TUMA — TERMS & CONDITIONS
Effective date: 1 October 2025
Money Transfer International Limited (trading as TUMA) — Registered office: 107–111 Fleet Street, London, EC4A 2AB. Company registration number: 11653644. Authorised as a Small Payment Institution (SPI) by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
Part A — General Information
1. Corporate & Regulatory Details
1.1 Authorisation and regulatory status: Money Transfer International Ltd (t/a TUMA) is registered with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) as a Small Payment Institution (SPI) under Regulation 138 of the Payment Services Regulations 2017 (PSRs 2017).
1.2 Explanation for customers: TUMA does not safeguard customer funds and does not hold customer monies in an omnibus safeguarded client account. Funds transmitted through TUMA are processed using regulated payment channels and vendors, but funds sent using the service are NOT protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS). This means that in the unlikely event of the insolvency of any partner or of TUMA, customers will not have FSCS protection over funds held or transferred via the platform. Customers should therefore understand that TUMA acts as a facilitator of transfers and operates with pass-through settlement arrangements.
1.3 Verify our registration: You may verify the Company registration at Companies House: https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/11653644
1.4 Scope of SPI authorisation: As an SPI, TUMA is authorised to execute payment transactions and provide money remittance services. SPIs have a defined permitted activity set under PSRs 2017 and do not provide account information services (AIS) or other broader banking services. TUMA is permitted to provide remittance and execution of payments in accordance with its authorisation and applicable law.
1.5 Regulatory oversight and consultants: TUMA’s compliance programme is supported by external consultants. Contact details for regulatory queries are set out in the Contact section.
2. Scope of Service
2.1 Service overview: TUMA provides an online money transfer service that enables individuals located in the United Kingdom to send funds to recipients in specified destination countries.
2.2 Senders: Only individuals physically located in the United Kingdom may register as Senders. Acceptable identity documents at onboarding are: (a) UK Driving Licence, (b) UK Passport, or (c) International Passport together with a valid British residence permit.
2.3 Recipients and corridors: Supported destination countries at launch: Kenya and Tanzania. Additional corridors planned soon: Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Ethiopia, Malawi, Rwanda, South Sudan, Uganda. Availability of payout channels and limits may vary by destination.
2.4 Payout methods: Recipients may receive funds by mobile wallet, Paybill, or bank transfer only. TUMA does not support cash pickup and does not operate agent networks.
2.5 Customer type and permitted use: TUMA onboards and services individual, personal users only. Business accounts, merchant accounts, or payments intended for commercial purposes are not permitted. Users may not send funds on behalf of third parties (no third-party payments).
2.6 Vulnerable customers: Persons aged 70+, or customers identified as vulnerable, may be required to provide additional verification and/or nominated representative consent before onboarding or transacting.
Part B — Onboarding & Identity
3. Account eligibility and single-account policy: TUMA permits one account per individual natural person. Duplicate or multiple accounts are prohibited. Accounts that are duplicates may be suspended or permanently closed.
4. Prohibited document types: TUMA will not accept expired documents, screenshots, photocopies, forged or altered documents, images with signs of tampering, unclear or invalid documents. Documents presented must be original, valid and clearly attributable to the user.
5. Biometric consent and use: By registering for an account and using TUMA, you consent to the capture, processing and temporary storage of biometric data solely for the purposes of identity verification, fraud prevention and regulatory compliance for this service. Biometric data obtained at onboarding (such as a live selfie or motion check) will be processed in accordance with applicable data protection law and will be used only for verifying identity and preventing fraud in connection with the TUMA service. Biometric information will not be used for unrelated profiling, marketing, or any purposes beyond compliance and authentication without separate explicit consent. You may be asked to re-provide biometric verification during enhanced due diligence (EDD) or on periodic re-verification.
6. EDD documentation: For enhanced due diligence and risk elevated cases, TUMA may request additional documents including but not limited to recent bank statements, utility bills, payslips, employment letters, and additional identity documentation. Failure to provide requested documentation may lead to transaction refusal, account suspension, or account closure.
7. Re-verification and review frequency: TUMA conducts a review of customer information on a weekly basis to ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory obligations. Customers may be required to re-verify documents upon expiry, change of name/address/nationality, or where regulatory changes or risk indicators necessitate re-verification.
8. Device, IP and behavioural checks; VPN restrictions: TUMA collects device and transaction-related signals during onboarding and transactions. This includes IP address, device identifiers and transaction patterns for fraud prevention and compliance. Use of VPNs, proxies or non-UK IP addresses may prevent access to the platform or the ability to transact and may lead to suspension.
