Bank transfers to Senegal
Send money from your bank account directly to your family or friends’ bank accounts in Senegal. Make fast, secure and low cost bank transfers on our app.
How to send a bank transfer to Senegal
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.Start using our bank transfer service
Select Senegal, and choose bank transfer as your payout method.
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.Select send amount
Enter the amount you want to send.
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.
Which banks can I send to in Senegal?
You can send transfers to any bank in Senegal.
What type of accounts can I send to in Senegal?
You can send to any account with a Basic Bank Account Number (BBAN).
When will funds be credited to bank accounts in Senegal?
Usually within 1-2 working days. We will notify you and your recipient by email when funds are credited.
We may sometimes require further information from you before we can process the transfer in order to comply with our regulatory requirements. We will email you if this is the case.
What currencies can I send to bank accounts in Senegal?
CFA Franc BCEAO (XOF) only.
How much can I send to bank accounts in Senegal?
No fixed limit.
There may be lower limits depending on the country where you are sending from and the payment method used to fund the transfer. Please see the relevant section in Payments for more info.
What information do I need from my recipient to send bank transfers to Senegal?
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.
Sending reason. Please indicate whether it is “family or friend support,” “purchase of services,” “property payment,” or “sending funds to self”.
Account details. The Basic Bank Account Number (BBAN) is 24 characters in total (no spaces or dashes). This consists of 5 character bank code, 5 digit branch code, 12 digit account number and 2 digit RIB key (e.g. ABCDE1234501234567891000)
Mobile number. We use this to send an SMS notification to your recipient with the transaction reference number which they will need in order to collect the funds. We will also inform them when their funds are ready to be collected.
Email (optional). We use this to email your recipient with details of the transaction. 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 transaction, 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 Senegal?
We offer a wide coverage
We partner with a wide range of banks in Senegal.
We're fast
Your bank transfer will usually be credited in minutes.
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.
We're secure
You can always be sure your money and data are safe with us.
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.