Mobile Banking for Expats · Zanzibar
Majority Review 2026
The bank built for life abroad
Designed for international residents — one app for banking, calling & more
What is Majority?
Majority is a mobile banking subscription designed specifically for internationals living abroad. For $5.99/month, members get a Visa debit card, FDIC-insured US bank account, unlimited international calling, free international money transfers, and a supportive community of fellow expats. Refer a friend and earn $50 — your friend gets $10 when they sign up, add $20, and make 3 purchases within 30 days.
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What Majority Offers
Unlimited International Calling
Call your home country for free with unlimited minutes to 50+ countries included in your membership.
Visa Debit Card
Spend anywhere Visa is accepted. Fee-free ATM withdrawals at 55,000+ Allpoint ATMs in the US.
FDIC-Insured Bank Account
US bank account with up to $250,000 FDIC insurance — hold, spend, and receive USD.
Free International Transfers
Send money home for free — no transfer fees, competitive exchange rates.
Community & Perks
Join a community of internationals. Get discounts on shipping, flights, and local services.
Early Direct Deposit
Get your paycheck up to 2 days early with direct deposit to your Majority account.
$50 Referral Bonus
Refer a friend and earn $50. Your friend earns $10 when they sign up, add $20, and make 3 purchases within their 30-day trial.
Majority Pros & Cons
Our honest assessment for Zanzibar users
✓Pros
- ✓Designed specifically for internationals and expats
- ✓Unlimited free calling to 50+ countries included
- ✓FDIC-insured US bank account
- ✓Free international transfers with no fees
- ✓Supportive community and expat-specific perks
- ✓Earn $50 for every friend you refer
–Cons
- –Monthly membership fee of $5.99
- –Primarily focused on the US market
- –Not a full bank — limited to everyday banking features
Using Majority in Zanzibar, Tanzania
Local banking landscape · Tanzania · Africa
Zanzibar is Tanzania's semi-autonomous island, a world-famous spice island with an economy built on tourism (1M+ annual visitors), cloves, and a growing real estate and digital nomad sector.
Zanzibar's fintech adoption is strong with M-Pesa fundamental to the island's tourism economy, and growing international banking needs from the island's rapidly growing international resident community. TZS and USD accounts, tourism and hospitality business banking, and international banking for Zanzibar's growing community of international investors, digital nomads, and retirees. TZS accounts and multi-currency options are both available. Compare and open your account entirely online — no branch visit required.
Traditional Banks in Tanzania
CRDB Bank, NMB Bank, NBC (National Bank of Commerce), Equity Bank Tanzania
Tanzania's National Bank of Commerce (NBC) partnered with Mastercard to build Tanzania's first digital bank — a model for East Africa's banking modernisation.
Why Zanzibar Residents Choose Digital Banking
- ✓TZS & multi-currency accounts
- ✓M-Pesa integration
- ✓International remittances
- ✓East Africa cross-border
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Frequently Asked Questions
Majority — answers for Zanzibar users
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