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 Boss Money — about 563.05 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: 565.3282 XOF per 1 USD· updated Sep 13, 2026, 8:30 AM UTC

Best rate right now

The best-value way to send money to Senegal right now is Boss Money: send $500 and your recipient gets 281,522.55 XOF — an effective 563.05 XOF per $1, with no transfer fee. Updated Sep 13, 2026, 8:30 AM UTC.

Best providers: USD → XOF

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

5 providers
Provider
Rate
Fee
True cost
You receive
Boss MoneyBest value
Mobile money · In minutes
563.05
Free
$2.02 (0.40%)
281,522.55 XOF
Boss MoneyBest valueMobile money · In minutes
Recipient gets
281,522.55XOF
Rate563.05
FeeFree
True cost$2.02 (0.40%)
Western Union
Mobile money · In minutes
559.28
Free
$5.35 (1.07%)
279,638.75 XOF
Western UnionMobile money · In minutes
Recipient gets
279,638.75XOF
Rate559.28
FeeFree
True cost$5.35 (1.07%)
NALA
Mobile money · In minutes
552.60
Free
$11.25 (2.25%)
276,301.50 XOF
NALAMobile money · In minutes
Recipient gets
276,301.50XOF
Rate552.60
FeeFree
True cost$11.25 (2.25%)
Sendwave
Mobile money · In minutes
548.70
$0.99
$15.70 (3.14%)
273,806.41 XOF
SendwaveMobile money · In minutes
Recipient gets
273,806.41XOF
Rate548.70
Fee$0.99
True cost$15.70 (3.14%)
WorldRemit
Mobile money · Within 1 hour
544.29
Free
$18.61 (3.72%)
272,143.50 XOF
WorldRemitMobile money · Within 1 hour
Recipient gets
272,143.50XOF
Rate544.29
FeeFree
True cost$18.61 (3.72%)
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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, Boss Money offers the best value to Senegal, delivering 281,522.55 XOF on a $500 transfer (about 563.05 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 565.3282 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.