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Receive Money in Côte d'Ivoire

The best apps to send money directly to your mobile money wallet in Côte d'Ivoire. Fees, speed, and operators compared.

Annual inflows
~$600M (net receiver after outflows)
% PIB
~1.3% of GDP
Top sources
France, United States, European Union

Supported Mobile Wallets

📱 Orange Money CI📱 MTN CI📱 Wave CI📱 Moov CI

Apps to send to Côte d'Ivoire

AppFeeSpeedSend from
🍋LemFiFreeMinutesUK, US, CA, DE, FR
📲TapTap SendFreeMinutesUK, US, CA, AU, AE
🌍WorldRemitFlat feeMinutesUK, US, CA, AU, AE
🌊SendwaveFreeMinutesUK, US, CA, FR, IT
🏦Western UnionFXMinutes to 1 dayUK, US, CA, AU, AE
💡 Key fact
Côte d'Ivoire is both a major remittance sender (Burkinabè/Malian workers) and receiver (diaspora from France). LemFi and TapTap Send cover France→CI.

How receiving works in Côte d'Ivoire

The rail that credits the wallet. In Côte d'Ivoire, funds arrive on Orange Money, MTN, Wave or Moov — West Africa's most competitive wallet market. Transfer apps deliver straight to these wallets after conversion to the CFA franc.

The real cost: moving the funds out. Receiving is free, and there is no state tax on arrivals. Four-way competition has compressed wallet-send fees; the remaining cost is agent cash-out, by band. Compare on the Côte d'Ivoire fees page.

Limits and receive flow. Orange Money CI allows up to FCFA 2M in a single transfer and FCFA 5M across a day. The country is both a receiver (diaspora from France) and a sender (Burkinabè and Malian workers); LemFi and TapTap Send cover the France→CI route.

Send from a specific country

🇫🇷France→🇺🇸United States→

Frequently Asked Questions

What apps can I use to send money to Côte d'Ivoire mobile wallets?+
The most popular apps are Sendwave, LemFi, WorldRemit, TapTap Send and Remitly. They deliver directly to Orange Money CI, MTN CI, Wave CI, Moov CI in Côte d'Ivoire, in minutes.
Do I need to pay any fees to receive money on my wallet in Côte d'Ivoire?+
Generally no - recipients do not pay fees on international inbound transfers.
What is the maximum amount I can receive in Côte d'Ivoire?+
Orange Money CI: 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 Côte d'Ivoire?+
No government tax applies to international inbound transfers in Côte d'Ivoire as of 2026.
How is the money credited to the wallet in Côte d'Ivoire?+
In Côte d'Ivoire, funds arrive on Orange Money, MTN, Wave or Moov — West Africa's most competitive wallet market. Transfer apps deliver straight to these wallets after conversion to the CFA franc.
How much does it cost to cash out received money in Côte d'Ivoire?+
Receiving is free, and there is no state tax on arrivals. Four-way competition has compressed wallet-send fees; the remaining cost is agent cash-out, by band. Compare on the Côte d'Ivoire fees page.
View domestic fees in Côte d'Ivoire →