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Wise
Rate 566.6927 · Fee free
You send
$1,000
Recipient gets
CFA566,693
CFA4,600 more than the most expensive provider
Affiliate link · No extra cost to you
Quick answer: The cheapest way to send money from United States to Senegal in August 2026 is Wise, which delivers 566,692.67 XOF on a 1,000 USD transfer with a fee of zero. According to SendMoneyCompare's comparison of 6 providers updated every 6 hours, the difference between the cheapest and most expensive provider on this corridor is 4,646 XOF.
Last reviewed: by Awais Imran, Reviews Editor
Sending $1,000 from United States to Senegal. Sorted by best value — most money received.
Source: SendMoneyCompare · Data updated every 6 hours from live provider APIs
566.6927
Free
CFA566,692.67
555.9843
Free
CFA555,984.32
554.3412
$1.00
CFA553,786.90
549.9786
Free
CFA549,978.58
Potential savings: Choosing the best provider over the most expensive saves your recipient CFA4,645.95 on a $1,000 transfer.
Looking for cheap money transfers from United States to Senegal? We compare exchange rates, fees, and delivery times from every major provider to help you save on every transfer.
Money transfers from United States to Senegal are a vital lifeline for families and businesses. With dozens of providers competing for this corridor, rates and fees vary widely. Specialist money transfer companies often beat bank rates by 2–4%, potentially saving you hundreds of USD per year. Use our comparison to find today's best deal.
Exchange rate
566.6927
Fee
Free
Recipient gets
CFA566,692.67
Speed
Instant to 2 days
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Thu 16:40Different providers excel at different things. Here's who's best for each use case on the United States to Senegal route.
Cheapest transfer
Wise
Delivers the most XOF for your money
Fastest transfer
Wise
Delivers in Instant to 2 days
Cash pickup
Ria Money Transfer
Widest cash pickup network
Bank transfer
Wise
Best rate for bank deposit to Senegal
Sending money to Senegalis straightforward with the right provider. Here's how it works in 3 simple steps.
Choose how much USD you want to send, compare providers above, and pick the one offering the best XOF amount for your transfer to Senegal.
Enter your recipient's details in Senegal — you'll need their iban. Most providers verify details instantly.
Pay using bank transfer, debit card, or credit card. Track your money in real-time until it arrives — orange money typically takes minutes.
Make sure you have these details from your recipient before starting your transfer.
Full name
Recipient's full name as registered on their national ID (CNI) or bank account
IBAN
28-character IBAN starting with 'SN' — Senegal uses IBAN as part of the WAEMU banking zone
Example: SN08SN0100152000048500003035
Bank name
Name of the recipient's bank (e.g. CBAO, Societe Generale Senegal)
Mobile number
OptionalSenegalese mobile number for Orange Money or Wave transfers
Example: 771234567
Note: Senegal, as part of the WAEMU (West African Economic and Monetary Union) zone, uses 28-character IBANs starting with 'SN'. The XOF (CFA franc) is pegged to the euro at a fixed rate of 1 EUR = 655.957 XOF, which provides exchange rate stability.
See how much your recipient would get for common transfer amounts.
Wise
566.69 · Instant to 2 days
LemFi
555.98 · Minutes to 1 business day
Ria Money Transfer
554.34 · Minutes to 2 days
TapTap Send
549.98 · Under 3 minutes (95% of transfers)
OFX
542.33 · 1-3 business days
Regency FX
562.05 · Same day to 2 business days
Wise
566.69 · Instant to 2 days
LemFi
555.98 · Minutes to 1 business day
Ria Money Transfer
554.34 · Minutes to 2 days
TapTap Send
549.98 · Under 3 minutes (95% of transfers)
OFX
542.33 · 1-3 business days
Regency FX
562.05 · Same day to 2 business days
Wise
566.69 · Instant to 2 days
LemFi
555.98 · Minutes to 1 business day
Ria Money Transfer
554.34 · Minutes to 2 days
TapTap Send
549.98 · Under 3 minutes (95% of transfers)
OFX
542.33 · 1-3 business days
Regency FX
562.05 · Same day to 2 business days
Transfer fees from United States to Senegal vary by provider. Specialist services charge $0–10 per transfer, while banks charge $25–50 plus a 2–5% exchange rate markup. The exchange rate markup is usually the bigger cost — always compare the total XOF your recipient receives, not just the advertised fee.
The true cost of a money transfer has two components:
Transfer fee
The upfront charge — typically $0–$10 with specialist providers.
