Bank transfers to Cameroon

Send money from your bank account directly to your family or friends’ bank accounts in Cameroon. Make fast, secure and low cost bank transfers on our app.

How to send a bank transfer to Cameroon

  1. 1.Create an account (if you don’t already have one)

    Sign up with your email address and choose a strong password. You can use our app on our website to register. If you already have an account, simply log in.

  2. 2.Start using our bank transfer service

    Select Cameroon, and choose bank transfer as your payout method. 

  3. 3.Enter your receiver’s details

    Enter your receiver’s details,(name, address, phone number) and bank details (bank name, IBAN number and SWIFT code).

  4. 4.Select send amount

    Enter the amount you want to send.

  5. 5.Pay

    You can either pay for your transfer by bank transfer to the WorldRemit account, or by using a debit/credit card for faster delivery.

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Which banks can I send to in Cameroon?

Temporarily you can transfer money only to UBA Bank in Cameroon.

What type of bank accounts can I send to in Cameroon?

You can send to checking/current, savings and business accounts.

When will funds be credited to bank accounts in Cameroon?

Transfers to UBA Cameroon: Within 1 business day.

What currencies can I send to bank accounts in Cameroon?

Central Africa Francs (XAF) only.

How much can I send to bank accounts in Cameroon?

Transfers to UBA Cameroon: Maximum per transfer: XAF 1,000,000


What information do I need from my recipient for bank transfers to Cameroon?

Transfers to UBA Cameroon:

  • Full name. Please enter your recipient’s full name. To avoid any delays, the recipient’s name should match the name on their bank statement exactly.

  • Address. We need your recipient’s city.

  • Account details. We need your recipient’s (1) branch name, (2) bank code, (2) branch code and (4) account number- usually 12-14 digits.

  • Mobile number - We ask for a contact number in case we need to provide any important updates.

  • Sending reason. Please indicate whether it is “family or friend support,” “purchase of services,” “property payment,” or “sending fund to self”.

  • Email (optional). We use this to send an email to your recipient with details of the transfer. This is particularly useful in case they have issues receiving the SMS notifications.

Please ensure that all your recipient’s details are correct. Once you make your transfer, it is difficult for us to amend or stop the transfer, although we will always try our best to do so.

Why use WorldRemit for International bank transfers to Cameroon?

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We offer a wide coverage

We partner with a wide range of banks in Cameroon.

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We're fast

Your bank transfer will usually be credited in minutes.

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We’re low cost and transparent

As soon as you send money, you’ll see our low fees are always shown upfront and nothing is hidden.

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We're secure

You can always be sure your money and data are safe with us.

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We're there for you

we offer around-the-clock customer support. Our multilingual customer care team is on hand 24/7, 365 days a year to help with your questions.

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