Q: What information do I need from my recipient to send bank transfers to Somalia?

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) bank name and (2) account number. 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”. 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.

Question 1

Which banks can I send to in Somalia?

Accepted Answer

You can transfer money to all banks listed below:

Agro Africa Bank Somalia
Amal Bank Ltd
Amana Bank
Bushra Business Bank
Central Bank of Somalia
Dahabshiil Bank International
Dara-Salaam Bank
Daryeel Bank Limited
Galaxy International Bank
Idman Community Bank
International Bank Of Somalia
My Bank Limited
Salaam Somali Bank
Sombank Ltd

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

When will funds be credited to bank accounts in Somalia?

Accepted Answer

Usually within 24 hours. 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.

Question 4

What currencies can I send to bank accounts in Somalia?

Accepted Answer

US Dollar (USD) only.

Question 5

How much can I send to bank accounts in Somalia?

Accepted Answer

Minimum: 5 USD per transfer.
Maximum: 9,900 USD per transfer.

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.

Question 6

What information do I need from my recipient to send bank transfers to Somalia?

Accepted Answer

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) bank name and (2) account number.
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”.

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.

Bank Transfer to Somalia