9. KYC coverage limitation: Collected biometric and KYC data are used for compliance of this product only; such data are not repurposed beyond the compliance and security needs of TUMA without separate consent.
Part C — FX, Fees & Transparency
10. Fees policy: At present TUMA does not charge a separate transfer fee. TUMA reserves the right to introduce fees in the future and will provide at least 14 days’ notice to customers before new fees are applied.
11. Exchange rates: Exchange rates are provided by market-sourced liquidity through TUMA’s banking and vendor partners. Rates displayed in the app are indicative at the time of instruction and are valued at execution. Forex markets are volatile and rates may change between time of instruction and execution. TUMA will display the exact rate and recipient amount at the point of confirmation.
12. Best Rate Commitment: TUMA maintains a Best Rate Commitment for marketing fairness. We monitor market rates and endeavour to offer competitive rates. This is a non-contractual commitment and rates are only guaranteed at execution as displayed at confirmation.
13. Rate lock and cutoff: Quotes are held and actionable for short periods by design. Typical operational target for rate lock is 30 seconds from quote issuance; however, market conditions can shorten or lengthen this window and TUMA will always indicate the expiry/validity on the quote where possible.
14. Rounding rules: Amounts are rounded according to destination currency conventions and payout channel rules. Where rounding applies, the displayed recipient amount is final.
Part D — Payment Methods, Authorisation & Settlement
15. Payment methods and Token (Open Banking): TUMA supports payment via Open Banking using Token as our Open Banking partner, and via card payment methods where supported by payment providers. Open Banking consent is granted during the payment flow and may be revoked by the user via their bank or the Token consent interface.
16. Card storage and security: TUMA does not store card details. Card storage (tokenisation) is managed by PCI-DSS compliant card service providers.
17. Authorisation and when an order is received: A transfer instruction is considered received once cleared authorisation and funds confirmation are received from the payment provider. For card payments this is when the payment provider confirms successful capture or settlement.
18. Immediate pass-through and settlement: TUMA operates on a pass-through settlement model and does not retain customer funds beyond the time required to execute the transfer. Transfers are executed immediately upon receipt of cleared funds and successful AML/compliance checks.
19. No scheduled or recurring transfers: TUMA does not support scheduled or recurring transfers at this time.
20. Right to delay for AML review: TUMA may delay execution of an otherwise valid transaction for up to 24 hours while conducting AML or compliance reviews without incurring liability for such delay.
21. No interest for delays: TUMA does not pay interest or other compensation for delays arising from compliance reviews, partner outages, network issues or other force majeure events.
Part E — Refunds, Reversals & Chargebacks
E.1 General Refund Principles
E.1.1 TUMA processes refunds in accordance with the Payment Services Regulations 2017 (PSRs 2017), FCA rules and its internal Refund Policy (Annex I). All refunds are subject to AML/CTF checks, source-verification checks and reconciliation with payment partners.
E.1.2 Refunds may be granted only where:
- (a) the Transaction has not yet been delivered to the Recipient;
- (b) the Customer requests cancellation before execution;
- (c) the Transaction fails due to system or provider error; or
- (d) TUMA is required by UK law to refund.
E.1.3 Where a payout partner experiences delay, TUMA will first attempt to complete the Transaction. The Customer will be contacted and asked whether they prefer:
- (a) completion of the Transaction, or
- (b) refund of the amount.
E.1.4 Refunds cannot be issued where funds have reached the final recipient or have been used, withdrawn, or consumed in the payout system.
E.1.5 Refunds will not be issued where a customer seeks to recover losses arising from social engineering, impersonation, fraudster contact, or misrepresentation by a Recipient or third party.
E.2 Refund Request Window
E.2.1 Refund requests must be submitted within forty-eight (48) hours of transaction initiation.
E.2.2 Late requests may be declined unless required by regulation or unless TUMA is responsible for a delay.
E.2.3 A refund request must include:
- (a) Customer name;
- (b) transaction reference;
- (c) bank or card used;
- (d) grounds for refund; and
- (e) any supporting documents required by TUMA (proof of payment, bank screenshot, etc.).
E.2.4 If a Customer makes an error but contacts TUMA immediately, TUMA may attempt to reverse the funds minus the transaction facilitation charge, provided execution has not yet completed.
E.3 Refund Processing Timelines
E.3.1 Refunds are processed within fourteen (14) calendar days from the date TUMA receives a valid request.
E.3.2 Where the Transaction is under AML investigation, funds will not be refunded or released until cleared by the MLRO in accordance with the MLR 2017.
