🇺🇸 → 🇨🇲
Send Money from United States to Cameroon
You send in USD. The recipient receives on their mobile money wallet in Cameroon.
| # | App | Fee | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🌊Sendwave | Free | Minutes |
| 2 | 🍋LemFi | Free | Minutes |
| 3 | 🌍WorldRemit | Flat fee | Minutes |
| 4 | 📲TapTap Send | Free | Minutes |
| 5 | 🏦Western Union | FX | Minutes to 1 day |
How it works
1
Choose an app above2
Enter recipient's phone number3
Choose mobile wallet delivery4
Confirm - funds arrive in minutes⚠️ 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.
Other corridors to Cameroon
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to send from United States to Cameroon?+
Fees vary by app. Sendwave, LemFi, TapTap Send and NALA often offer zero-fee transfers (they earn on the FX rate). WorldRemit charges £0.99 to £3.99 depending on amount. Compare the apps in the table above.
How long does a United States to Cameroon transfer take?+
Most apps deliver in minutes to MTN MoMo Cameroon, Orange Money Cameroon. Some economy options (Remitly Economy, Wise) take 1-3 business days for lower fees.
Which app offers the best exchange rate?+
Wise uses the mid-market interbank rate (closest to the real market rate). Sendwave, LemFi and TapTap Send also have very competitive rates. Always compare the final rate at the time of sending.
Do I need to create an account to send from United States?+
Yes, all apps require a verified account (photo ID + address). Verification typically takes 5-15 minutes. Once verified, subsequent sends are instant.