Send money to Cameroon
Wise
Rate 582.8363 · Fee free
You send
$1,000
Estimated receipt
FCFA582,836
FCFA17,800 more than the lowest estimate
Affiliate link · No extra cost to you
Quick answer: Wise ranks first of 3 for 1,000 USD → XAF: 582,836.3 XAF estimated. 17,836.57 XAF separates first from last.
Latest pricing observation: . Quotes are kept per USD→XAF pair, not per country, so check is served before you commit. Methodology.
What is the cheapest way to send USD to XAF?
Sending $1,000 to Cameroon, ranked by estimated payout.
Source: our collected quotes
564.9997
Free
FCFA564,999.73
Send
Estimated payout difference: FCFA17,836.57 between first and last on $1,000.
Cameroon is Central Africa's largest economy and a significant remittance destination, receiving over $400 million annually from its diaspora concentrated in France, the United States, Germany, and neighboring Nigeria. The country uses the Central African CFA franc (XAF), which is pegged to the euro at a fixed rate of 655.957 XAF per EUR — identical to the West African CFA franc peg. Orange Money and MTN MoMo are the dominant mobile wallets, and cash pickup through Express Union (a Cameroonian money transfer network) complements global operators.
- Orange Money Cameroon and MTN MoMo Cameroon together serve over 12 million mobile money accounts, transforming financial access across the country.
- The XAF-EUR peg at 655.957 eliminates exchange rate risk for European senders — fees become the only cost variable on the EUR/XAF corridor.
- Express Union is Cameroon's homegrown transfer network with over 600 branches across all 10 regions, rivaling Western Union in domestic coverage.
- Major banks include Afriland First Bank, Société Générale Cameroun, Ecobank, and UBA Cameroon.
- The BEAC (Central Bank of Central African States) regulates all cross-border transfers in the CEMAC zone, including Cameroon.
Which provider offers the best USD to XAF rate?
Wise
4.3Exchange rate
582.8363
Fee
Free
Recipient gets
FCFA582,836.30
Speed
Instant to 2 days
Guides, fees & how it works
Which provider suits each USD→XAF transfer?
Wise currently leads on both cost and speed for transfers to Cameroon.
Cheapest transfer
Wise
Delivers the most XAF for your money
Fastest transfer
Wise
Delivers in Instant to 2 days
Bank transfer
Wise
Best rate for bank deposit to Cameroon
What you need to send money to Cameroon
Full name
Recipient's full name as it appears on their national ID (CNI) or bank account
IBAN
27-character IBAN starting with 'CM' — Cameroon uses IBAN as part of the CEMAC banking zone
Example: CM2110003001000050000136120
Bank name
Name of the recipient's bank (e.g. Afriland First Bank, Societe Generale Cameroun)
Mobile number
OptionalCameroonian mobile number for Orange Money or MTN MoMo transfers
Example: 671234567
Note: Cameroon, as part of the CEMAC (Central African Economic and Monetary Community) zone, uses 27-character IBANs starting with 'CM'. The XAF (Central African CFA franc) is pegged to the euro at a fixed rate of 1 EUR = 655.957 XAF, identical to the West African XOF peg.
Transfer examples: USD to XAF
Send $500
| Provider | Fee | Rate | Receives | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wise582.84 · Instant to 2 days | Free | 582.84 | FCFA291,418 | Instant to 2 days |
| LemFi566.98 · Minutes to 1 business day | Free | 566.98 | FCFA283,491 | Minutes to 1 business day |
| TapTap Send565.00 · Under 3 minutes (95% of transfers) | Free | 565.00 | FCFA282,500 | Under 3 minutes (95% of transfers) |
| Regency FX578.23 · Same day may be available; confirm your route | Free | 578.23 | FCFA289,116 | Same day may be available; confirm your route |
Send $1,000
| Provider | Fee | Rate | Receives | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wise582.84 · Instant to 2 days | Free | 582.84 | FCFA582,836 | Instant to 2 days |
| LemFi566.98 · Minutes to 1 business day | Free | 566.98 | FCFA566,982 | Minutes to 1 business day |
| TapTap Send565.00 · Under 3 minutes (95% of transfers) | Free | 565.00 | FCFA565,000 | Under 3 minutes (95% of transfers) |
| Regency FX578.23 · Same day may be available; confirm your route | Free | 578.23 | FCFA578,231 | Same day may be available; confirm your route |
Send $5,000
| Provider | Fee | Rate | Receives | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wise582.84 · Instant to 2 days | Free | 582.84 | FCFA2,914,182 | Instant to 2 days |
| LemFi566.98 · Minutes to 1 business day | Free | 566.98 | FCFA2,834,908 | Minutes to 1 business day |
| TapTap Send565.00 · Under 3 minutes (95% of transfers) | Free | 565.00 | FCFA2,824,999 | Under 3 minutes (95% of transfers) |
| Regency FX578.23 · Same day may be available; confirm your route | Free | 578.23 | FCFA2,891,157 | Same day may be available; confirm your route |
How much does it cost to send money to Cameroon?
