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Send Money from Réunion to Madagascar

Compare the best apps to send euros from Réunion to Malagasy mobile wallets — MVola, Orange Money and Airtel Money — or to a bank account. Western Union and Remitly deliver straight to MVola within minutes. You pay in euros, the recipient receives ariary (MGA).

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Transfer services

ServiceMVola / walletIndicative fee
💸 Western UnionDirect~€5–15+ by amount and channel
📲 RemitlyDirectVaries — compare live
🟦 Taptap SendDirectFee-free promo running (verified June 2026)
🏧 MoneyGramBank / cashVaries — compare live
🟩 WiseBank / cashLow, transparent — mid-market rate
🟠 Orange Money FranceDirectVaries — wallet-to-wallet
🌴 Global Transfert Océan IndienDirectVaries — local Indian Ocean operator
💸 Western Union
Sends directly to MVola, Orange Money and Airtel Money wallets — the headline option for instant wallet delivery. Also offers cash pickup.
📲 Remitly
Has a dedicated send-to-MVola product. Choose Express (minutes, higher fee) or Economy (slower, cheaper).
🟦 Taptap Send
Was promoting fee-free sends to Madagascar at the time of writing. Promotions end — never assume 'free' is permanent; check the fee on the confirmation screen before sending.
🏧 MoneyGram
Strong cash-pickup network plus some wallet delivery. Useful when the recipient prefers collecting cash.
🟩 Wise
Bank-account route using the real mid-market exchange rate. Best when the recipient has a Malagasy bank account and you want the truest EUR→MGA rate.
🟠 Orange Money France
Lets an Orange Money France user credit an Orange Money Madagascar wallet directly.
🌴 Global Transfert Océan Indien
A La Réunion–based operator specialising in the Indian Ocean corridor, including transfers to Malagasy mobile wallets.

Exact fees change often and depend on amount, channel and promotions. Compare the final ariary amount received in each app before sending — we do not publish invented fixed fees.

How the recipient receives

📱 Mobile wallet

MVola, Orange Money or Airtel Money — credited within minutes, to the phone number. Free to receive.

🏧 Cash pickup

At a Western Union / MoneyGram or mobile money agent, with photo ID.

🏦 Bank deposit

Needs the bank's RIB and SWIFT code — see RIB / SWIFT.

💡 What the recipient actually pays

Receiving the money into the wallet is free. The only cost on the Madagascar side is cash-OUT: each operator charges a fee by amount band, deducted from the wallet. Example: on an amount credited to MVola, if the recipient withdraws it all in cash at an agent, they pay the withdrawal fee for that amount band; if they keep it on the wallet to pay bills and purchases, they pay nothing.

MVola fee grid →Orange Money fees →Airtel Money fees →

The euro → ariary rate (EUR → MGA)

The final amount received depends as much on the EUR→MGA rate as on the visible fee. The ariary is counted in thousands: a small rate gap visibly changes the amount received. Compare the live rate before sending.

See the live EUR → MGA rate →

Note: Malagasy mobile wallets have a balance cap (around 20 million ariary) and some amounts use a coupon system — for large transfers, a bank deposit may be a better fit.

Other corridors to Madagascar

🇫🇷From France→🇲🇬All corridors→

Frequently asked questions

How do I send money from Réunion to Madagascar?
Choose a transfer app (Western Union, Remitly, Taptap Send, Wise, MoneyGram, Global Transfert Océan Indien), create a verified account, enter the recipient's phone number for mobile wallet delivery or their RIB for a bank deposit. You pay in euros; the recipient gets ariary (MGA). Sends to an MVola, Orange Money or Airtel Money wallet usually arrive within minutes.
How do I send money to MVola from France?
Western Union and Remitly send directly to an MVola wallet: pick 'mobile money delivery', choose MVola, enter the recipient's Telma number (034 or 038), the amount in euros, and confirm. The money lands on the MVola wallet, often within minutes. The recipient can then spend it directly or cash out at an agent.
Is Western Union available in Madagascar?
Yes. Western Union operates in Madagascar both for cash pickup at partner locations and for direct delivery to MVola, Orange Money and Airtel Money mobile wallets. It is one of the most widely used options for the Malagasy diaspora, though fees vary by amount and channel.
How much does a transfer to Madagascar cost?
It depends on the app and channel. Advertised fees range from about €0 (running promotions, such as Taptap Send's verified in June 2026) to €5–15+ at Western Union by amount. Beyond the visible fee, also compare the EUR→MGA exchange RATE: a 'free' service with a poor rate can cost more than a low-fee service at the mid-market rate like Wise. Always compare the final ariary amount received before sending.
What does the recipient in Madagascar pay?
Receiving money into a mobile wallet (MVola, Orange Money, Airtel Money) is free. The recipient's cost comes at cash-OUT at an agent: each operator charges a withdrawal fee by amount band, deducted from the wallet. If they keep the money on the wallet to pay for purchases or bills, there is no withdrawal fee. See the MVola grid for the per-band detail.

Informational comparison only — MomoCalc is not affiliated with any of these services and does not process payments. Always check the final fee and rate in the app before sending. Fees and offers verified June 2026.