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Receive Money in Mali
The best apps to send money directly to your mobile money wallet in Mali. Fees, speed, and operators compared.
Annual inflows
$1.2B
% PIB
~5% of GDP
Top sources
France, Italy, Côte d'Ivoire
Supported Mobile Wallets
📱 Orange Money Mali📱 Wave Mali📱 Moov Mali
Apps to send to Mali
| App | Fee | Speed | Send from |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🌍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 |
| 🍋LemFi | Free | Minutes | UK, US, CA, DE, FR |
⚠️ Inbound levy: 1% infrastructure levy on all mobile money transactions including received funds
💡 Key fact
Despite political instability, Mali's remittance flows have stayed resilient at $1.2B (2024). France accounts for the majority via the Malian diaspora in Paris and Lyon.
Frequently Asked Questions
What apps can I use to send money to Mali mobile wallets?+
The most popular apps are Sendwave, LemFi, WorldRemit, TapTap Send and Remitly. They deliver directly to Orange Money Mali, Wave Mali, Moov Mali in Mali, in minutes.
Do I need to pay any fees to receive money on my wallet in Mali?+
Generally no - recipients do not pay fees on international inbound transfers. Exception: 1% infrastructure levy on all mobile money transactions including received funds
What is the maximum amount I can receive in Mali?+
Orange Money Mali: 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 Mali?+
1% infrastructure levy on all mobile money transactions including received funds