USA → SENEGAL

Send Money from the USA to Senegal

Compare international money transfer providers sending USD from the United States to Senegal. Review exchange rates, fees, delivery speed, and payout methods before choosing a provider.

Quick Comparison Summary

Benchmark

$100 USD bank transfer

Providers Compared

9 providers

Delivery Methods

Bank deposit, cash pickup, mobile wallet, card

Last Updated

August 17, 2026

Compare Senegal Money Transfer Providers

Provider	Promotion	Fee Type	Payout Method	Delivery Speed	Best For
Remitly	Welcome rate on first $500 transferred	No Fee	Bank Deposit, Cash Pickup, Mobile Wallet	Minutes	Best welcome offer for first-time senders
LemFi	No current promo — standard rates apply	No Fee	Mobile Wallet, Bank Account	Minutes	Zero-fee transfers to mobile wallet and bank accounts
Western Union	$0 fee: first online transfer	No fee — first transfer	Bank Deposit, Cash Pickup, Mobile Wallet	Minutes	Fast delivery and payout flexibility
Revolut	No current promo — standard rates apply	Flat Fee ($3.37)	Bank Account	Next Day	Low-cost bank-to-bank transfers
Taptap Send	No current promo — standard rates apply	No Fee	Mobile Wallet, Bank Account	Instant	Wide local coverage with zero transfer fees
Sendwave	Intro rate discount: $0.99 fee waived	No fee — first transfer	Wave, Orange, Bank Account, Cash Pickup	Instant	Wave and Orange mobile money with a first-transfer discount
Paysend	No current promo — standard rates apply	Flat Fee ($1.99)	Visa, Mastercard, Bank Account	Minutes	Card and bank account transfers with a flat fee
WorldRemit	No current promo — standard rates apply	Flat Fee ($2.99)	Cash Pickup, Bank Deposit, Mobile Wallet	Within 1 hour	Fast cash pickup option
Xoom	No current promo — standard rates apply	Fee varies by payment method	Bank Deposit, Mobile Wallet, Cash Pickup	Minutes	Fee-free option via PYUSD

🇸🇳 About Sending Money to Senegal

Senegal relies heavily on remittances from its diaspora, with the United States among the largest sending countries for a corridor that now represents a major share of the national economy.

Did you know?

Remittances to Senegal reached a record $3.75 billion in 2024, equivalent to roughly 11.6% of GDP — well above the average for least-developed countries — with the United States among the largest sending countries.

Senegal has one of the highest mobile money adoption rates in West Africa, at around 67%, dominated by two platforms, Wave and Orange Money, which is why Sendwave names both specifically in its payout options rather than describing a generic “mobile wallet.”

Only Sendwave names Wave and Orange Money specifically among the providers compared here; the rest describe their mobile wallet option more generally, reflecting how differently each provider integrates with Senegal’s mobile money infrastructure.

Source: World Bank remittance data; industry research on Senegal’s mobile money market (Wave and Orange Money adoption). Remittance totals fluctuate year to year and are cited as approximate.

Available Providers for Senegal

Not a ranking — each provider fits a different use case. See the comparison table above for current promotions and fee types.

Remitly

Typical use case: Best welcome offer for first-time senders
Delivery: Minutes
Payout options: Bank Deposit, Cash Pickup, Mobile Wallet

LemFi

Typical use case: Zero-fee transfers to mobile wallet and bank accounts
Delivery: Minutes
Payout options: Mobile Wallet, Bank Account

Western Union

Typical use case: Fast delivery and payout flexibility
Delivery: Minutes
Payout options: Bank Deposit, Cash Pickup, Mobile Wallet

Revolut

Typical use case: Low-cost bank-to-bank transfers
Delivery: Next Day
Payout options: Bank Account

Taptap Send

Typical use case: Wide local coverage with zero transfer fees
Delivery: Instant
Payout options: Mobile Wallet, Bank Account

Sendwave

Typical use case: Wave and Orange mobile money with a first-transfer discount
Delivery: Instant
Payout options: Wave, Orange, Bank Account, Cash Pickup

Paysend

Typical use case: Card and bank account transfers with a flat fee
Delivery: Minutes
Payout options: Visa, Mastercard, Bank Account

WorldRemit

Typical use case: Fast cash pickup option
Delivery: Within 1 hour
Payout options: Cash Pickup, Bank Deposit, Mobile Wallet

Xoom

Typical use case: Fee-free option via PYUSD
Delivery: Minutes
Payout options: Bank Deposit, Mobile Wallet, Cash Pickup

Methodology

Remit Architect compares providers using a standardized $100 USD transfer benchmark from a U.S. bank account to a recipient account in Senegal. Rates, fees, and availability change frequently and are reviewed on a recurring cycle; figures shown may not reflect real-time pricing — always confirm the current rate and fee directly on the provider’s site before sending.

Sending country: United States Destination: Senegal Last reviewed: August 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Sending Money FAQs

What is the cheapest way to send money to Senegal?

Remitly, LemFi, and Taptap Send all currently list “No Fee” as their standard fee type, and Sendwave and Western Union both waive their fee on a first transfer. Paysend charges a flat $1.99 fee, WorldRemit a flat $2.99 fee, and Revolut a flat $3.37 fee. Compare current fee types in the table above before choosing.

How long does an international transfer to Senegal take?

Delivery speed varies by provider: Sendwave and Taptap Send deliver instantly, WorldRemit typically arrives within 1 hour, Remitly, LemFi, Western Union, Paysend, and Xoom arrive in minutes, and Revolut can take until the next day — the slowest option on this corridor.

Can I send money to Senegal via Wave or Orange Money?

Sendwave specifically lists Wave and Orange Money as payout options for this corridor. Several other providers — Remitly, LemFi, Western Union, Taptap Send, WorldRemit, and Xoom — also offer mobile wallet payout, described more generally rather than naming Wave or Orange directly.

Which money transfer service has the best exchange rate for Senegal?

Exchange rates change throughout the day and by payment method, and none of the providers compared here publish a fixed guaranteed rate for this corridor — check each provider’s site directly for the current rate before sending.

How much does it cost to send $100 USD to Senegal?

Cost depends on the provider and payment method. Paysend charges a flat $1.99 fee, WorldRemit a flat $2.99 fee, Revolut a flat $3.37 fee, and several other providers currently charge no standing fee or waive it on a first transfer. See the Fee Type column in the comparison table above for each provider’s current structure.

Corridor FAQ

Why does only one provider name Wave and Orange Money specifically for Senegal?

Wave and Orange Money are Senegal’s two dominant mobile money platforms, together used by the large majority of the country’s mobile money adoption. Sendwave lists both by name in its payout description; other providers on this corridor describe a broader “mobile wallet” option instead, which may or may not route through Wave or Orange depending on the recipient’s account.