Reasons to choose WorldRemit for your mobile money transfer
Mobile phones have become a lifeline for Africans, especially those who live in remote places. Mobile remittances received from families working abroad are the primary sources of income for many households.
Our money transfer services are one of the fastest and most secure ways to transfer money and are available in 150 countries worldwide, with a significant footprint in Africa.
WorldRemit is present even in the most remote areas of Africa, with more than 106,000 M-Pesa agents and banking networks, business and merchants serving as remittance partners. At the same time, residents of the listed African countries can can send money transfers abroad using WorldRemit.
WorldRemit Content Team
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Here's why we've been called the best mobile money service provider
The need for an instant transfer is greater than ever
Emergencies hit us when we least expect it, and so providing a fast service is one of our utmost priorities. Most of our transactions are completed within a few minutes.
For example, through using WorldRemit, Abu, who owns a bakery in downtown Washington, was able to send money instantly to his wife's mobile account when their child fell ill.
No hidden fees or cost surprises
The WorldRemit system is automated and transparent, so you are aware of all fees upfront.
Based on the World Bank price comparison rates, WorldRemit fees are one of the lowest on the market. A comparative assessment shows that on average, our costs are 22% cheaper than Ria, Western Union, and Moneygram; and 46% less expensive than most banks.
Your money is in safe hands
As a world leader in remittance services, we take pride in being a secure financial service.
Agatha has wrapped up her business in Sydney to return home due to COVID-19. She can confidently transfer her money to her brother's bank account for a bank deposit in her name and make payments to a bank in Durban for accommodation.
No cash is involved
Our money transfers are 100% digital. We offer a wide range of payment methods, from credit or debit card to various bank transfer options.
All you need is a mobile phone or a computer with an access to internet. Digital money remittances are the safest way of transferring money as they have a permanent record, and do not involve the risk of handling physical cash. This allows migrants to remit even small amounts to their families and friends, or make mobile airtime top-ups to ensure they are always connected with their loved ones.
We are convenient
You can remit money on-the-go from anywhere in the world, using your smartphone. The WorldRemit wallet is a secure, convenient, and seamless way to make payments and store money.
Use the fast and secure payment service of WorldRemit to send money to any location or partner in Africa with just the recipient's phone number.
How can you send money abroad with WorldRemit?
It's simple to send money with us. Once the money is transferred to a mobile money account, the recipient can walk up to the nearest cash pickup booth and withdraw cash in local currency or keep some in the mobile wallet as savings.
Mobile banking in Africa works out 19% cheaper than traditional banking and 54% cheaper than other informal options.
Sending money to Africa using mobile banking is as easy as sending a text message. However, as each country has its regulations, the costs of transferring money to a destination may differ.
Money can be remitted as a secure transfer directly to a bank account, a mobile money account or wallet within minutes or for cash pickup from a number of locations. Add-on services include direct business payments and mobile airtime top-up.
Which services are offered in some of the top receiving countries in Africa?
When creating a transfer, you can see the exchange rate and fees upfront. Enter the amount to send, add the recipient details and pay by your chosen payment method.
Both you and the recipient will receive a notification when the money arrives at the destination.
Let us explore how remittances work for each of these countries.
Cameroon
Make instant money transfers to Cameroon using our secure services. Options include bank deposit, cash pickups, airtime top-ups and mobile money to Express Union accounts.
Check out more details for sending to Cameroon here.
Ghana
As the leading money transfer provider in Ghana, WorldRemit allows you to make bank transfers, airtime top ups, mobile money and cash pickups transfers.
Check out more details for sending to Ghana here.
Kenya
More than 90% of money transfers to Kenya are completed in less than 10 minutes. Your options include bank transfers, cash pickups, airtime top-ups, and mobile money wallets to m-Pesa and Equitel accounts.
Check out more details for sending to Kenya here.
Nigeria
Remittances to Nigeria are almost instant, with over 90% of bank transfers arriving in less than 10 minutes. You can send money as a bank transfer, airtime top-up, and cash pick up. Now in USD!
More details for Nigeria are available here.
South Africa
Sending money to South Africa through other channels can be costly, which makes WorldRemit a popular choice. To send money, you can choose between bank transfer, cash pickup, and airtime top-up.
More details are available for South Africa on this page.
Tanzania and Zimbabwe
Transfer options include cash pickup, bank transfers, airtime top-ups and mobile money transfer to EcoCash wallet.
Check out the details for Tanzania here and Zimbabwe on this page.
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