Of the 3 estimates we hold for $1,000 USD to XAF, none charges a transfer fee. Their exchange rates sit 0.01% to 3.07% above the mid-market rate (median 2.73%), a spread worth 17,837 XAF on this amount.
A volatile pair: 4.9 points apart; today is "great", the better half. Best payout day Wise (1 October 2026), worst Wise (16 April 2026).
Ways to send money to Cameroon
Mobile money (Orange Money and MTN MoMo) is the fastest-growing method in Cameroon. Express Union is a major domestic money transfer network. Cash pickup remains widely used, especially outside Douala and Yaounde. The CFA franc's euro peg provides exchange rate stability.
How can my recipient receive money in Cameroon?
Recipients in Cameroon have 4 ways to receive this transfer: orange money; mtn mobile money; bank deposit; cash pickup.
Orange Money
Transfer to Orange Money — the leading mobile money platform in Cameroon with millions of users.
MTN Mobile Money
Transfer to MTN MoMo — the second-largest mobile money platform in Cameroon.
Bank Deposit
Direct transfer to Cameroonian bank accounts via IBAN.
Cash Pickup
Collect cash from agent locations across Cameroon including Express Union, banks, and money transfer agents.
What are the transfer limits and regulations for Cameroon?
Regulatory body
Banque des Etats de l'Afrique Centrale (BEAC) and Commission Bancaire de l'Afrique Centrale (COBAC)
Inbound transfer limits
No cap on incoming remittances, but large amounts require declaration
Documentation you may need
- Sender's government-issued photo ID
- Recipient's CNI (Carte Nationale d'Identite) for cash pickup
- Declaration for transfers over XAF 5,000,000 equivalent
Important things to know
- The CFA franc (XAF) is pegged to the euro at 655.957 XAF per EUR — guaranteed by the French Treasury.
- Cameroon is the largest economy in the 6-country CEMAC zone.
- Express Union is a major domestic money transfer network with thousands of agents across Cameroon.
- Mobile money is regulated by BEAC and has become the primary financial service for most Cameroonians.
How long does it take to send money to Cameroon?
3 of the 4 providers quoting USD to XAF advertise delivery within minutes (Wise, LemFi, TapTap Send); 1 quote longer, such as Regency FX at same day may be available; confirm your route on USD to XAF.
Provider-stated speeds for Cameroon, not our measurement.
- WiseInstant to 2 days
- LemFiMinutes to 1 business day
- TapTap SendUnder 3 minutes (95% of transfers)
- Regency FXSame day may be available; confirm your route
Popular banks in Cameroon
6 banks commonly receive international transfers in Cameroon, including Afriland First Bank and Societe Generale Cameroun. SWIFT/BIC codes are shown where we could verify them; confirm the rest with the receiving bank.
Afriland First Bank
CCEICMCX
Societe Generale Cameroun
SGCMCMCX
Ecobank Cameroun
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UBA Cameroon
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BICEC (Banque Internationale du Cameroun pour l'Epargne et le Credit)
BICECMCX
Standard Chartered Cameroon
SCBLCMCX
Exceptional time to send
SendScoreBest rate +1.98% vs the 30-day average, near the 90-day high. Rates are improving — +1.00% week on week. Today's best beats the median provider by +2.79%.
- 40%near the 90-day high
- 25%+1.98% vs the 30-day average
- 20%today's best beats the median provider by +2.79%
- 15%improving — +1.00% week on week
Who is usually cheapest here
Wise delivered the most on 87 of the last 87 days it quoted here (100%); Wise is today's best too.
