Orange Money Fees in Sierra Leone
🇸🇱 NLe (NLe) · Including all taxes
Orange Money is one of the leading mobile money services in Sierra Leone, serving millions of users. Send fees are NLe2 per transaction. Note that Sierra Leone applies a government levy on mobile money transactions. Use the fee tables below to see all charges including government taxes.
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On Orange Money in Sierra Leone, receiving is free. Sending money costs NLe2 up to NLe100, up to NLe75 on larger amounts. Cashing out costs NLe2 up to NLe100, up to NLe100 on larger amounts. A state tax also applies (Goods and Services Tax (GST) on fees). Tariffs verified against the operator source (June 2026).
Orange Money Send Money Fee Tiers in Sierra Leone
| Range | Fee |
|---|---|
| NLe1 - NLe100 | NLe2 NLe 2 |
| NLe101 - NLe500 | NLe5 NLe 5 |
| NLe501 - NLe2,000 | NLe10 NLe 10 |
| NLe2,001 - NLe10,000 | NLe25 NLe 25 |
| NLe10,001 - NLe50,000 | NLe50 NLe 50 |
| NLe50,001+ | NLe75 NLe 75 |
Orange Money Withdrawal (Cash-Out) Fee Tiers in Sierra Leone
| Range | Fee |
|---|---|
| NLe1 - NLe100 | NLe2 NLe 2 |
| NLe101 - NLe500 | NLe7 NLe 7 |
| NLe501 - NLe2,000 | NLe15 NLe 15 |
| NLe2,001 - NLe10,000 | NLe35 NLe 35 |
| NLe10,001 - NLe50,000 | NLe75 NLe 75 |
| NLe50,001+ | NLe100 NLe 100 |
Sierra Leone Mobile Money 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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About Orange Money in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone relies on Orange Money and Afrimoney for mobile payments, in the leone. A thinner market, Sierra Leone carries wider spreads and fees on small amounts; knowing the exact tariff before paying guards against agent overcharging.
On pricing, here is how Orange Money structures its fees. Sending is priced by band : flat NLe2 NLe1–NLe100; flat NLe5 NLe101–NLe500; flat NLe10 NLe501–NLe2,000; flat NLe25 NLe2,001–NLe10,000. Cash-out is priced by band : flat NLe2 NLe1–NLe100; flat NLe7 NLe101–NLe500; flat NLe15 NLe501–NLe2,000; flat NLe35 NLe2,001–NLe10,000. Receiving money is free; the cost sits at sending and at cashing out to physical cash.
Government levy. Sierra Leone applies a government levy (Goods and Services Tax (GST) on fees) on top of the operator fee — it is already included in the calculator totals above.
How to use it. You manage Orange Money via the mobile app, the operator's USSD menu (no internet needed), or an authorised agent to deposit and withdraw cash. Fees are identical on every channel — the schedule above applies with no per-channel surcharge, and an agent should never charge cash on top of the fee deducted from your balance.
To compare Orange Money with the other operators in Sierra Leone for your exact amount, use the calculator at the top of this page or open the Sierra Leone page. Tariffs rendered from our database, verified in 2026.
Orange Money vs Other Providers in Sierra Leone: Fee Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Orange Money charge to send money in Sierra Leone?
Orange Money charges NLe2 per transfer in Sierra Leone.
What are the Orange Money withdrawal fees in Sierra Leone?
Orange Money withdrawal fees in Sierra Leone are NLe2 per transaction.
Is there a government levy on Orange Money transactions in Sierra Leone?
Yes. Sierra Leone applies a Goods and Services Tax (GST) on fees on mobile money transactions.
What is the Orange Money USSD code in Sierra Leone?
Use the Orange Money mobile app or visit an authorized agent in Sierra Leone.
Is Orange Money the cheapest mobile money provider in Sierra Leone?
It depends on the amount. Use the MomoCalc calculator on the Sierra Leone page to compare all providers for your specific amount.