E.3.3 If documentation or verification is pending, the refund timeline may be extended by seventy-two (72) hours following completion of required checks.
E.4 FX Treatment on Refunds
E.4.1 Refunds are always returned in GBP.
E.4.2 Refunds are issued at the prevailing FX rate at the time of refund, not at the original transaction rate.
E.4.3 Any FX losses arising between execution and refund are borne entirely by the Customer, except where:
- the refund is due to a confirmed TUMA technical failure, and
- the FX loss exceeds a goodwill threshold determined case-by-case.
E.4.4 Customers acknowledge that FX markets are highly volatile and Recipient amounts may change within seconds. By accepting these Terms, the Customer acknowledges and agrees that FX timing risk sits with the Customer.
E.5 Reversals for Incorrect Recipient Details
E.5.1 If incorrect details were entered, TUMA will attempt to reverse the funds only if the funds have not been successfully received by the Recipient.
E.5.2 The Customer must provide:
- (a) the correct intended number;
- (b) confirmation of the mistake;
- (c) any evidence requested by TUMA.
E.5.3 Reversal attempts are initiated within 72 hours, subject to payout-partner rules in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, etc.
E.5.4 If the Recipient cannot receive funds, TUMA may request alternative recipient details and complete the transaction within 24 hours.
E.5.5 If reversal fails, the Customer bears the full loss and is responsible for any payout-partner deduction fees.
E.6 Non-Refundable Scenarios
Refunds will not be issued when:
E.6.1 Funds were delivered to the Recipient.
E.6.2 The Customer entered incorrect details and reversal failed.
E.6.3 The Transaction is under AML/CTF review or a Suspicious Activity Report has been filed.
E.6.4 The Customer initiated the transfer voluntarily but was deceived via APP fraud, romance scam, impersonation, social engineering, phishing, or third-party fraud.
E.6.5 The Customer engaged with fraudsters impersonating TUMA. TUMA will never ask customers to send money or initiate transactions.
E.6.6 The Customer requested a chargeback instead of following TUMA’s refund process.
E.6.7 The customer’s onboarding or account information is under dispute, flagged, or incomplete.
E.7 Failed Transactions
E.7.1 If a Transaction fails due to network, system, or payout-partner issues, TUMA will refund the Customer immediately after confirming funds were not delivered.
E.7.2 Refund timing follows Section E.3.
E.8 Chargebacks
E.8.1 Chargebacks initiated without first contacting TUMA constitute misuse.
E.8.2 If a Customer files a chargeback:
- (a) the TUMA account will be immediately blocked;
- (b) TUMA will contest the chargeback with evidence;
- (c) TUMA may recover its losses if the dispute is resolved in its favour.
E.8.3 A £20 chargeback investigation fee applies and may be deducted from future refunds or payable by invoice.
E.8.4 TUMA may recover:
- administrative costs,
- legal costs,
- chargeback fines,
- negative balances, and
- fraud-related losses.
E.8.5 TUMA may permanently close accounts involved in repeated, abusive, or fraudulent chargebacks.
E.9 Documentation & Verification
E.9.1 TUMA may require:
- (a) bank statement showing the deduction,
- (b) screenshot from the banking app,
- (c) liveness verification,
- (d) proof of intended recipient,
- (e) refund declaration forms.
E.9.2 Refunds are not processed if documentation is incomplete or inconsistent.
E.10 AML, CTF & Regulatory Holds
E.10.1 Refunds will not be processed during AML review until the MLRO authorises release.
E.10.2 If TUMA files a Suspicious Activity Report (SAR), TUMA is legally prohibited from informing the Customer (POCA 2002 s.333).
E.10.3 No compensation is payable for AML-related delays, regulatory freezes or NCA consent waits.
E.11 Goodwill Refunds
E.11.1 Goodwill refunds are discretionary and must be approved by Compliance. TUMA retains the right to refuse goodwill in any case.
E.11.2 Goodwill refunds do not establish future rights or expectations.
E.12 Fraud & Customer Protection
E.12.1 TUMA will never:
- initiate calls asking customers to send money
- ask customers to reset passwords
- request login credentials
- ask for recipient details via unsolicited channels
- request initiation of transactions on behalf of the company.
E.12.2 Official TUMA communication channels are:
- Email: support@tuma.com
- WhatsApp Business: (insert official number)
E.12.3 TUMA does not communicate through private numbers, personal WhatsApp accounts, or unknown phone numbers.
E.13 Temporary Account Blocks
E.13.1 TUMA may temporarily block an account during:
- (a) suspicious behaviour review,
- (b) fraud alerts,
- (c) KYC discrepancies,
- (d) chargeback disputes.