- 100%Wise — cheapest on 87 of 87 days it quoted
- 4%LemFi — cheapest on 4 of 91 days it quoted
- 0%TapTap Send — cheapest on 0 of 91 days it quoted
91 contested days of 91; single-quote days excluded for USD→XAF. See every corridor.
USD→XAF: 190 days of our recorded provider rates
USD to XAF Exchange Rate History
Per 100 USD sent, 190 days.
| Date | __mid Market__ | Wise | TapTap Send | LemFi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trend | ||||
| Oct 3 | 582.8793✓ | 582.8210 | 565.0000 | 567.0000 |
| Oct 2 | 582.8793✓ | 582.8210 | 565.0000 | 567.0000 |
| Oct 1 | 583.4330✓ | 583.4330✓ | 565.0000 | 566.0000 |
| Sep 30 | 578.8640✓ | 578.8640✓ | 565.0000 | 566.0000 |
| Sep 29 | 578.3410✓ | 578.3410✓ | 565.0000 | 566.0000 |
| Sep 28 | 576.8580✓ | 576.8580✓ | 550.0000 | 566.0000 |
| Sep 27 | 576.3740✓ | 576.3740✓ | 550.0000 | 562.0000 |
| Sep 26 | 575.8440✓ | 575.8440✓ | 550.0000 | 562.0000 |
| Sep 25 | 576.9402✓ | 575.8440 | 550.0000 | 562.0000 |
| Sep 24 | 576.5290✓ | 576.5290✓ | 550.0000 | 563.0000 |
| Sep 23 | 576.2410✓ | 576.2410✓ | 550.0000 | 561.0000 |
| Sep 22 | 572.9430✓ | 572.9430✓ | 550.0000 | 565.5000 |
| Sep 21 | 572.0450✓ | 572.0450✓ | 540.0000 | 563.5000 |
| Sep 20 | 571.1470✓ | 571.1470✓ | 540.0000 | 563.5000 |
| Sep 19 | 571.1110✓ | 571.1110✓ | 540.0000 | 563.5000 |
| Sep 18 | 571.0880✓ | 571.0880✓ | 540.0000 | 563.5000 |
| Sep 17 | 572.2019✓ | 571.4580 | 540.0000 | 563.5000 |
| Sep 16 | 572.2540✓ | 572.2540✓ | 540.0000 | 563.5000 |
| Sep 15 | 568.6089✓ | 568.5520 | 540.0000 | 563.5000 |
| Sep 14 | 567.8910✓ | 567.8910✓ | 540.0000 | 563.5000 |
| Sep 13 | 565.5620✓ | 565.5620✓ | 530.0000 | 563.5000 |
| Sep 12 | 565.5786✓ | 565.5220 | 530.0000 | 563.5000 |
| Sep 11 | 565.7140✓ | 565.7140✓ | 530.0000 | 563.5000 |
| Sep 10 | 565.1140✓ | 565.1140✓ | 530.0000 | 561.0000 |
| Sep 9 | 563.9374✓ | 563.8810 | 530.0000 | 561.0000 |
| Sep 8 | 564.2420✓ | 564.2420✓ | 530.0000 | 561.0000 |
| Sep 7 | 564.9635✓ | 564.3420 | 530.0000 | 560.2000 |
| Sep 6 | 564.8530✓ | 564.8530✓ | 530.0000 | 547.0000 |
| Sep 5 | 564.8010✓ | 564.8010✓ | 530.0000 | 547.0000 |
| Sep 4 | 564.0020✓ | 564.0020✓ | 530.0000 | 547.0000 |
| Sep 3 | 566.1270✓ | 566.1270✓ | 530.0000 | 547.0000 |
| Sep 2 | 565.8630✓ | 565.8630✓ | 530.0000 | 547.0000 |
| Sep 1 | 565.9196✓ | 565.8630 | 530.0000 | 552.0000 |
| Aug 31 | 565.9196✓ | 565.8630 | 530.0000 | 552.0000 |
| Aug 30 | 566.2466✓ | 566.1900 | 530.0000 | 552.0000 |
| Aug 29 | 566.3599✓ | 566.1900 | 530.0000 | 552.0000 |
| Aug 28 | 563.1893✓ | 563.1330 | 530.0000 | 552.0000 |
| Aug 27 | 562.9180✓ | 562.9180✓ | 530.0000 | 552.0000 |
| Aug 26 | 561.9162✓ | 561.8600 | 530.0000 | 546.0000 |