Exchange rate markup
The hidden cost — the difference between the provider's rate and the mid-market rate (566.5794).
Choose how you want to pay for your transfer. Each payment method has different costs and speeds.
Orange Money is the most popular way to receive money in Senegal, far surpassing bank transfers. Wave has disrupted the market with zero-fee transfers. The CFA franc's peg to the euro means stable exchange rates for EUR-denominated transfers.
Speed: 1–3 business days
Usually the cheapest option — lowest fees and no card processing charges
Speed: Minutes to hours
Fast and convenient — small card processing fee applies
Speed: Minutes to hours
Fastest option but highest fees — card issuer may charge cash advance fee
Speed: Minutes to hours
Convenient mobile payment — linked card fees apply
Speed: Varies
Pay cash at an agent location — available at select providers
Speed: Minutes to hours
Convenient mobile payment — linked card fees apply
Your recipient in Senegal can receive money through these delivery methods. The best option depends on their location and preferences.
Transfer to Orange Money — Senegal's dominant mobile money platform with over 10 million users.
Transfer to Wave mobile wallet — rapidly growing fintech disrupting Senegal's mobile money market with zero fees.
Direct transfer to Senegalese bank accounts via IBAN.
Collect cash from agent locations across Senegal including banks and money transfer agents.
Important rules and requirements to know before sending money to Senegal.
Regulatory body
Banque Centrale des Etats de l'Afrique de l'Ouest (BCEAO)
Inbound transfer limits
No cap on incoming remittances, but large amounts require declaration
Documentation you may need
Most transfers from United States to Senegal arrive within 1–2 business days with specialist providers. Bank wires take 3–5 business days. Some providers offer instant or same-day delivery to Senegal for a small premium.
These are the most commonly used banks for receiving international transfers in Senegal.
CBAO Groupe Attijariwafa
CBAOSNDA
Societe Generale Senegal
SGSNSNDA
Banque de Dakar (BDK)
BDKRSNDA
Ecobank Senegal
ECABORSNXXX
BICIS (BNP Paribas)
BICISNDAXXX
Bank of Africa Senegal
AFABORSNXXX
Daily best exchange rates from top providers over the last 145 days. Rates shown are for sending $100.
| Date | Wise | __mid Market__ | Ria Money Transfer | TapTap Send | LemFi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trend | |||||
| Aug 19 | 566.6840✓ | 545.0000 | 554.3693 | 545.0000 | 556.0000 |
| Aug 18 | 566.3960✓ | 554.9922 | 554.9922 | 553.0000 | 556.0000 |
| Aug 17 | 566.4860✓ | 554.9922 | 554.9922 | 555.0000 | 561.0000 |
| Aug 16 | 566.9360✓ | 554.9922 | 554.9922 | 555.0000 | 561.0000 |
| Aug 15 | 566.9360✓ | 554.9922 | 554.9922 | 555.0000 | 561.0000 |
| Aug 14 | 568.6740✓ | 554.9922 | 554.9922 | 555.0000 | 561.0000 |
| Aug 13 | 568.8710✓ | 554.9922 | 554.9922 | 555.0000 | 561.0000 |
| Aug 12 | 573.5650✓ | 554.9922 | 554.9922 | 559.0000 | 559.5000 |
| Aug 11 | 573.5650✓ | 554.9922 | 554.9922 | 559.0000 | 559.5000 |
