Burkina Faso Mobile Money Fees
Orange, Moov, Wave - including all government levies. Updated June 2026.
How much does it cost to send money via mobile money in Burkina Faso?
In Burkina Faso, mobile money fees vary by operator (Orange, Moov, Wave) and amount band. Use the calculator below for the exact cost in XOF, including government levies. Typical fees range from flat unit amounts to a percentage of the transfer; withdrawals usually add a separate charge.
Compare Orange, Moov, Wave fees in Burkina Faso
| Provider | Send | Withdraw | Levy | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ORGOrange | FCFA50.00 | FCFA50.00 | None | FCFA50.00 |
MOVMoov | FCFA50.00 | FCFA50.00 | None | FCFA50.00 |
WAVWaveCheapest | Free | FCFA50.00 | None | Free |
Which mobile money providers work in Burkina Faso?
Orange Money
Burkina Faso · XOF
Send money fees
| FCFA1+ | 1% |
Withdrawal fees
| FCFA1+ | 1% |
XOF exchange rates
Livevs XOF (Franc CFA)
Government Levies & Taxes
No Mobile Money Levy
Levy abolishedBurkina Faso applies no per-transaction government levy on mobile money in 2026. A 7% sector tax exists on the turnover of telecom/e-money/transfer operators, but it is paid by the companies, not charged to the user.
Source: Loi de finances 2026 (Burkina Faso, adoptée 27/12/2025) ; Agence Ecofin ; L'Économiste du Faso · verified 2026-06-20
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Fee data last verified June 2026. Always confirm with your provider before large transactions.
What are the withdrawal fees in Burkina Faso?
To withdraw 10,000 XOF in Burkina Faso, expect roughly: Orange FCFA100; Moov FCFA100; Wave FCFA100. No state tax stacks on a withdrawal in Burkina Faso. Receiving is free; you pay only to send and to withdraw.
Fees computed from the operator schedules in our database (verified 2026). Confirm with your provider before a large transaction.
How do I transfer mobile money to a bank in Burkina Faso?
How much does a mobile money to bank transfer cost in Burkina Faso?
Orange Money and Moov Money connect to Burkinabè banks for wallet-to-bank transfers; the exact fee is not published as a flat tier and is shown in the app before you confirm — verify with the operator.
Orange Money and Moov Money connect to Burkinabè banks for wallet-to-bank transfers; the exact fee is not published as a flat tier and is shown in the app before you confirm — verify with the operator.
Bank-to-wallet is initiated from your bank's app or the operator; the fee is set per bank — confirm with your bank.
Burkina Faso applies NO per-transaction government levy on mobile money in 2026: a 7% sector tax exists on operators' turnover but is paid by the companies, not you. You pay only the operator/bank fee.
Worked example: There is no state tax on a wallet↔bank transfer in Burkina Faso — only the operator's or bank's own fee, shown before you confirm. Verify the exact figure in the app.
Source: Burkina Faso: no per-transaction mobile-money levy (Loi de finances 2026; Agence Ecofin), verified 26 June 2026. Exact wallet↔bank tiers not published — confirm with provider.
USSD codes: send and withdraw in Burkina Faso
- Orange Money — Dial #144# for the Orange Money menu (transfer, withdrawal, balance), then confirm with your PIN.
- Wave (app) — Wave is app-first: use the Wave app (send, withdraw via agent QR).
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