| Aug 25 | 562.1060✓ | 562.1060✓ | 530.0000 | 546.0000 |
| Aug 24 | 561.4740✓ | 561.4740✓ | 530.0000 | 541.0000 |
| Aug 23 | 561.6690✓ | 561.6690✓ | 530.0000 | 541.0000 |
| Aug 22 | 561.7814✓ | 561.6690 | 530.0000 | 541.0000 |
| Aug 21 | 561.4000✓ | 561.4000✓ | 530.0000 | 546.0000 |
| Aug 20 | 561.8670✓ | 561.8670✓ | 530.0000 | 546.0000 |
| Aug 19 | 566.6840✓ | 566.6840✓ | 530.0000 | 556.0000 |
| Aug 18 | 566.3960✓ | 566.3960✓ | 530.0000 | 556.0000 |
| Aug 17 | 566.4860✓ | 566.4860✓ | 530.0000 | 561.0000 |
| Aug 16 | 567.0514✓ | 566.9380 | 530.0000 | 561.0000 |
| Aug 15 | 566.9380✓ | 566.9380✓ | 530.0000 | 561.0000 |
| Aug 14 | 568.6740✓ | 568.6740✓ | 530.0000 | 566.0000 |
| Aug 13 | 569.2625✓ | 568.8640 | 530.0000 | 566.0000 |
| Aug 12 | 573.5570✓ | 573.5570✓ | 530.0000 | 571.0000 |
| Aug 11 | 573.5570✓ | 573.5570✓ | 530.0000 | 571.0000 |
| Aug 10 | 573.5811✓ | — | 530.0000 | 571.0000 |
| Aug 9 | 573.5811✓ | — | 530.0000 | 571.0000 |
| Aug 8 | 573.5811✓ | — | 530.0000 | 571.0000 |
| Aug 7 | 573.5570✓ | 573.5570✓ | 530.0000 | 571.0000 |
| Aug 6 | 573.5811✓ | — | 530.0000 | 571.0000 |
| Aug 5 | 573.5570✓ | 573.5570✓ | 530.0000 | 571.0000 |
| Aug 4 | 573.5570✓ | 573.5570✓ | 530.0000 | 571.0000 |
| Aug 3 | 573.5570✓ | 573.5570✓ | 530.0000 | 571.0000 |
| Aug 2 | 573.5570✓ | 573.5570✓ | 530.0000 | 571.0000 |
| Aug 1 | 573.5570✓ | 573.5570✓ | 530.0000 | 571.0000 |
| Jul 31 | 573.5570✓ | 573.5570✓ | 530.0000 | 571.0000 |
| Jul 30 | 573.5570✓ | 573.5570✓ | 530.0000 | 571.0000 |
| Jul 29 | 575.5715✓ | 573.5570 | 530.0000 | 571.0000 |
| Jul 28 | 573.5811✓ | 573.5570 | 530.0000 | 571.0000 |
| Jul 27 | 575.2828✓ | 573.5570 | 530.0000 | 571.0000 |
| Jul 26 | 573.5811✓ | 573.5570 | 530.0000 | 571.0000 |
| Jul 25 | 573.5811✓ | 573.5570 | 530.0000 | 571.0000 |
| Jul 24 | 573.5811✓ | 573.5570 | 530.0000 | 571.0000 |
| Jul 23 | 574.0162✓ | 573.5570 | 530.0000 | 571.0000 |
| Jul 22 | 575.0521✓ | 573.5570 | 530.0000 | 571.0000 |
| Jul 21 | 574.8792✓ | 573.5570 | 530.0000 | 571.0000 |
| Jul 20 | 573.5570✓ | 573.5570✓ | 530.0000 | 571.0000 |
| Jul 19 | 573.5570✓ | 573.5570✓ | 530.0000 | 571.0000 |
| Jul 18 | 573.5570✓ | 573.5570✓ | 530.0000 | 571.0000 |
| Jul 17 | 573.5570✓ | 573.5570✓ | 530.0000 | 571.0000 |
| Jul 16 | 573.5570✓ | 573.5570✓ | 530.0000 | 571.0000 |
| Jul 15 | 573.5570✓ | 573.5570✓ | 530.0000 | 571.0000 |
| Jul 14 | 575.8026✓ | 573.5570 | 530.0000 | 571.0000 |
| Jul 13 | 575.5715✓ | 573.5570 | 530.0000 | 571.0000 |
| Jul 12 | 574.5337✓ | 573.5570 | 530.0000 | 571.0000 |
| Jul 11 | 574.9368✓ | 573.5570 | 530.0000 | 571.0000 |
| Jul 10 | 573.5570✓ | 573.5570✓ | 530.0000 | 571.0000 |
