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Receive Money in Cameroon
The best apps to send money directly to your mobile money wallet in Cameroon. Fees, speed, and operators compared.
Annual inflows
$300–400M
% PIB
~1.5–2% of GDP
Top sources
France, United States, United Kingdom
Supported Mobile Wallets
📱 MTN MoMo Cameroon📱 Orange Money Cameroon
Apps to send to Cameroon
| App | Fee | Speed | Send from |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🌊Sendwave | Free | Minutes | UK, US, CA, FR, IT |
| 🍋LemFi | Free | Minutes | UK, US, CA, DE, FR |
| 🌍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 |
⚠️ Inbound levy: 0.2% + XAF 4 per transaction levy on mobile money
💡 Key fact
Both MTN and Orange deliver direct to wallet instantly. LemFi offers zero-fee transfers from France — the #1 source country for Cameroonian diaspora.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What apps can I use to send money to Cameroon mobile wallets?+
The most popular apps are Sendwave, LemFi, WorldRemit, TapTap Send and Remitly. They deliver directly to MTN MoMo Cameroon, Orange Money Cameroon in Cameroon, in minutes.
Do I need to pay any fees to receive money on my wallet in Cameroon?+
Generally no - recipients do not pay fees on international inbound transfers. Exception: 0.2% + XAF 4 per transaction levy on mobile money
What is the maximum amount I can receive in Cameroon?+
MTN MoMo Cameroon: max FCFA 1M per transaction. Daily limit FCFA 2M.
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 Cameroon?+
0.2% + XAF 4 per transaction levy on mobile money