Sierra Leone Mobile Money Fees
Orange, Afrimoney - including all government levies. Updated July 2026.
How much does it cost to send money via mobile money in Sierra Leone?
In Sierra Leone, mobile money fees vary by operator (Orange, Afrimoney) and amount band. Use the calculator below for the exact cost in NLe, including government levies. Typical fees range from flat unit amounts to a percentage of the transfer; withdrawals usually add a separate charge.
Compare Orange, Afrimoney fees in Sierra Leone
| Provider | Send | Withdraw | Levy | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ORGOrange | NLe5.00 | NLe7.00 | NLe0.75 | NLe5.75 |
AFRAfrimoneyCheapest | NLe4.00 | NLe6.00 | NLe0.60 | NLe4.60 |
Which mobile money providers work in Sierra Leone?
Orange Money
Sierra Leone · NLe
Send money fees
| NLe1-NLe100 | NLe2 |
| NLe101-NLe500 | NLe5 |
| NLe501-NLe2,000 | NLe10 |
| NLe2,001-NLe10,000 | NLe25 |
Withdrawal fees
| NLe1-NLe100 | NLe2 |
| NLe101-NLe500 | NLe7 |
| NLe501-NLe2,000 | NLe15 |
| NLe2,001-NLe10,000 | NLe35 |
Afrimoney
Sierra Leone · NLe
Send money fees
| NLe1-NLe100 | NLe2 |
| NLe101-NLe500 | NLe4 |
| NLe501-NLe2,000 | NLe9 |
| NLe2,001-NLe10,000 | NLe22 |
Withdrawal fees
| NLe1-NLe100 | NLe2 |
| NLe101-NLe500 | NLe6 |
| NLe501-NLe2,000 | NLe13 |
| NLe2,001-NLe10,000 | NLe30 |
SLL exchange rates
Livevs SLL (Sierra Leonean Leone)
Government Levies & Taxes
Goods and Services Tax (GST) on fees
Levy activeSierra Leone applies a 15% GST on the transaction fee itself — not on the amount transferred. Finance Act 2023, effective October 15, 2023. Example: a NLe 10 fee becomes NLe 11.50 total.
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Fee data last verified July 2026. Always confirm with your provider before large transactions.
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