If you have tried to deposit into a Zimbabwean betting account and found EcoCash temporarily blocked or restricted, you already know the frustration. OneMoney betting sites in Zimbabwe exist precisely for this reason — NetOne’s mobile wallet has become the backup channel a growing number of punters reach for in 2026, but not every bookmaker that lists mobile money support has actually switched it on for OneMoney specifically.
This guide checks each major bookmaker’s own payment page rather than repeating the blanket claim that “most sites accept OneMoney like they accept EcoCash.” For a full breakdown of EcoCash speed, fees and reliability specifically, see our EcoCash betting sites guide — this article covers the gap that guide doesn’t: OneMoney.
What Is OneMoney, and Why Are Bettors Turning to It?
OneMoney is the mobile financial services wallet run by NetOne, Zimbabwe’s second-largest mobile network operator. It covers sending and receiving money, merchant payments, bill payments, airtime top-ups and wallet-to-bank transfers — the same basic toolkit as EcoCash, built on NetOne’s own network instead of Econet’s.
The reason it matters for betting specifically: EcoCash has periodically restricted gambling-related transactions in the past, and that periodic friction is exactly what has pushed a share of Zimbabwean bettors to keep a OneMoney wallet funded as a backup. It is not a replacement for EcoCash’s reach, but it is a genuine second option when your primary wallet is temporarily unavailable for a deposit.
OneMoney vs EcoCash for Betting: What Actually Changes
The two wallets work almost identically from a bettor’s side — phone number, USSD prompt or in-app request, balance updates within minutes. The real differences show up in the transaction ceilings. On 1XBET, for instance, one comparison of Zimbabwean betting payment methods lists OneMoney at a $1 minimum and $1,000 maximum per transaction, against $1 to $2,000 for EcoCash on the same platform — both instant, both free of charge on the bookmaker’s side.
In practice that means OneMoney suits most recreational stake sizes without issue, but a punter depositing close to four figures in one go will hit the ceiling sooner on OneMoney than on EcoCash and need to split the transaction.
Fees and Tax You Actually Pay
Two separate charges apply to any mobile money bet in Zimbabwe right now, and they are easy to confuse:
- IMTT (Intermediated Money Transfer Tax) — charged on the transfer itself. According to a 2026 breakdown of Zimbabwe’s mobile money tariffs, this sits at 2% on USD transfers and 1.5% on ZWG (ZiG) transfers, the ZiG rate having been cut from 2% in the 2026 National Budget. Transfers under roughly $5 are exempt.
- Withholding tax on winnings — this one has nothing to do with your deposit method. Since 1 January 2026, under the Finance Act No. 7 of 2025, operators must withhold 25% of gross winnings at the point of payout, confirmed by ZIMRA’s public notice on the new withholding tax. It applies the same way whether you deposited via OneMoney, EcoCash or a card. We cover what this means for your payouts in detail in our Zimbabwe betting tax 2026 guide.
Neither of these charges is unique to OneMoney, but it is worth knowing they stack: the IMTT hits your deposit, the 25% withholding hits your eventual payout.
Which Betting Sites in Zimbabwe Actually Accept OneMoney?
Here is where most generic guides get vague. Checking each bookmaker’s own payment listing gives a clearer picture:
- 1XBET — confirmed. OneMoney is listed as a direct deposit and withdrawal option, $1 minimum, $1,000 maximum per transaction, instant and free of charge.
- Bwinners — confirmed. The Zimbabwe site’s own payment menu lists EcoCash, InnBucks, O’Mari, OneMoney, SmileCash, Card and Phone as accepted methods.
- Mwors — accepted, but confirm your channel first. OneMoney appears among Mwors’ accepted methods, and some sources report same-day payout on it. Other reports suggest mobile money support at Mwors can depend on whether you’re depositing through the app or at a physical shop counter — worth confirming with your local outlet before relying on it for a large deposit.
- Betway — not confirmed. Betway’s own Zimbabwe payment information centres on cards and eWallets; OneMoney does not appear on its listed methods. Don’t assume it works — check the deposit menu in your account before funding via OneMoney.
- PremierBet — not confirmed. PremierBet Zimbabwe’s published methods are EcoCash, InnBucks, O’Mari, Mastercard and Voucher. OneMoney is not among them at the time of writing.
If you already have accounts open at Betway or PremierBet, EcoCash or InnBucks remain your safest bet there. For OneMoney specifically, 1XBET and Bwinners are the two options with the clearest, officially listed support today, with Mwors usable as a third option once you’ve confirmed your deposit channel.
How to Deposit With OneMoney at a Supported Bookmaker
- Open your betting account on 1XBET or Bwinners and go to the deposit section.
- Select OneMoney (NetOne) from the list of payment methods.
- Enter the amount — keep it at or under $1,000 per transaction on platforms with that ceiling.
- Confirm via the USSD prompt or in-app request sent to your registered NetOne number.
- Enter your OneMoney PIN to authorise the transfer.
- Check your betting balance — it should reflect within minutes.
As with any new payment method on a platform you haven’t used before, send a small test amount first rather than your full bankroll in one go.
Withdrawal Speed and Reliability: What to Expect
Where OneMoney is genuinely supported, withdrawal speed is comparable to EcoCash — typically minutes rather than the 1-3 working days a bank transfer can take. The trade-off is reach: fewer bookmakers have switched it on, and support at some operators (as with Mwors above) can vary by channel. Treat it as a reliable secondary wallet rather than your only funding method, and keep at least one alternative (EcoCash, InnBucks or a card) active in case a specific bookmaker’s OneMoney integration is temporarily unavailable.
For a wider view of which Zimbabwean bookmakers rank best overall on speed, bonuses and licensing, see our full ranking of the best Zimbabwe betting sites.
Quick Answers
Is OneMoney as widely accepted as EcoCash for betting in Zimbabwe? No — EcoCash remains the dominant mobile money option among bookmakers, while OneMoney support is currently limited to a smaller number of platforms, confirmed here at 1XBET and Bwinners.
Does OneMoney charge extra fees for betting deposits? The bookmakers listed above process OneMoney deposits free of charge on their end; the IMTT (2% USD / 1.5% ZWG) is a government transfer tax that applies regardless of the bookmaker.
Will my OneMoney winnings be taxed differently from EcoCash winnings? No — the 25% withholding tax on gross winnings applies the same way no matter which payment method funded the original bet.
Steeve Morton covers online betting and gambling regulation in Zimbabwe: bookmaker licensing, tax rules on deposits and winnings, and mobile payment methods like EcoCash. He tracks changes to Zimbabwean gambling law and cross-checks every regulatory claim against the relevant authority before publishing.
