How to deposit and withdraw with MTN MoMo or Airtel Money on Sabula 256

Sabula 256 runs entirely on Mobile Money. You do not need a bank account or a card: deposits come from your MTN MoMo or Airtel Money line, and withdrawals go back to it. All amounts are in Uganda Shillings.

Before you start

• You need a Sabula 256 account. Signing up asks for your name, email and phone number, and you confirm your email.
• You need an active MTN or Airtel Mobile Money line in Uganda with enough balance for the deposit and any network charges.
• You must be 18 or older.

How to deposit

1. Log in and open Wallet, then choose Deposit.
2. Enter the amount. The minimum deposit is UGX 1,000 and the maximum is UGX 200,000 per transaction.
3. Enter the MTN or Airtel number you want to pay from.
4. A payment prompt is sent to that phone. Approve it with your Mobile Money PIN.
5. Once the payment is confirmed, the money shows in your Sabula 256 wallet.

If no prompt arrives, check that the number is correct and that the phone has network, then try again. Never share your Mobile Money PIN with anyone. Sabula 256 staff will never ask for it.

How to withdraw

1. Open Wallet and choose Withdraw.
2. Enter the amount and the Mobile Money number to receive it.
3. Confirm. The amount is sent to your Mobile Money line.

Most withdrawals complete within minutes. They can take longer during network congestion.

Limits to know

• Minimum deposit: UGX 1,000
• Maximum deposit: UGX 200,000 per transaction
• Minimum withdrawal: UGX 5,000
• Maximum withdrawal: UGX 1,000,000 per transaction
• Identity verification: once your withdrawals over a 30-day period pass UGX 5,000,000 in total, you are asked to verify your identity before withdrawing more

Fees

Sabula 256 does not charge a fee on deposits or withdrawals. Your network operator may apply its standard Mobile Money charges, which are outside our control.

The platform fee is taken on markets, not on your wallet: 8% of the pool on markets whose total pool is UGX 50,000 or more. How prediction markets work explains this with an example.

If something goes wrong

• Money left your phone but is not in your wallet: wait a few minutes, then refresh the wallet page. If it still has not arrived, contact support and include the Mobile Money transaction ID from your SMS.
• A withdrawal is still pending after two hours: contact support through the Help Centre.

Keep it under control

You can set a daily deposit limit for yourself, or take a break from the platform, on the Responsible Gambling page. Deposit only what you can afford to lose.