| Aug 10 | 573.5650✓ | 556.6760 | 556.6760 | 559.0000 | 559.5000 |
| Aug 9 | 573.5650✓ | 556.6760 | 556.6760 | 559.0000 | 559.5000 |
| Aug 8 | 573.5650✓ | 559.0000 | — | 559.0000 | 559.5000 |
| Aug 7 | 573.5650✓ | 557.6432 | 557.6432 | 559.0000 | 559.5000 |
| Aug 6 | 573.5650✓ | 557.6432 | 557.6432 | 559.0000 | 559.5000 |
| Aug 5 | 573.5650✓ | 557.6432 | 557.6432 | 559.0000 | 559.5000 |
| Aug 4 | 573.5650✓ | 559.0000 | — | 559.0000 | 559.5000 |
| Aug 3 | 573.5650✓ | 559.0000 | — | 559.0000 | 559.5000 |
| Aug 2 | 573.5650✓ | 559.0000 | — | 559.0000 | 559.5000 |
| Aug 1 | 573.5650✓ | 562.2322 | 562.2322 | 559.0000 | 559.5000 |
| Jul 31 | 573.5650✓ | 562.2322 | 562.2322 | 559.0000 | 559.5000 |
| Jul 30 | 573.5650✓ | 562.2322 | 562.2322 | 559.0000 | 559.5000 |
| Jul 29 | 573.5650✓ | 562.2322 | 562.2322 | 559.0000 | 559.5000 |
| Jul 28 | 573.5650✓ | 562.2322 | 562.2322 | 559.0000 | 559.5000 |
| Jul 27 | 573.5650✓ | 562.2322 | 562.2322 | 559.0000 | 559.5000 |
| Jul 26 | 573.5650✓ | 562.2322 | 562.2322 | 559.0000 | 559.5000 |
| Jul 25 | 573.5650✓ | 562.2322 | 562.2322 | 559.0000 | 559.5000 |
| Jul 24 | 573.5650✓ | 562.2322 | 562.2322 | 559.0000 | 559.5000 |
| Jul 23 | 573.5650✓ | 562.2617 | 562.2617 | 559.0000 | 559.5000 |
| Jul 22 | 573.5650✓ | 559.0000 | — | 559.0000 | 559.5000 |
| Jul 21 | 573.5650✓ | 561.4950 | 561.4950 | 559.0000 | 559.5000 |
| Jul 20 | 573.5650✓ | 561.4950 | 561.4950 | 559.0000 | 559.5000 |
| Jul 19 | 573.5650✓ | 561.4950 | 561.4950 | 559.0000 | 559.5000 |
| Jul 18 | 573.5650✓ | 561.4950 | 561.4950 | 559.0000 | 559.5000 |
| Jul 17 | 573.5650✓ | 561.4950 | 561.4950 | 559.0000 | 559.5000 |
| Jul 16 | 573.5650✓ | 561.4950 | 561.4950 | 559.0000 | 559.5000 |
| Jul 15 | 573.5650✓ | 561.4950 | 561.4950 | 559.0000 | 559.5000 |
| Jul 14 | 573.5650✓ | 561.4950 | 561.4950 | 559.0000 | 559.5000 |
| Jul 13 | 573.5650✓ | 561.4950 | 561.4950 | 559.0000 | 559.5000 |
| Jul 12 | 573.5650✓ | 561.4950 | 561.4950 | 559.0000 | 559.5000 |
| Jul 11 | 573.5650✓ | 561.4950 | 561.4950 | 559.0000 | 559.5000 |
| Jul 10 | 573.5650✓ | 561.4950 | 561.4950 | 559.0000 | 559.5000 |
| Jul 9 | 573.5650✓ | 562.6753 | 562.6753 | 559.0000 | 559.5000 |
| Jul 8 | 573.5650✓ | 559.0000 | — | 559.0000 | 559.5000 |
| Jul 7 | 573.5650✓ | 559.0000 | — | 559.0000 | 559.5000 |
| Jul 6 | 573.5650✓ | 559.0000 | — | 559.0000 | 559.5000 |
| Jul 5 | 573.5650✓ | 559.0000 | — | 559.0000 | 559.5000 |
| Jul 4 | 573.5650✓ | 559.0000 | — | 559.0000 | 559.5000 |
| Jul 3 | 573.5650✓ | 559.0000 | — | 559.0000 | 559.5000 |
| Jul 2 | 576.5820✓ | 559.0000 | — | 559.0000 | 559.5000 |
| Jul 1 | 574.8060✓ | 559.0000 | — | 559.0000 | 559.5000 |
| Jun 30 | 574.5870✓ | 559.0000 | — | 559.0000 | 559.5000 |
| Jun 29 | 576.2170✓ | 550.0000 | — | 550.0000 | 548.5000 |
| Jun 28 | 576.2170✓ | 562.8731 | 562.8731 | 550.0000 | 548.5000 |
| Jun 27 | 576.2170✓ | 550.0000 | 562.8731 | 550.0000 | 548.5000 |
| Jun 26 | 577.1320✓ | 552.5000 | — | 552.5000 | 548.5000 |
| Jun 25 | 578.0080✓ | 547.0000 | — | 547.0000 | 546.0000 |
