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Receive Money in Burkina Faso
The best apps to send money directly to your mobile money wallet in Burkina Faso. Fees, speed, and operators compared.
Annual inflows
$350–400M
% PIB
~3–4% of GDP
Top sources
Côte d'Ivoire, France, Italy
Supported Mobile Wallets
📱 Orange Money BF📱 Wave BF📱 Moov BF
Apps to send to Burkina Faso
| App | Fee | Speed | Send from |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🌍WorldRemit | Flat fee | Minutes | UK, US, CA, AU, AE |
| 📲TapTap Send | Free | Minutes | UK, US, CA, AU, AE |
| 🏦Western Union | FX | Minutes to 1 day | UK, US, CA, AU, AE |
💡 Key fact
Security crisis has shifted many remittances to informal channels. Orange Money and Wave both accept inbound. XE and Western Union support Orange wallet delivery.
Frequently Asked Questions
What apps can I use to send money to Burkina Faso mobile wallets?+
The most popular apps are Sendwave, LemFi, WorldRemit, TapTap Send and Remitly. They deliver directly to Orange Money BF, Wave BF, Moov BF in Burkina Faso, in minutes.
Do I need to pay any fees to receive money on my wallet in Burkina Faso?+
Generally no - recipients do not pay fees on international inbound transfers.
What is the maximum amount I can receive in Burkina Faso?+
Orange Money BF: max FCFA 2M per transaction. Daily limit FCFA 5M.
How long does it take to receive money from abroad?+
Most apps (Sendwave, LemFi, TapTap Send, WorldRemit) deliver in minutes. Remitly Express is also fast. Remitly Economy and Wise take 1-3 business days.
Is there a government tax on receiving international money in Burkina Faso?+
No government tax applies to international inbound transfers in Burkina Faso as of 2026.