Sending Money to Côte d'Ivoire from the UK: A 2026 Guide
Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) is one of West Africa's largest economies and home to a growing UK diaspora community. Mobile money is deeply embedded in daily life — MTN Mobile Money and Orange Money are among the mobile-money options used by the adult population. The currency, the West African CFA Franc (XOF), is shared with Senegal and six other countries, and is pegged to the Euro, providing more stability than most African currencies.
MTN MoMo and Orange Money Options
MTN Mobile Money and Orange Money are both available in Côte d'Ivoire. Availability, account access and payout support can vary by recipient and provider, so compare mobile money with bank transfer and cash-pickup options.
Check current MTN and Orange Money payout availability with Sendwave. Lemfi and Taptap Send may also offer mobile-money payout options. For recipients with bank accounts, Wise is another provider to compare for the current quoted rate, fee and payout method.
Provider Comparison
Sendwave
Check current fees, rates and MTN or Orange Money payout availability. Compare the current available quote and delivery estimate before sending.
Lemfi
Check current fees and exchange rates for Côte d'Ivoire. Popular in the Francophone African diaspora community.
Taptap Send
Check current fees, rates and mobile-money support. Compare with other providers since rates shift daily.
WorldRemit
Broad delivery options including mobile money, bank transfer and cash pickup. Small fee applies.
Remitly
Compare the current rate, fee, payout options and delivery estimate before sending.
Wise
AfriRate PartnerCheck the current quoted rate, fee and bank-transfer availability. Best for larger transfers to recipients with bank accounts.
Wise rates and fees
Check current Wise offer
Check current pricing on Wise
Rates at a Glance
| Provider | Fee | Approx. Rate | Mobile Money |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sendwave | Check live | Check live | Check provider |
| Lemfi | Check live | Check live | Check provider |
| Taptap Send | Check live | Check live | Check provider |
| Wise | Check live | Check live | Check provider |
| WorldRemit | Check live | Check live | Check provider |
| Remitly | Check live | Check live | Check provider |
| Western Union | Check live | Check live | Check provider |
Common Questions
Is Côte d'Ivoire the same as Ivory Coast?
Yes — Côte d'Ivoire is the official French name; Ivory Coast is the English translation. Both refer to the same country.
Does Côte d'Ivoire use the same CFA as Senegal?
Yes — both use the West African CFA Franc (XOF), pegged to the Euro. The exchange rate from GBP is effectively the same for both countries.
How quickly do transfers arrive?
Delivery times vary by provider, payout method and recipient details. Check the provider's current delivery estimate before sending.
Send to Côte d'Ivoire with Sendwave
Check current fees. Check mobile-money availability. Check delivery estimate.
Send to Côte d'Ivoire with Sendwave →Always verify rates on Sendwave before sending.
Send with WorldRemit
Mobile money. Bank transfer. Cash pickup. Check delivery estimate.
Send Now with WorldRemit →Always verify rates on WorldRemit before sending.
Send to Côte d'Ivoire with Remitly
Check available fee information. Compare available rates. Check mobile-money availability.
Send Now with Remitly →Always verify rates on Remitly before sending.