| Jun 24 | 576.6810✓ | 547.0000 | — | 547.0000 | 546.0000 |
| Jun 23 | 574.1390✓ | 547.0000 | — | 547.0000 | 546.0000 |
| Jun 22 | 572.3730✓ | 547.0000 | — | 547.0000 | 551.5000 |
| Jun 21 | 571.8470✓ | 547.0000 | — | 547.0000 | 552.0000 |
| Jun 20 | 571.8470✓ | 547.0000 | — | 547.0000 | 552.0000 |
| Jun 19 | 572.2930✓ | 544.0000 | — | 544.0000 | 551.0000 |
| Jun 18 | 569.8970✓ | 544.0000 | — | 544.0000 | 551.0000 |
| Jun 17 | 565.2020✓ | 544.0000 | — | 544.0000 | 551.0000 |
| Jun 16 | 565.2020✓ | 544.0000 | — | 544.0000 | 551.0000 |
| Jun 15 | 565.2020✓ | 544.0000 | — | 544.0000 | 551.0000 |
| Jun 14 | 567.0370✓ | 544.0000 | — | 544.0000 | 545.0000 |
| Jun 13 | 567.0370✓ | 544.0000 | — | 544.0000 | 545.0000 |
| Jun 12 | 567.0370✓ | 544.0000 | — | 544.0000 | 545.0000 |
| Jun 11 | 568.5140✓ | 544.0000 | — | 544.0000 | 545.0000 |
| Jun 10 | 568.5140✓ | 544.0000 | — | 544.0000 | 545.0000 |
| Jun 9 | 569.0050✓ | 544.0000 | — | 544.0000 | 545.0000 |
| Jun 8 | 569.1080✓ | 544.0000 | — | 544.0000 | 545.0000 |
| Jun 7 | 569.3010✓ | 544.0000 | — | 544.0000 | 545.0000 |
| Jun 6 | 569.3010✓ | 544.0000 | — | 544.0000 | 545.0000 |
| Jun 5 | 564.8880✓ | 544.0000 | — | 544.0000 | 545.0000 |
| Jun 4 | 564.9230✓ | 544.0000 | — | 544.0000 | 541.0000 |
| Jun 3 | 564.0680✓ | 551.4654 | 551.4654 | 544.0000 | 541.0000 |
| Jun 2 | 563.8400✓ | 551.4654 | 551.4654 | 544.0000 | 541.0000 |
| Jun 1 | 563.2180✓ | 551.4654 | 551.4654 | 544.0000 | 543.0000 |
| May 31 | 562.6060✓ | 551.4654 | 551.4654 | 544.0000 | 543.0000 |
| May 30 | 562.6060✓ | 544.0000 | 551.4654 | 544.0000 | 543.0000 |
| May 29 | 563.0240✓ | 544.0000 | — | 544.0000 | 543.0000 |
| May 28 | 564.4610✓ | 544.0000 | — | 544.0000 | 543.0000 |
| May 27 | 563.6430✓ | 544.0000 | — | 544.0000 | 543.0000 |
| May 26 | 563.7500✓ | 544.0000 | — | 544.0000 | 543.0000 |
| May 25 | 563.4710✓ | 544.0000 | — | 544.0000 | 543.0000 |
| May 24 | 565.3340✓ | 544.0000 | — | 544.0000 | 543.0000 |
| May 23 | 565.3340✓ | 553.5569 | 553.5569 | 544.0000 | 543.0000 |
| May 22 | 564.8130✓ | 553.5569 | 553.5569 | 544.0000 | 543.0000 |
| May 21 | 564.3850✓ | 553.5569 | 553.5569 | 544.0000 | 543.0000 |
| May 20 | 565.0460✓ | 552.0343 | 552.0343 | 544.0000 | — |
| May 19 | 563.0700✓ | 552.0343 | 552.0343 | 544.0000 | — |
| May 18 | 564.5600✓ | 552.0343 | 552.0343 | 544.0000 | — |
| May 17 | 564.2470✓ | 552.0343 | 552.0343 | 544.0000 | — |
| May 16 | 564.2470✓ | 552.0343 | 552.0343 | 544.0000 | — |
| May 15 | 563.1200✓ | 547.8897 | 547.8897 | 542.0000 | — |
| May 14 | 561.2830✓ | 547.8897 | 547.8897 | 542.0000 | — |
| May 13 | 558.8300✓ | 552.7947 | 552.7947 | — | — |
| May 12 | 557.6660✓ | 552.7947 | 552.7947 | — | — |
| May 11 | 557.5950✓ | 552.7947 | 552.7947 | — | — |
| May 10 | 556.5330✓ | 552.7947 | 552.7947 | — | — |
| May 9 | 556.5330✓ | 552.7947 | 552.7947 | — | — |
| May 8 | 559.1440✓ | 552.7947 | 552.7947 | — | — |
| May 7 | 557.8960✓ | 552.7947 | 552.7947 | — | — |
| May 6 | 559.5640✓ | 552.7947 | 552.7947 | — | — |
| May 5 | 561.2350✓ | 552.7947 | 552.7947 | — | — |
