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What is the best way to send money to West Africa?
The best ways to send money to Africa
- Direct Debit. Direct Debit is a convenient option that lets us take money from your account once you have authorised the payment on our site.
- Bank Transfer.
- Debit Card.
- Credit Card.
Which account is best for international money transfer?
Top 10 Money Transfer Companies: What is the best way to send money internationally?
- Currencies Direct (Our #1 Recommendation)
- XE Money Transfer.
- OFX.
- SendFX.
- TorFX.
- WorldFirst (For Business Transfers)
- Wise (formerly TransferWise)
- CurrencyFair.
Is Western Union cheaper than Transferwise?
But although Western Union is more expensive than Wise, we do recommend them for their cash transfer service. This is because they’ve been doing it for a long time and can guarantee transfers within 10 minutes (Money in Minutes service) to 200+ locations around the world.
How can I send money to African countries?
The best ways to send money to Africa
- Bank Transfer. Bank transfers are usually the cheapest option when it comes to funding your international money transfer with Wise.
- Debit Card. Paying for your transfer with a debit card is easy and fast.
- Credit Card.
- PISP.
- Swift.
What is the fee to use MoneyGram?
MoneyGram fees range from $1.99 if no debit or credit card is used. Xoom charges $5.99 for transactions up to $999, and $9.99 for transactions over that amount. Online platforms aren’t the only way to transfer money and you can turn to other more affordable options.
Is Western Union better than TransferWise?
Western Union offers faster transfer speeds — if you’re willing to pay extra. It also offers more delivery methods to more countries and currencies worldwide than Wise. But if exchange rates are important to you, Wise sticks closer to mid-market than Western Union.