Wave Fees in Benin
🇧🇯 XOF (FCFA) · Including all taxes
Wave is one of the leading mobile money services in Benin, serving millions of users. Send fees are 1% per transaction. Use the fee tables below to see all charges including government taxes.
Send Money Fee Tiers
| Range | Fee |
|---|---|
| FCFA1+ | 1% 1% flat on all sends |
Withdrawal Fee Tiers
| Range | Fee |
|---|---|
| FCFA1+ | 1% 1% flat on all withdrawals |
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About Wave in Benin
Benin runs on MTN MoMo and Moov Money, with mobile money now an everyday payment channel. Benin digitised quickly around two operators; at a given amount the band tariffs are close, and agent access is the tie-breaker.
On pricing, here is how Wave structures its fees. Sending is priced by band : 1% above FCFA1. Cash-out is priced by band : 1% above FCFA1. Receiving money is free; the cost sits at sending and at cashing out to physical cash.
Government levy. There is currently no specific state mobile-money tax in Benin: you pay only the operator's fee.
How to use it. You manage Wave via the mobile app, the operator's USSD menu (no internet needed), or an authorised agent to deposit and withdraw cash. Fees are identical on every channel — the schedule above applies with no per-channel surcharge, and an agent should never charge cash on top of the fee deducted from your balance.
To compare Wave with the other operators in Benin for your exact amount, use the calculator at the top of this page or open the Benin page. Tariffs rendered from our database, verified in 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Wave charge to send money in Benin?
Wave charges 1% per transfer in Benin.
What are the Wave withdrawal fees in Benin?
Wave withdrawal fees in Benin are 1% per transaction.
Is there a government levy on Wave transactions in Benin?
No. There is currently no government levy on mobile money transactions in Benin.
What is the Wave USSD code in Benin?
Use the Wave mobile app or visit an authorized agent in Benin.
Is Wave the cheapest mobile money provider in Benin?
It depends on the amount. Use the MomoCalc calculator on the Benin page to compare all providers for your specific amount.