| Jul 9 | 574.0737✓ | 573.5570 | 530.0000 | 571.0000 |
| Jul 8 | 574.5913✓ | 573.5570 | 530.0000 | 571.0000 |
| Jul 7 | 573.5570✓ | 573.5570✓ | 530.0000 | 571.0000 |
| Jul 6 | 573.7291✓ | 573.5570 | 530.0000 | 571.0000 |
| Jul 5 | 573.5570✓ | 573.5570✓ | 530.0000 | 571.0000 |
| Jul 4 | 573.5570✓ | 573.5570✓ | 530.0000 | 571.0000 |
| Jul 3 | 573.5570✓ | 573.5570✓ | 530.0000 | 571.0000 |
| Jul 2 | 576.6377✓ | 576.5800 | 530.0000 | 571.0000 |
| Jul 1 | 574.8410✓ | 574.8410✓ | 530.0000 | 571.0000 |
| Jun 30 | 574.6445✓ | 574.5870 | 530.0000 | 556.0000 |
| Jun 29 | 576.2170✓ | 576.2170✓ | 530.0000 | 556.0000 |
| Jun 28 | 576.2170✓ | 576.2170✓ | 530.0000 | 556.0000 |
| Jun 27 | 576.2170✓ | 576.2170✓ | 530.0000 | 556.0000 |
| Jun 26 | 577.1580✓ | 577.1580✓ | 530.0000 | 556.0000 |
| Jun 25 | 578.0080✓ | 578.0080✓ | 530.0000 | 556.0000 |
| Jun 24 | 576.7253✓ | 576.6100 | 530.0000 | 556.0000 |
| Jun 23 | 574.1390✓ | 574.1390✓ | 530.0000 | 556.0000 |
| Jun 22 | 572.3802✓ | 572.3230 | 530.0000 | 560.0000 |
| Jun 21 | 571.8470✓ | 571.8470✓ | 530.0000 | 563.0000 |
| Jun 20 | 571.8470✓ | 571.8470✓ | 530.0000 | 563.0000 |
| Jun 19 | 572.2930✓ | 572.2930✓ | 530.0000 | 556.0000 |
| Jun 18 | 569.9040✓ | 569.8470 | 530.0000 | 556.0000 |
| Jun 17 | 565.2020✓ | 565.2020✓ | 530.0000 | 556.0000 |
| Jun 16 | 565.2020✓ | 565.2020✓ | 530.0000 | 556.0000 |
| Jun 15 | 565.2020✓ | 565.2020✓ | 530.0000 | 556.0000 |
| Jun 14 | 567.0370✓ | 567.0370✓ | 530.0000 | 556.0000 |
| Jun 13 | 567.0370✓ | 567.0370✓ | 530.0000 | 556.0000 |
| Jun 12 | 567.0370✓ | 567.0370✓ | 530.0000 | 556.0000 |
| Jun 11 | 568.5140✓ | 568.5140✓ | 530.0000 | 556.0000 |
| Jun 10 | 568.5140✓ | 568.5140✓ | 530.0000 | 556.0000 |
| Jun 9 | 568.9530✓ | 568.9530✓ | 530.0000 | 556.0000 |
| Jun 8 | 569.1749✓ | 569.1180 | 530.0000 | 556.0000 |
| Jun 7 | 569.3010✓ | 569.3010✓ | 530.0000 | 556.0000 |
| Jun 6 | 569.3010✓ | 569.3010✓ | 530.0000 | 556.0000 |
| Jun 5 | 564.8860✓ | 564.8860✓ | 530.0000 | 556.0000 |
| Jun 4 | 564.9230✓ | 564.9230✓ | 530.0000 | 556.0000 |
| Jun 3 | 564.0680✓ | 564.0680✓ | 530.0000 | 556.0000 |
| Jun 2 | 563.8400✓ | 563.8400✓ | 530.0000 | 556.0000 |
| Jun 1 | 563.2320✓ | 563.2320✓ | 530.0000 | 558.5000 |
| May 31 | 562.6060✓ | 562.6060✓ | 530.0000 | 558.5000 |
| May 30 | 562.6060✓ | 562.6060✓ | 530.0000 | 558.5000 |
| May 29 | 563.0290✓ | 563.0290✓ | 530.0000 | 551.0000 |
| May 28 | 564.4630✓ | 564.4630✓ | 530.0000 | 557.0000 |
| May 27 | 563.6430✓ | 563.6430✓ | 530.0000 | 557.0000 |
| May 26 | 563.7500✓ | 563.7500✓ | 530.0000 | 557.0000 |
| May 25 | 563.4640✓ | 563.4640✓ | 530.0000 | 557.0000 |
| May 24 | 565.3340✓ | 565.3340✓ | 530.0000 | 557.0000 |
