Mobile Money Fees in Somalia
EVC Plus, Zaad, eDahab, Sahal - including all government levies. Updated June 2026.
How much does it cost to send money via mobile money in Somalia?
In Somalia, mobile money fees vary by operator (EVC Plus, Zaad, eDahab) and amount band. Use the calculator below for the exact cost in USD, including government levies. Typical fees range from flat unit amounts to a percentage of the transfer; withdrawals usually add a separate charge.
Compare EVC Plus, Zaad, eDahab fees in Somalia
| Provider | Send | Withdraw | Levy | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
EVCEVC Plus | Check with provider | Check with provider | None | — |
ZADZaad | Check with provider | Check with provider | None | — |
EDHeDahab | Check with provider | Check with provider | None | — |
SHLSahal | Check with provider | Check with provider | None | — |
Somalia operators in detail
EVC Plus (Hormuud)
Somalia · USD
Send money fees
| Check with provider - tariff not published |
Withdrawal fees
| Check with provider - tariff not published |
Zaad (Telesom)
Somalia · USD
Send money fees
| Check with provider - tariff not published |
Withdrawal fees
| Check with provider - tariff not published |
eDahab (Somtel)
Somalia · USD
Send money fees
| Check with provider - tariff not published |
Withdrawal fees
| Check with provider - tariff not published |
Sahal (Golis)
Somalia · USD
Send money fees
| Check with provider - tariff not published |
Withdrawal fees
| Check with provider - tariff not published |
Tax framework
No mobile money levy
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Fee data last verified June 2026. Always confirm with your provider before large transactions.
How much does mobile money cost in Somalia?
Somalia is unique: mobile money is denominated in US DOLLARS, not the shilling. EVC Plus (Hormuud, *712#) dominates the south-central region, Zaad (Telesom, *880#) leads Somaliland with built-in USD↔SLSH conversion, eDahab (*110#) covers Puntland and Sahal (*888#) rounds it out. P2P transfers are largely free; detailed grids are unpublished (verify). Reported caps: $500 (EVC Plus), $1,000 (Sahal).
What are the withdrawal fees in Somalia?
Not every operator publishes a withdrawal grid in Somalia: check the exact fee in the USSD menu or with an agent before a large withdrawal. Somali mobile money is denominated in US dollars; no state mobile-money tax is confirmed — verify with the operator. Receiving is free; you pay only to send and to withdraw.
Fees computed from the operator schedules in our database (verified 2026). Confirm with your provider before a large transaction.
Mobile money to bank & bank to mobile money in Somalia
How much does a mobile money to bank transfer cost in Somalia?
Somali wallets and banks are tightly integrated — Hormuud/Salaam, Telesom/Dahabshil and Premier/eDahab pair a wallet with a bank — but per-transaction wallet↔bank fees are not published. Verify in-app.
Somali wallets and banks are tightly integrated — Hormuud/Salaam, Telesom/Dahabshil and Premier/eDahab pair a wallet with a bank — but per-transaction wallet↔bank fees are not published. Verify in-app.
Loading a wallet from a linked bank account is generally free or near-free, but not published as a tier — confirm with the operator.
Somalia is unusual: mobile money is denominated in US dollars, so there is no FX conversion when you receive USD. Zaad (Telesom) additionally offers built-in USD↔Somaliland-shilling conversion. The SOS shilling survives mainly as cash for small everyday amounts.
Worked example: Sending on EVC Plus uses *712*recipient*amount# and P2P is widely free; reported caps are about $500 (EVC Plus) and $1,000 (Sahal). Confirm current limits in-app.
Source: hormuud.com, telesom.com, operator channels; WorldRemit corridor docs. Per-tier fees unpublished — verify.
USSD codes: send and withdraw in Somalia
- EVC Plus (Hormuud) — Dial *712# for the EVC Plus (Hormuud) menu (transfer, withdrawal, balance), then confirm with your PIN.
- Zaad (Telesom) — Dial *880# for the Zaad (Telesom) menu (transfer, withdrawal, balance), then confirm with your PIN.
- eDahab (Somtel) — Dial *110# for the eDahab (Somtel) menu (transfer, withdrawal, balance), then confirm with your PIN.
- Sahal (Golis) — Dial *888# for the Sahal (Golis) menu (transfer, withdrawal, balance), then confirm with your PIN.