Fast Transactions: Transactions now move faster than your morning scroll. Seriously, no waiting around.
Global Without the Guesswork: It's seamless and stress-free whether you’re sending money across borders or shopping in another currency.
Fort Knox Security: Advanced security features work behind the scenes so you can focus on what matters—not worrying about your money.
Smarter Features: From tailored tools to effortless navigation, we’ve fine-tuned every detail to make managing your finances effortless.
No gimmicks, no over-the-top promises—just a better Shiga that gets out of your way and makes things happen.
Update now and experience what’s next for Shiga. It’s good to have you back. 3.10.2 01/20/2025 Account creation bug squashed. 3.10.1 12/06/2024 - Bug Fixes 3.10 09/15/2024 - We squashed bugs and improved the overall experience.
- You can now purchase Giftcards! 3.01 08/25/2024 - We squashed bugs and improved the overall experience.
- You can now purchase Giftcards! 3.0 08/18/2024 - we squashed some bugs and made minor UI updates to enhance your experience. 2.99 03/25/2024 - Bug fixes 2.96 01/08/2024 General bug fixes 2.95 12/20/2023 General bug fixes
Issues with card withdrawal and top-up fixed 2.93 12/20/2023 General App improvement.
Bug fixes. 2.92 12/15/2023 - Design refresh: we've moved things around with a little paint here and there for a better experience for you
- Users in the UK can now fund their GBP wallet
- You can now send money to Kenya, Uganda, Ghana, South Africa and Rwanda
- Users in Kenya, Uganda, Ghana, South Africa, and Rwanda can now fund their wallet
- You can buy gift cards in the coming future 2.9 12/08/2023 - Bug fixes and performance improvements. 2.8 10/24/2023 - You can now pay bills on Shiga!
- Updated KYC flow.
- Bug fixes and performance improvements. 2.7 10/19/2023 - You can now pay bills on Shiga!
- Updated KYC flow.
- Bug fixes and performance improvements. 2.6 10/18/2023 - You can now pay bills on Shiga!
- Updated KYC flow.
- Bug fixes and performance improvements. 2.5 10/17/2023 - Can now create KES, TZS, RWF and GHS wallets
- We squashed bugs and improved performance 2.3 09/28/2023 * Bug fixes and security updates 2.2 09/22/2023 * Bug fixes and performance improvements 2.0 09/18/2023 * Bug fixes and performance improvements 1.9 09/11/2023 Bug Fixes 1.7 09/06/2023