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Send money to Somalia


Fast, low-cost and secure online money transfers to Somalia. Choose a receive method, pay for your transfer and keep track of your money.


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Why choose WorldRemit?

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It's easy with us

Sending money to Somalia is so easy and fast with us. Plus, you can get regular updates and track your money every step of the way.

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Always safe

WorldRemit is an authorised and regulated money transfer service. Our security checks protect your money and personal information at all times.

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Trusted by millions

Over 5 million customers trust us to transfer money to their friends and family worldwide. It's your money. We get it to your loved ones, quickly and safely.

How to send money to Somalia

  1. 1.Create an account

    Sign up with your email address and choose a strong password. You can use the app or the website to register.

  2. 2.Start a transfer

    Select the receive country, enter amount and choose the receive method. See our fees and exchange rate upfront.

  3. 3.Enter receiver's details

    Keep your receiver's information ready! These details depend on the receive method you choose to send money.

  4. 4.Pay for your transfer

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

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How to pay for your money transfer to Somalia

Pay for your money transfer in various ways depending on your country of residence. Pay via bank transfer to the WorldRemit account or with a debit/credit card.

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Different ways to send money to Somalia

The cost and speed of sending money depends on the country you are sending money to, the receive method as well as how you pay for it. You can send money via the WorldRemit website or the Google Play Store and App Store app.

Bank transfer

Send funds directly to a bank account. You will need the receiver's account details.

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Send money to Premier Wallet in Somalia with WorldRemit


How to receive money in Somalia with our trusted partners

We make sure your money is delivered quickly and easily. Choose from our network of trusted partners.

  • Juba Express

Premier Wallet: the fastest, most affordable option


  • Affordability - We’ll tell you how you to send more money home with WorldRemit and Premier Wallet.

  • Speed - Enjoy sending affordable transfers in just minutes? Give Premier Wallet a try.

  • Convenience - Even if the receiver doesn’t have a Premier Wallet account, they’ll hold the transfer in their name (it won’t be cancelled ). We’ll send an SMS to the receiver asking them to either: a) Open up a Premier wallet account, easily and quickly, with a link for website, b) Collect the transfer in cash from any Juba Express branch.


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Don't like paying fees?

Until June 30th 2023, all transfers to Premier Wallet will be fee-free. After this period, and until 1st January 2024, there will be a 1% fee.

So, encourage your family members to open a Premier Wallet today.

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How much does it cost to send money to Somalia?

You can find the total cost of sending money to Somalia with our currency converter.

Select the receive method and delivery partner to check the exchange rate, transfer fees and the total amount your receiver will get in USD. The transfer fee depends on the receive method and does not vary with the amount.

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What information do I need to send money to Somalia?


You need to register with WorldRemit to send money to Somalia. You can do it on the website or access the WorldRemit app on your Android or iOS phone.

First, tell us who you are

Sign up with your full name, email address, mobile phone number, gender, birth date and address.

Verifying your information

We'll verify your mobile phone number with an OTP. You may be required to provide ID proof and a selfie image to verify your identity. Identity verification takes up to 4 minutes at least 90% of the time. In case of a delay, we'll contact you immediately.

Creating a transfer

Choose the amount you want to send, select how your receiver wants to get the money, and lastly, how you want to pay. You will always see the final amount you will pay and our fees upfront, as well as the exact amount your receiver will get.

Tell us who you are sending money to

We need specific details of your receiver in Somalia based on the receive method. The receiver's full name, mobile number and email address are always required to send money. Your receiver does not need to have a WorldRemit account.

Paying for the transfer

You will need a bank account, a debit card or a credit card to pay for the money transfer to Somalia.

Frequently asked questions

Our customer services team is available 24/7 in 6 different languages to help you with anything you need.

You need to register with WorldRemit to send money to Somalia. You can do it on the website or access the WorldRemit app on your Android or iOS phone.

  1. Personal details - Sign up with your full name, email address, mobile phone number, gender, birth date and address.

  2. Verifying your information - We'll verify your mobile phone number with an OTP. You may be required to provide ID proof and a selfie image to verify your identity. Identity verification takes up to 4 minutes at least 90% of the time. In case of a delay, we'll contact you immediately.

  3. Transfer details - Choose the amount you want to send, select how your receiver wants to get the money, and lastly, how you want to pay. You will always see the final amount you will pay and our fees upfront, as well as the exact amount your receiver will get.

  4. Receiver details - We need specific details of your receiver in Somalia based on the receive method. You will need the recipient’s full name, phone number, and the city they live in in addition to their mobile money or bank account information.

  5. Payment details - You will need a debit card, credit card or Apple pay to pay for the money transfer to Somalia.


You chose one of three ways for your recipient to receive the money.

  1. You can send the funds directly to their EVC+, Sahal or Premier wallet mobile money account if they have one.

  2. You can also send directly into their bank account.

  3. Additionally, you can send the money for cash pick up and your recipient will be able to collect the money at any Juba express location in Somalia. They will receive an SMS with a code they can present at Juba express with their ID to pick up the funds. 

No matter how you want them to receive the money, make sure you enter their personal information correctly to avoid any delays.

90% of the money transfers to Somalia are sent to WorldRemit local partners in Somalia within minutes. At which time, the funds are added into a mobile money account or will be ready for collection by the recipient at any Juba express location. Estimated time for delivery is less when the payment is completed through debit or credit card. For mobile money transfers, the money will be received within 24 hours.  The actual delivery time may differ due to the accuracy of recipient information given to WorldRemit, mandatory identity verification for the sender and the recipient and third party operating hours in Somalia.

Our website and apps are designed to ensure your data and information is protected at all times. We strictly follow regulations as laid out by the regulatory bodies in various countries including the United Kingdom. We implement strict verification processes to ensure that we fully comply in verifying our customers and deterring criminal activity. We have teams dedicated to the monitoring and protection of customer accounts and transfers, and to detect any unusual activity.


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Very quickly, it's all digital. See the requirements and simple steps below:

  1. They must have a Somalia telephone number 

  2. Download the Premier Wallet App from Appstore or Google Play Store

  3. Open the Premier Wallet App, and follow the easy registration steps

  4. You’re ready to go!


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