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 591.18 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: 588.5291 XOF per 1 USD· updated Oct 29, 2026, 3:27 PM UTC

Best rate right now

The best-value way to send money to Senegal right now is NALA: send $500 and your recipient gets 295,590.00 XOF — an effective 591.18 XOF per $1, with no transfer fee. Updated Oct 29, 2026, 3:27 PM 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
NALABest value
Mobile money · In minutes
591.18
Free
Beats mid
295,590.00 XOF
NALABest valueMobile money · In minutes
Recipient gets
295,590.00XOF
Rate591.18
FeeFree
True costBeats mid
Boss Money
Mobile money · In minutes
585.49
Free
$2.58 (0.52%)
292,743.70 XOF
Boss MoneyMobile money · In minutes
Recipient gets
292,743.70XOF
Rate585.49
FeeFree
True cost$2.58 (0.52%)
Western Union
Mobile money · In minutes
582.27
Free
$5.32 (1.06%)
291,133.90 XOF
Western UnionMobile money · In minutes
Recipient gets
291,133.90XOF
Rate582.27
FeeFree
True cost$5.32 (1.06%)
Sendwave
Mobile money · In minutes
570.07
$0.99
$16.67 (3.33%)
284,472.09 XOF
SendwaveMobile money · In minutes
Recipient gets
284,472.09XOF
Rate570.07
Fee$0.99
True cost$16.67 (3.33%)
WorldRemit
Mobile money · Within 1 hour
565.49
Free
$19.57 (3.91%)
282,744.40 XOF
WorldRemitMobile money · Within 1 hour
Recipient gets
282,744.40XOF
Rate565.49
FeeFree
True cost$19.57 (3.91%)

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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 295,590.00 XOF on a $500 transfer (about 591.18 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 588.5291 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.