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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

AppFeeSpeedSend from
🌍WorldRemitFlat feeMinutesUK, US, CA, AU, AE
📲TapTap SendFreeMinutesUK, US, CA, AU, AE
🏦Western UnionFXMinutes to 1 dayUK, 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.

How receiving works in Burkina Faso

The rail that credits the wallet. In Burkina Faso, funds arrive on Orange Money, Wave or Moov, in the WAEMU-zone CFA franc. International apps and regional gateways deliver straight to the wallet, with two operators sharing most of the market.

The real cost: moving the funds out. Receiving is free, and there is no state tax on arrivals. The cost sits at agent cash-out, by band, with rural agent availability mattering as much as the tariff. See the Burkina Faso fees page.

Limits and receive flow. On Orange Money BF, the per-transfer limit is FCFA 2M and the daily cap FCFA 5M. The security crisis has shifted some remittances to informal channels; Orange Money and Wave both accept arrivals, with the main sources being Côte d'Ivoire, France and Italy.

Send from a specific country

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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.
How is the money credited to the wallet in Burkina Faso?+
In Burkina Faso, funds arrive on Orange Money, Wave or Moov, in the WAEMU-zone CFA franc. International apps and regional gateways deliver straight to the wallet, with two operators sharing most of the market.
How much does it cost to cash out received money in Burkina Faso?+
Receiving is free, and there is no state tax on arrivals. The cost sits at agent cash-out, by band, with rural agent availability mattering as much as the tariff. See the Burkina Faso fees page.
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