Sendwave review
Sendwave (owned by WorldRemit) specializes in fast, low-cost transfers to Africa and South Asia via mobile money. No fees — revenue comes from exchange rate margin.
Countries
15+
Currencies
15+
Speed
Instant to minutes
Fees
$0 fee — revenue from exchange rate margin
Is Sendwave the right choice?
Sendwave should be evaluated on the receiving method offered for your particular destination. A mobile-money transfer, a bank deposit and a Sendwave Wallet transfer are different products; a previous successful payment through one does not establish the terms of another.
What we measured over the last 91 days
Use the displayed comparison as a price check for its stated currency pair and amount. Sendwave’s final confirmation remains the place to check the fee, exchange rate and receiving method for your actual beneficiary. Promotional pricing or wallet rewards should not be assumed to apply to every transfer.
A repeat payment to a confirmed recipient
Saving a beneficiary can simplify an allowance when the same account or mobile-money number remains active. Before repeating it, check that the selected receiving product still matches the one the family expects.
When the destination product is unclear
Do not treat a balance in Sendwave Wallet as identical to a local-currency bank credit. If a further conversion or withdrawal is needed for the recipient’s bill, include that step before comparing usable payouts.
Before you send with Sendwave
Sendwave’s support information says pricing depends on the route, funding, receiving method and amount. It publishes delivery ranges rather than a universal instant-arrival promise. Check the estimate shown for the selected payment before confirming.
Pros
- Zero transfer fees
- Instant delivery to mobile money wallets
- Simple, fast app experience
Cons
- Limited to ~15 countries (Africa & South Asia focus)
- Exchange rate markup built into rate
- Low max transfer limit ($5,000)
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Published by Sendwave. Not measured by us; Sendwave’s limits and methods vary by country.
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