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Receive Money in Sierra Leone
The best apps to send money directly to your mobile money wallet in Sierra Leone. Fees, speed, and operators compared.
Annual inflows
$80–100M
% PIB
~4–5% of GDP
Top sources
United Kingdom, United States, Germany
Supported Mobile Wallets
📱 Orange Money Sierra Leone📱 Afrimoney (Africell)
Apps to send to Sierra Leone
| App | Fee | Speed | Send from |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🌍WorldRemit | Flat fee | Minutes | UK, US, CA, AU, AE |
| 🏦Western Union | FX | Minutes to 1 day | UK, US, CA, AU, AE |
| 💸Remitly | Flat fee | Minutes to 3 days | UK, US, CA, AU, AE |
| 📲TapTap Send | Free | Minutes | UK, US, CA, AU, AE |
⚠️ Inbound levy: 15% GST applies on the mobile money transaction fee (not the transfer amount)
💡 Key fact
Both Orange Money and Afrimoney accept inbound international transfers. Afrimoney launched a Visa card partnership with Pyypl (June 2024).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What apps can I use to send money to Sierra Leone mobile wallets?+
The most popular apps are Sendwave, LemFi, WorldRemit, TapTap Send and Remitly. They deliver directly to Orange Money Sierra Leone, Afrimoney (Africell) in Sierra Leone, in minutes.
Do I need to pay any fees to receive money on my wallet in Sierra Leone?+
Generally no - recipients do not pay fees on international inbound transfers. Exception: 15% GST applies on the mobile money transaction fee (not the transfer amount)
What is the maximum amount I can receive in Sierra Leone?+
Orange Money SL: max NLe 15,000/day. Monthly limit NLe 100,000.
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 Sierra Leone?+
15% GST applies on the mobile money transaction fee (not the transfer amount)