| May 23 | 565.3905✓ | 565.3340 | 530.0000 | 557.0000 |
| May 22 | 564.8400✓ | 564.8400✓ | 530.0000 | 557.0000 |
| May 21 | 564.3850✓ | 564.3850✓ | 530.0000 | 557.5000 |
| May 20 | 565.0460✓ | 565.0460✓ | 530.0000 | — |
| May 19 | 563.0700✓ | 563.0700✓ | 530.0000 | — |
| May 18 | 564.5600✓ | 564.5600✓ | 530.0000 | — |
| May 17 | 564.3034✓ | 564.2470 | 530.0000 | — |
| May 16 | 564.3034✓ | 564.2470 | 530.0000 | — |
| May 15 | 563.1200✓ | 563.1200✓ | 530.0000 | — |
| May 14 | 561.2830✓ | 561.2830✓ | 530.0000 | — |
| May 13 | 558.8300✓ | 558.8300✓ | — | — |
| May 12 | 557.6470✓ | 557.6470✓ | — | — |
| May 11 | 557.5970✓ | 557.5970✓ | — | — |
| May 10 | 556.5330✓ | 556.5330✓ | — | — |
| May 9 | 556.6443✓ | 556.5330 | — | — |
| May 8 | 559.1440✓ | 559.1440✓ | — | — |
| May 7 | 557.8960✓ | 557.8960✓ | — | — |
| May 6 | 559.5450✓ | 559.5450✓ | — | — |
| May 5 | 561.2761✓ | 561.2200 | — | — |
| May 4 | 559.4900✓ | 559.4900✓ | — | — |
| May 3 | 559.6510✓ | 559.6510✓ | — | — |
| May 2 | 559.7070✓ | 559.6510 | — | — |
| May 1 | 559.1429✓ | 559.0870 | — | — |
| Apr 30 | 561.9042✓ | 561.8480 | — | — |
| Apr 29 | 559.9090✓ | 559.8530 | — | — |
| Apr 28 | 560.0050✓ | 560.0050✓ | — | — |
| Apr 27 | 559.4470✓ | 559.4470✓ | — | — |
| Apr 26 | 559.7850✓ | 559.7850✓ | — | — |
| Apr 25 | 559.7850✓ | 559.7850✓ | — | — |
| Apr 24 | 561.2521✓ | 561.1960 | — | — |
| Apr 23 | 560.2160✓ | 560.2160✓ | — | — |
| Apr 22 | 558.5829✓ | 558.5270 | — | — |
| Apr 21 | 556.7310✓ | 556.7310✓ | — | — |
| Apr 20 | 557.8510✓ | 557.8510✓ | — | — |
| Apr 19 | 557.5980✓ | 557.5980✓ | — | — |
| Apr 18 | 557.6538✓ | 557.5980 | — | — |
| Apr 17 | 556.9550✓ | 556.9550✓ | — | — |
| Apr 16 | 555.7450✓ | 555.7450✓ | — | — |
| Apr 15 | 556.2550✓ | 556.2550✓ | — | — |
| Apr 14 | 557.6540✓ | 557.6540✓ | — | — |
| Apr 13 | 561.3050✓ | 561.3050✓ | — | — |
| Apr 12 | 559.4110✓ | 559.4110✓ | — | — |
| Apr 11 | 559.8029✓ | 559.4110 | — | — |
| Apr 10 | 561.2880✓ | 561.2880✓ | — | — |
| Apr 9 | 562.7250✓ | 562.7250✓ | — | — |
| Apr 8 | 561.7235✓ | 561.5550 | — | — |
| Apr 7 | 568.6009✓ | 568.5440 | — | — |
| Apr 6 | 569.9127✓ | 567.7470 | — | — |
| Apr 5 | 569.4730✓ | 569.4730✓ | — | — |
| Apr 4 | 569.5869✓ | 569.4730 | — | — |
| Apr 3 | 569.6640✓ | 569.6640✓ | — | — |
| Apr 2 | 568.4820✓ | 568.4820✓ | — | — |
| Apr 1 | 567.5331✓ | 566.1710 | — | — |
| Mar 31 | 570.9434✓ | 568.2600 | — | — |
| Mar 30 | 572.1810✓ | 572.1810✓ | — | — |
| Mar 29 | 570.7700✓ | 570.7700✓ | — | — |
| Mar 28 | 569.8540✓ | 569.6830 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about sending money to Cameroon
What is the cheapest way to send money to Cameroon?