E.13.2 TUMA is not required to disclose internal reasons for blocks. “Internal review” is a sufficient and lawful explanation.
E.14 Final Decision
E.14.1 TUMA’s final determination on refunds, reversals, and chargebacks is binding unless contrary to law.
E.14.2 By using TUMA, the Customer agrees to Part E and Annex I in full.
Part F — Transaction Monitoring & Risk Management
28. Monitoring overview: TUMA operates a transaction monitoring programme which combines automated monitoring and manual review. Transaction behaviour is scored against internal risk models and thresholds.
29. Risk categories: Customers and transactions are categorised as Low, Medium, High or Prohibited for risk-based monitoring and controls.
30. Automated and manual review: Automated systems detect anomalies which are triaged to human analysts for manual review where necessary. The escalation path is: Compliance Analyst > MLRO > Senior Management > FCA (if required).
31. Partial freezes: TUMA may impose partial holds on transaction amounts pending review. Partial freezes do not constitute acceptance or completion of a refund and will be lifted or escalated when the review concludes.
32. Scam assistance: TUMA will provide reasonable assistance to customers who fall victim to scams, including attempting reversals and providing evidence for law enforcement. Such assistance is not a guarantee of recovery.
33. No liability for recipient fraud: TUMA is not liable for funds misappropriated by a recipient or their agents where the recipient has received and used funds, or where local payout rules render payouts irrevocable.
Part G — Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Sanctions & Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD)
34. Legal framework: TUMA complies with the Money Laundering Regulations 2017, the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, and related statutory instruments and guidance. TUMA will file Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) with the NCA or relevant authority where required.
35. PEPs and sanctions: TUMA does not onboard true Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) as part of its standard risk appetite and will decline onboarding where a PEP or sanctioned individual cannot be accepted. All customers are screened against sanctions lists and watchlists.
36. EDD triggers and documentation: EDD may be required where a customer’s behaviour or profile indicates elevated risk. EDD documentation may include bank statements, payslips, utility bills, proof of employment, and additional ID.
37. Record retention: TUMA retains transactional and KYC records for at least seven (7) years from the date of last activity, in line with regulatory obligations.
Part H — Data Protection & Security
38. Privacy and processing: TUMA processes personal data in accordance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. The Privacy Policy sets out detailed categories of processed personal data, purposes, legal bases, rights and retention schedules.
39. Data subject rights: Customers have the right to access, rectify, restrict, object, request portability and request erasure of personal data subject to legal retention obligations. Users may request deletion immediately, but TUMA will retain or anonymise data securely after 7 years to satisfy regulatory retention obligations.
40. DPO contact: For data protection queries or rights requests contact disputes@tuma.com.
41. Breach notification: TUMA will notify relevant supervisory authorities and affected individuals of a personal data breach within 72 hours where required by law, and will cooperate with authorities on remediation.
42. Security controls: TUMA enforces employee 2-factor authentication (2FA) and role-based access controls. Customers are required to keep account credentials confidential and to notify TUMA immediately of any suspected compromise.
Part I — Liability, Force Majeure & Indemnity
43. Liability cap: Except where liability cannot be lawfully limited (e.g., death, personal injury, fraud where applicable laws exclude limits), TUMA’s aggregate liability for direct loss is limited to £1,000 per account and is dependent on the transaction and demonstrated direct loss.
44. User negligence and fraud: Users are liable for losses resulting from negligent behaviour such as sharing credentials, failing to secure devices, or failing to report compromises promptly.
45. Force Majeure: TUMA is not liable for delays or failures caused by events outside its reasonable control including, but not limited to, strikes, pandemics, government action, FX market suspension, power outages, telecommunication failures, cyber-attacks, or third-party vendor outages.
46. Regulatory intervention: If a regulator or foreign authority imposes restrictions (including currency controls or freezes), TUMA is not liable for the consequences of such intervention.
47. Indemnity: Customers will indemnify TUMA against claims, losses and liabilities arising from misuse of the service, intentional or negligent breaches of these Terms, or provision of false information.
Part J — Complaints & Dispute Resolution
48. Complaints handling: Initial contact should be to support@tuma.com for operational issues and disputes@tuma.com for formal disputes. The internal escalation is Support > Compliance Analyst > MLRO > Senior Management.
49. Formal complaints timing: Formal complaints must be raised within 5 days of the incident where practicable.
50. Response times: TUMA aims to acknowledge complaints within 5 business days, to resolve straightforward matters within 48 hours where feasible, and complex matters within 8 weeks in line with FCA DISP expectations.
51. Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS): If a complaint remains unresolved, eligible UK customers may refer the matter to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
52. Compensation: TUMA may offer compensation up to £1,000 or the value of direct loss as part of a valid complaint resolution, subject to investigation and evidence.
Part K — Communications & Marketing Consent
53. Official notices: Notices and legal communications shall be delivered by email to the customer’s registered email address or via in-app notification. An email is deemed received 48 hours after sending if no delivery failure notice is received.
54. Marketing consent: Marketing communications will be sent only with the user’s consent. TUMA uses a single opt-in method at registration for marketing communications by email, WhatsApp and SMS, and users may opt out at any time via settings or by contacting support.
55. Language: These Terms and all communications are in English. If a translated version exists, the English version governs in case of conflict.
Part L — Termination, Dormancy & Account Closure
56. Voluntary closure: Customers may request account closure; TUMA will process voluntary closure requests within 24 hours subject to verification and outstanding transaction resolution.
57. Dormant accounts: Accounts with no transaction activity for six (6) months will be rendered dormant. Dormant accounts will remain in a suspended state until the user contacts support and re-verifies identity.
58. Funds on closure: On closure or dormancy, available funds will be refunded to the sender less any recoverable costs or charges incurred in attempting refunds or reversals.
59. Suspension pending investigation: Accounts under investigation for suspicious activity or regulatory reasons may remain suspended until cleared by TUMA or regulators.
Part M — International Transfers & Recipient Country Law
60. Recipient-country regulations: Transfers are subject to the laws and regulations of the recipient country including local exchange control, taxation or mobile-money levy rules (for example, Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) and Bank of Tanzania (BoT) requirements).
61. Taxes and levies: Any local taxes, fees or levies imposed by the recipient country or payout partner will be reflected in the final amount shown to the sender where practicable.
62. Recipient-side restrictions: TUMA is not liable for delays, deductions or seizure of funds caused by recipient-country authorities, payout partner rules or local law.
Part N — Operational Resilience & Governance
63. Policies: TUMA maintains documented policies including an AML policy, Business-wide Risk Assessment, Data Protection policy, Cyber Security policy and a Whistleblower policy. These policies are available on request by legitimate regulatory or audit request.
64. Business continuity and disaster recovery: TUMA maintains a business continuity plan. In the event of severe system outages, TUMA aims to resume core services within 72 hours or sooner depending on the nature of the incident.
65. Cybersecurity and testing: TUMA conducts periodic penetration tests and vulnerability assessments and follows industry best practices to protect customer data and systems.
66. Audit frequency and oversight: Internal audits are carried out quarterly and external audits annually. The MLRO and senior management have oversight responsibility for compliance and audit remediation.
Part O — Future Products, Referral & Loyalty Programs
67. Virtual accounts and new products: TUMA may introduce new products including virtual GBP accounts, referral programs and loyalty schemes. Specific terms will be provided at product launch.
68. Amendments: TUMA reserves the right to amend these Terms. Material changes to fees or fundamental service changes will be notified in advance. Introduction of new products may be governed by separate terms which users must accept.
Part P — Governing Law, Arbitration & Jurisdiction
69. Governing law: These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales and operate within the regulatory framework of the FCA.
70. Mediation and arbitration: Parties shall attempt to resolve disputes by mediation before commencing arbitration or court proceedings. Arbitration proceedings, if required, will be conducted under the rules of the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) with seat in London and the English language to govern proceedings.
71. Small claims: Nothing in these Terms precludes a customer from pursuing a small claims court action in England and Wales where applicable.
Part Q — Definitions & Interpretation
72. Definitions: "Account" means a TUMA user account; "Sender" means the person sending funds; "Recipient" means the person receiving funds; "Transaction" or "Order" means an instruction to transfer funds; "PSRs" means Payment Services Regulations 2017; "MLR" means Money Laundering Regulations 2017; "FCA" means Financial Conduct Authority.
73. Interpretation: Headings are for convenience only. References to statutes include amendments and delegated legislation.
Annexes
Annex A — Refund Policy: The Refund Policy is attached. It sets out the operational steps, notification requirements and timelines for refunds, reversals and chargebacks.
Annex B — Privacy Policy: The Privacy Policy is attached and governs data processing, retention, transfers, data subject rights and breach notification procedures.
Contact & Notices
Support: support@tuma.com
Disputes & Data Protection: disputes@tuma.com
Registered Address: 107–111 Fleet Street, London, EC4A 2AB
Company registration number: 11653644

