Send money to Senegal from the US
You pay in US dollars and your recipient is paid in West African CFA franc (XOF), to their mobile money wallet or bank account. You see the fee, the rate and exactly what they receive before you pay.
- Paid by mobile money or bank deposit
- Pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay
- Most transfers arrive within minutes
How they get paid
Straight to their mobile money wallet, or into their bank account in Senegal. The name you enter must match the account.
How long it takes
Most transfers arrive within minutes. Some bank deposits can take up to one business day.
What it costs
The fee and the USD to XOF rate are on the review screen, with the amount your recipient gets, before you pay. How pricing works
Sending to Senegal, step by step
Create your account
On the website or on WhatsApp. Then verify your ID once with a photo ID and a selfie.
Add your recipient
Their full name and mobile money number or bank account in Senegal.
Enter the amount
See the fee, the XOF rate and what they receive.
Confirm and pay
Confirm with your PIN, pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay, and track it under Activity.
Questions about sending to Senegal
How do I send money to Senegal from the US?
Create a SonghaiPay account, verify your ID once, add your recipient in Senegal and choose how much to send. You see the fee, the USD to XOF rate and what they will receive before you pay with a card, Apple Pay or Google Pay.
How will my recipient in Senegal get the money?
Mobile money or bank deposit. Mobile money goes straight to their wallet; a bank deposit goes to their account. The name you enter must match the account.
How long does it take to send money to Senegal?
Most transfers arrive within minutes. Some bank deposits can take up to one business day.
What is the current USD to XOF exchange rate?
The rate on this page is the one we are quoting in the app, and the page shows when it was last updated. Rates change; the rate for your transfer is shown before you pay and locked once you confirm.
Other countries
Send money to Senegal
Join the waitlist and we’ll let you know as soon as you can send. You’ll see exactly what your family receives before you pay.