Send money to Senegal

Compare today's live exchange rates and fees across every major provider, and see the hidden markup baked into each quote — so you find the cheapest way to send money to Senegal, to mobile money (Wave or Orange Money) or a bank account. Rates update every 30 minutes.

Quick answer: the best-value way to send money to Senegal right now is NALA — about 572.64 XOF per $1 with no transfer fee, ranked by how much actually arrives. Senegal pays out in the West African CFA franc (XOF), not the Central African CFA franc (XAF).

Mid-market rate: 574.3203 XOF per 1 USD· updated Jul 30, 2026, 7:26 AM UTC

Best rate right now

The best-value way to send money to Senegal right now is NALA: send $500 and your recipient gets 286,321.50 XOF — an effective 572.64 XOF per $1, with no transfer fee. Updated Jul 30, 2026, 7:26 AM UTC.

Best providers: USD → XOF

Ranked by what your recipient receives on a $500 transfer, fees included.

6 providers
Provider
Rate
Fee
True cost
You receive
NALABest value
Mobile money · In minutes
572.64
Free
$1.46 (0.29%)
286,321.50 XOF
NALABest valueMobile money · In minutes
Recipient gets
286,321.50XOF
Rate572.64
FeeFree
True cost$1.46 (0.29%)
Boss Money
Mobile money · In minutes
571.58
Free
$2.38 (0.48%)
285,791.25 XOF
Boss MoneyMobile money · In minutes
Recipient gets
285,791.25XOF
Rate571.58
FeeFree
True cost$2.38 (0.48%)
Remitly
Mobile money · In minutes
571.41
Free
$2.53 (0.51%)
285,705.00 XOF
RemitlyMobile money · In minutes
Recipient gets
285,705.00XOF
Rate571.41
FeeFree
True cost$2.53 (0.51%)
Western Union
Mobile money · In minutes
569.23
Free
$4.43 (0.89%)
284,616.55 XOF
Western UnionMobile money · In minutes
Recipient gets
284,616.55XOF
Rate569.23
FeeFree
True cost$4.43 (0.89%)
Sendwave
Mobile money · In minutes
555.85
$0.99
$17.07 (3.41%)
277,375.74 XOF
SendwaveMobile money · In minutes
Recipient gets
277,375.74XOF
Rate555.85
Fee$0.99
True cost$17.07 (3.41%)
WorldRemit
Mobile money · Within 1 hour
551.38
Free
$19.97 (3.99%)
275,691.15 XOF
WorldRemitMobile money · Within 1 hour
Recipient gets
275,691.15XOF
Rate551.38
FeeFree
True cost$19.97 (3.99%)
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Sending money to Senegal

In Senegal, mobile money is widespread — Wave and Orange Money are especially popular — alongside bank deposits in West African CFA francs (XOF).

Most of what you pay sending to Senegal is the exchange-rate markup baked into the rate, not the upfront fee. RemitBeat benchmarks every provider against the mid-market rate and ranks them by the amount that actually arrives in XOF, so you see the genuinely cheapest option rather than the flashiest headline fee.

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Sending money to Senegal — your questions

What is the cheapest way to send money to Senegal?+
As of the latest update, NALA offers the best value to Senegal, delivering 286,321.50 XOF on a $500 transfer (about 572.64 XOF per $1). The cheapest provider changes through the day, so check the live comparison above before sending.
How long does a transfer to Senegal take?+
Most providers deliver to mobile money (Wave or Orange Money) or a bank account in Senegal within minutes. Bank deposits can take a little longer than mobile money; the comparison shows the payout method for each provider.
What is the mid-market USD/XOF rate today?+
The current mid-market (interbank) rate is about 574.3203 XOF per USD. RemitBeat compares every provider's quote against it so you can see the true cost.
Is it safe to send money to Senegal?+
Yes — RemitBeat is a comparison service. We never move money or ask for your bank details or PIN. You send through the licensed provider you choose; the rate you see is the rate you get.