| May 4 | 559.4900✓ | 552.7947 | 552.7947 | — | — |
| May 3 | 559.6510✓ | 552.7947 | 552.7947 | — | — |
| May 2 | 559.6510✓ | 552.7947 | 552.7947 | — | — |
| May 1 | 559.0980✓ | 552.7947 | 552.7947 | — | — |
| Apr 30 | 561.8480✓ | 552.7947 | 552.7947 | — | — |
| Apr 29 | 559.8740✓ | 552.7947 | 552.7947 | — | — |
| Apr 28 | 560.0050✓ | 552.7947 | 552.7947 | — | — |
| Apr 27 | 559.4470✓ | 552.7947 | 552.7947 | — | — |
| Apr 26 | 559.7830✓ | 552.7947 | 552.7947 | — | — |
| Apr 25 | 559.7830✓ | 552.7947 | 552.7947 | — | — |
| Apr 24 | 561.1960✓ | 552.7947 | 552.7947 | — | — |
| Apr 23 | 560.2160✓ | 552.7947 | 552.7947 | — | — |
| Apr 22 | 558.5270✓ | 552.7947 | 552.7947 | — | — |
| Apr 21 | 556.7400✓ | 552.7947 | 552.7947 | — | — |
| Apr 20 | 557.8840✓ | 552.7947 | 552.7947 | — | — |
| Apr 19 | 557.5960✓ | 552.7947 | 552.7947 | — | — |
| Apr 18 | 557.5960✓ | 552.7947 | 552.7947 | — | — |
| Apr 17 | 556.9550✓ | 552.7947 | 552.7947 | — | — |
| Apr 16 | 555.7800✓ | 552.7947 | 552.7947 | — | — |
| Apr 15 | 556.2450✓ | 552.7947 | 552.7947 | — | — |
| Apr 14 | 557.6560✓ | 552.7947 | 552.7947 | — | — |
| Apr 13 | 561.3050✓ | 552.7947 | 552.7947 | — | — |
| Apr 12 | 559.4110✓ | 552.7947 | 552.7947 | — | — |
| Apr 11 | 559.4110✓ | 552.7947 | 552.7947 | — | — |
| Apr 10 | 561.2440✓ | 552.7947 | 552.7947 | — | — |
| Apr 9 | 562.7800✓ | 552.7947 | 552.7947 | — | — |
| Apr 8 | 561.5550✓ | 552.7947 | 552.7947 | — | — |
| Apr 7 | 568.5440✓ | 552.7947 | 552.7947 | — | — |
| Apr 6 | 567.7470✓ | 552.7947 | 552.7947 | — | — |
| Apr 5 | 569.4730✓ | 552.7947 | 552.7947 | — | — |
| Apr 4 | 569.4730✓ | 552.7947 | 552.7947 | — | — |
| Apr 3 | 569.6640✓ | 552.7947 | 552.7947 | — | — |
| Apr 2 | 568.4820✓ | 552.7947 | 552.7947 | — | — |
| Apr 1 | 566.1710✓ | 552.7947 | 552.7947 | — | — |
| Mar 31 | 568.2600✓ | 552.7947 | 552.7947 | — | — |
| Mar 30 | 572.1810✓ | 552.7947 | 552.7947 | — | — |
| Mar 29 | 570.7700✓ | 552.7947 | 552.7947 | — | — |
| Mar 28 | 569.6840✓ | 552.7947 | 552.7947 | — | — |
The cheapest option changes daily based on exchange rates. Use our comparison table above to see today's rates from every provider. Specialist services like Wise, Remitly, and OFX consistently offer better value than banks.
Most specialist providers deliver to Senegal within 1–2 business days. Some offer instant delivery for certain payment methods. Bank wires typically take 3–5 business days.
Costs depend on the provider's fee and exchange rate markup. Compare all providers in our table above to see exactly how much XOF your recipient would receive from a $1,000 transfer today.
Yes, all the providers we compare support online transfers from United States to Senegal. Most also offer mobile apps. You can typically pay by bank transfer, debit card, or credit card.
Money transfer services are almost always cheaper. Banks typically charge $25–50 per wire plus a 2–5% exchange rate markup. Specialist providers charge $0–10 with markups under 1%, saving you significantly on every transfer to Senegal.
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