Wave Fees in Burkina Faso
🇧🇫 XOF (FCFA) · Including all taxes
Wave is one of the leading mobile money services in Burkina Faso, serving millions of users. Domestic transfers are free. Use the fee tables below to see all charges including government taxes.
How much does Wave charge in Burkina Faso in 2026?
On Wave in Burkina Faso, receiving is free. Sending money is free. Cashing out costs 1%, capped at FCFA5,000. No state tax stacks on top. Tariffs verified against the operator source (June 2026).
Wave Send Money Fee Tiers in Burkina Faso
| Range | Fee |
|---|---|
| Free | Free Wave domestic transfers FREE |
Wave Withdrawal (Cash-Out) Fee Tiers in Burkina Faso
| Range | Fee |
|---|---|
| FCFA1+ | 1% 1% capped FCFA 5,000 |
Burkina Faso Mobile Money 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.
mobile money to Bank & Bank to mobile money: Transfer Fees
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.
About Wave in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso runs on Orange Money and Moov Money, in the WAEMU-zone CFA franc. Two operators share most of the market; the banded tariff and rural agent availability make the difference.
On pricing, here is how Wave structures its fees. Sending is priced by band : free above FCFA1. Cash-out is priced by band : 1% above FCFA1 (cap FCFA5,000). 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 Burkina Faso: 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 Burkina Faso for your exact amount, use the calculator at the top of this page or open the Burkina Faso 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 Burkina Faso?
Wave domestic transfers are free in Burkina Faso.
What are the Wave withdrawal fees in Burkina Faso?
Wave withdrawal fees in Burkina Faso are 1% per transaction, capped at FCFA5,000.
Is there a government levy on Wave transactions in Burkina Faso?
No. There is currently no government levy on mobile money transactions in Burkina Faso.
What is the Wave USSD code in Burkina Faso?
Use the Wave mobile app or visit an authorized agent in Burkina Faso.
Is Wave the cheapest mobile money provider in Burkina Faso?
It depends on the amount. Use the MomoCalc calculator on the Burkina Faso page to compare all providers for your specific amount.
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.
What is the bank to mobile money fee in Burkina Faso?
Bank-to-wallet is initiated from your bank's app or the operator; the fee is set per bank — confirm with your bank.
Does any tax apply to mobile money to bank transfers in Burkina Faso?
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.