East Africa · UGX
Issue reward cards in Uganda — any phone, any channel.
Uganda's mobile money penetration is among the highest in Africa. Rewards that work on every phone — without data — are the standard here. We built exactly that.
48M+
Population
UGX
Local currency
4
Redemption channels
The market
Why Uganda matters.
Uganda has one of Africa's most active mobile money ecosystems, and a large proportion of the population transacts offline. USSD-based access is essential, not optional. Companies rewarding staff, channel partners, and consumers in Uganda need infrastructure that reaches people wherever they are — not just those with smartphones and data bundles. QIFTS covers Uganda in Ugandan Shilling, with USSD and SMS redemption built in.
Access methods
Recipients in Uganda can redeem rewards via any of these channels — no smartphone required for most.
- USSD (any phone, no data)
- SMS delivery
- WhatsApp redemption
- Branded web page
Market insight
MTN Uganda's mobile money platform has more active users than Uganda's entire banking system. Reward programmes that don't work via USSD are excluding the majority of potential recipients in this market.
Competitive context
Uganda-market programmes are almost exclusively run manually — airtime sent one by one, cash paid out at collection points, or physical vouchers managed via spreadsheet. QIFTS replaces the entire manual process with a single platform.
Active industries
Who runs programmes in Uganda.
Healthcare & NGOs
Uganda's community health worker programme is one of Africa's largest. Incentive delivery via USSD is the only practical method at scale.
Agri & Development
Agricultural input companies and development finance institutions run farmer incentive programmes across Uganda's rural economy.
FMCG & Consumer Brands
East Africa's major FMCG brands run trade and consumer promotion programmes from Kampala outward.
Telecoms
MTN Uganda and Airtel Uganda run agent network and prepaid subscriber reward programmes across the country.
Uganda · UGX
Category gift cards
for Uganda.
Every card below is a category card — not a single brand. Recipients choose exactly where they spend within that category, from a curated list of local Uganda brands. Denominated in UGX (USh).
- USh
Connectivity Gift Card
Airtime · Internet
- USh
Bills Gift Card
Pay everyday
- USh
Electricity Gift Card
Prepaid power
- USh
Repairs Gift Card
Fix & restore
- USh
Care Services Gift Card
Health & wellness
- USh
Professional Services Gift Card
Trusted experts
- USh
Experiences Gift Card
Live · Stage · Travel
- USh
Books Gift Card
Stories & ideas
- USh
Pet Supplies Gift Card
For the family
- USh
Fitness Sports Gear Gift Card
Move further
- USh
Perfume Fragrance Gift Card
Eau & essence
- USh
Jewellery Watches Gift Card
Heirlooms
- USh
Fashion Gift Card
Closet edit
- USh
Beauty Gift Card
Skin · Hair · Make-up
- USh
Kids Toys Gift Card
Play, build, imagine
- USh
Home Living Gift Card
For the everyday
- USh
Electronics Gift Card
Tech & gadgets
- USh
Grocery Brands Gift Card
Pantry & fresh
- USh
Soft Drinks Juice Gift Card
Chilled & fizzy
- USh
Breakfast Cereals Bars Gift Card
Morning fuel
- USh
Coffee Tea Hot Drinks Gift Card
Steeped & brewed
- USh
Rice Pasta Maize Gift Card
Staples
- USh
Wine Drinks Gift Card
Cellar selection
- USh
Energy Drinks Gift Card
Charge up
24 categories · Uganda · UGX
Recipients redeem at local brands within each category — not locked to a single store.
Use cases
What companies use it for in Uganda.
Healthcare worker incentives
Issue rewards to community health workers across rural and urban Uganda. USSD redemption, no smartphone needed.
FMCG distributor rewards
Incentivise distributors and last-mile sellers for sales and stocking targets — tracked from a single dashboard.
Consumer promotions
In-pack and purchase-triggered rewards for consumer brands. Accessible on any phone.
NGO programme incentives
Issue participation rewards for community programmes, volunteer schemes, and survey panels.
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