Your free WhatsApp store in Uganda, paid by MTN MoMo and Airtel Money, with no commission
One link with your catalog and a cart, and complete orders in your WhatsApp. Customers pay the way they already do. Free, with no commission on sales.
Real shops in Uganda built with WAStore
Open one to see what a catalog with a cart looks like. They are independent shops: WAStore doesn’t sell their products.
Get paid with what your customers already use
WAStore doesn’t process payments or take a percentage. You add your methods in Settings → Payment, and customers see them when they order.
MTN Mobile Money
Choose the “Mobile Money” type, name it MTN MoMo and enter your number or merchant code.
Airtel Money
Add a second “Mobile Money” method named Airtel Money.
Pay on delivery
Turn on “Cash on delivery”: nothing to set up, and the customer pays when the order arrives.
Bank transfer
Add “Bank transfer” with your bank and account number; customers copy it at checkout and send you the receipt on WhatsApp.
How it works
- 1
Create your store
Enter a name, your WhatsApp number and your currency (UGX). Add products with a photo and price, or import them from a CSV or Google Sheet.
- 2
Add how you get paid
Add MTN MoMo and Airtel Money, plus any other method you use. They show at checkout with your details and, if you like, your QR code.
- 3
Share the link
Put it in your WhatsApp status, Instagram bio or TikTok. Every order lands in your dashboard and in your WhatsApp, ready to fulfil.
Selling on WhatsApp in Uganda
In Uganda small businesses sell on WhatsApp status, Instagram and TikTok and get paid on mobile money. WAStore gives you a catalog with prices in shillings and a cart, so every order arrives complete in your WhatsApp.
Set a delivery fee for Kampala boda deliveries and another for upcountry parcels sent by bus, and offer pickup.
Shops in Kampala, Entebbe, Jinja and Mbarara, and across the country.
Delivery, registration and payments in Uganda
Delivery and couriers
Within Kampala most sellers use boda boda riders or SafeBoda deliveries, usually around UGX 5,000–15,000 depending on distance. Upcountry parcels are sent with bus companies or Posta Uganda, and the customer collects at the stage or office.
Registration and tax
A business name is registered with URSB (Uganda Registration Services Bureau), and you need a TIN from URA. Your local council issues a trading licence, and small businesses can use presumptive tax based on turnover.
How customers pay
MTN Mobile Money and Airtel Money cover most payments, to a personal number or a merchant code. Pay on delivery is common within Kampala, and bank transfers are used for bigger orders.
What it costs
- Free forever: up to 50 products, unlimited orders and 0% commission.
- Pro: $7.90 a month (or $4.99 a month billed yearly) for your own domain, coupons, sale prices, delivery zones, analytics and more.
- Try Pro free for 7 days, no card needed.
WAStore vs other options in Uganda
Most WhatsApp store tools no longer take a commission. What differs is how many products you get for free, whether orders are capped, and whether customers see your local payment methods (MTN MoMo and Airtel Money) when they order.
| Platform | Free plan | Orders | Commission | Paid plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WAStore | 50 products, forever | Unlimited | 0% | Pro: $7.90/month (up to 200 products) |
| Take App | Unlimited products | 50 a month saved in the dashboard | 0% | Essential: $29/month |
| Shopify | None (free trial only) | Unlimited | Card fees; extra fee on Starter or with outside gateways | Starter $5/month; Basic $39/month |
| WhatsApp Business catalog | Free, inside the app | In the chat only | 0% | — (no cart or web store) |
Taken from each platform’s website in October 2026 (Shopify prices are US list prices). Plans change often, so check them before you decide.
Frequently asked questions
Can I charge a different delivery fee in Kampala and for upcountry orders?
Yes, on Pro: create one delivery zone in Kampala and another for upcountry orders, each with its own fee (or “to be confirmed”). The free plan has one flat delivery fee and free pickup.
Can I accept both MTN and Airtel Money?
Yes. Add two Mobile Money methods, one named MTN MoMo and one named Airtel Money, each with its number or merchant code.
Do I need to register with URSB?
To sell regularly, yes: register a business name with URSB and get a TIN from URA. WAStore works the same before and after.
Is WAStore free in Uganda?
Yes. The free plan doesn’t expire: up to 50 products, unlimited orders and no commission on sales. Pro is optional.
Can I get paid by MTN MoMo and Airtel Money?
Yes. You add your payment methods in Settings → Payment and customers see them when they order. The money goes straight to you; WAStore never touches payments.
Does WAStore take a commission?
No, not on the free plan and not on Pro. Everything your customer pays is yours.
Do I need WhatsApp Business?
No. It works with regular WhatsApp or WhatsApp Business, and neither you nor your customers install anything.
Can I accept card payments?
Stripe doesn’t open accounts for sellers in Uganda yet, so built-in card checkout isn’t available. You can add a payment link from a local gateway as a “Payment link” method, and customers pay by card there.