From France (the largest corridor), the fixed EUR/XAF peg means you only need to compare fees — there is no exchange rate markup on the euro side. WorldRemit and Remitly offer competitive pricing for mobile money delivery. From the US or UK, Wise and WorldRemit typically deliver the most XAF after accounting for both fees and currency conversion.
Can I send money to Orange Money in Cameroon?
Yes. WorldRemit, Remitly, and other providers deliver directly to Orange Money wallets in Cameroon. You need the recipient's Orange phone number (starting with 69). Funds arrive within minutes and can be cashed out at Orange Money agent kiosks found in every neighborhood in Douala, Yaoundé, and secondary cities.
Can I send money to MTN MoMo in Cameroon?
Yes. MTN MoMo is widely supported for international remittances to Cameroon. The recipient needs an MTN Cameroon number (starting with 67 or 65) linked to a MoMo account. MTN MoMo agents are ubiquitous in urban Cameroon and increasingly present in rural areas. Funds arrive within minutes.
How long does a money transfer to Cameroon take?
Orange Money and MTN MoMo transfers arrive within minutes. Bank deposits to Afriland First Bank, Société Générale, or Ecobank take 2–4 business days via SWIFT. Cash pickup at Express Union, Western Union, or MoneyGram agents is typically ready within one hour.
What is Express Union in Cameroon?
Express Union is a Cameroonian money transfer company with over 600 branches across all 10 regions of Cameroon. It is the most extensive domestic payout network in the country and is used by several international providers for cash pickup delivery. Express Union agents are found in small towns and rural areas where global operators have limited presence.
What details do I need for a Cameroonian bank transfer?
You need the recipient's full name, bank name (Afriland First Bank, Société Générale Cameroun, Ecobank, UBA), branch, and account number. Cameroon uses RIB (Relevé d'Identité Bancaire) numbers in the BEAC format. IBAN is not standard in Cameroon. The bank's SWIFT code is required for international routing.
How does the XAF exchange rate work?
The Central African CFA franc is pegged to the euro at exactly 655.957 XAF = 1 EUR, guaranteed by the French Treasury through the BEAC. For European senders, this means zero currency fluctuation — the only cost is the provider's transfer fee. For USD or GBP senders, the XAF moves in line with the euro against those currencies.
Are remittances to Cameroon taxed?
Cameroon does not tax incoming personal remittances. The BEAC regulates cross-border transfers in the CEMAC zone, and there are no withholding taxes or levies on inbound remittances. Mobile money cash-out fees charged by Orange or MTN are operator service charges, not government taxes.
Which providers send money from France to Cameroon?
France is the largest source of remittances to Cameroon. WorldRemit, Remitly, Western Union, MoneyGram, and Ria all serve the EUR-to-XAF corridor. Because of the fixed peg, there's no exchange rate to compare on this leg — focus entirely on transfer fees and delivery speed. WorldRemit and Remitly are typically cheapest for mobile money delivery.
Can I pick up cash in rural Cameroon?
Express Union has the best rural coverage in Cameroon with 600+ branches reaching remote areas in the North, Adamawa, East, and South-West regions. Western Union and MoneyGram agents are concentrated in Douala and Yaoundé with moderate coverage in secondary cities. For truly remote recipients, Orange Money or MTN MoMo agent networks offer the widest reach.
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