How to Pay Your SakuraHost Invoice Using M-Pesa and Mobile Money
SakuraHost makes it easy for Tanzanian businesses and individuals to pay for hosting, domains, and SMS services using local mobile money networks. Our payment gateway, SakuraPay — a division of Saccura Group (T) Limited — supports all major mobile network operators (MNOs) including M-Pesa (Vodacom), Mixx by Yas (formerly Tigo Pesa), Selcom/TTCL Mobile, and CRDB SIM Banking, as well as direct bank transfer via CRDB.
Supported Payment Methods
SakuraPay currently supports the following payment channels:
- M-Pesa (Vodacom Tanzania) — Tanzania's most widely used mobile money platform
- Mixx by Yas (formerly Tigo Pesa) — available to all Yas/Tigo subscribers
- Selcom/TTCL Mobile Money — for TTCL mobile subscribers
- CRDB SIM Banking — for CRDB bank account holders with SIM banking enabled
- Bank Transfer (CRDB) — direct deposit to CRDB Account 10121429603 (TZS)
Step-by-Step: Paying via the Client Portal
Log into Your Client Area
Visit billing.sakurahost.co.tz and sign in with your registered email and password. If you don't have an account yet, you can register during checkout.
Navigate to Your Unpaid Invoice
Go to Billing > My Invoices from the main navigation. You'll see a list of all your invoices. Click on the invoice marked "Unpaid" that you wish to settle.
Click "Pay Now"
On the invoice detail page, click the "Pay Now" button. This will redirect you to the SakuraPay secure checkout page where you can select your preferred mobile money provider.
Select Your Mobile Money Provider
On the SakuraPay checkout page, you'll see cards for each supported MNO. Each card displays the provider's logo and specific payment instructions. Select the one that matches your mobile money account.
Follow the Provider-Specific Instructions
Each provider has slightly different USSD codes and procedures. Follow the on-screen instructions carefully and use the exact reference number provided.
M-Pesa Payment Instructions
To pay via M-Pesa (Vodacom Tanzania), follow these steps on your phone:
Bank Transfer Payment
If you prefer a direct bank deposit, transfer the invoice amount to:
- Bank: CRDB Bank Plc
- Account Name: Saccura Group (T) Limited
- Account Number: 10121429603
- Currency: TZS (Tanzanian Shillings)
Include your invoice number as the payment reference. Bank transfers may take 1-2 business days to be verified and applied. For CRDB banking queries, visit crdbbank.co.tz.
Payment Confirmation and Receipt
Once your payment is received and verified:
- Your invoice status will change to "Paid" in the client area
- You'll receive a payment confirmation email to your registered address
- Any associated services (hosting, domains, SMS credits) will be activated or renewed automatically
- A receipt is available for download from Billing > My Invoices
Troubleshooting Payment Issues
If your payment doesn't reflect within the expected timeframe:
- Verify that you used the correct reference number and exact amount
- Check your M-Pesa or mobile money transaction history for confirmation
- For bank transfers, allow up to 48 hours for processing
- Contact our support team at billing.sakurahost.co.tz/submitticket.php with your transaction ID and invoice number