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Receive Money in Rwanda
The best apps to send money directly to your mobile money wallet in Rwanda. Fees, speed, and operators compared.
Annual inflows
$537M
% PIB
3.9% of GDP
Top sources
United States, United Kingdom, Belgium
Supported Mobile Wallets
📱 MTN MoMo📱 Airtel Money
Apps to send to Rwanda
| 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 |
| 💸Remitly | Flat fee | Minutes to 3 days | UK, US, CA, AU, AE |
💡 Key fact
Rwanda scores 92/100 on the RemitSCOPE MobileRemit Index — among Africa's most advanced mobile money ecosystems for receiving international funds.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What apps can I use to send money to Rwanda mobile wallets?+
The most popular apps are Sendwave, LemFi, WorldRemit, TapTap Send and Remitly. They deliver directly to MTN MoMo, Airtel Money in Rwanda, in minutes.
Do I need to pay any fees to receive money on my wallet in Rwanda?+
Generally no - recipients do not pay fees on international inbound transfers.
What is the maximum amount I can receive in Rwanda?+
MTN MoMo Rwanda: max RWF 2M per transaction. Daily limit RWF 4M.
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 Rwanda?+
No government tax applies to international inbound transfers in Rwanda as of 2026.