EVC Plus (Hormuud) Fees in Somalia
🇸🇴 USD ($) · Including all taxes
EVC Plus (Hormuud) is one of the leading mobile money services in Somalia, serving millions of users. Use the fee tables below to see all charges including government taxes.
How much are EVC Plus (Hormuud) charges in Somalia in 2026?
On EVC Plus (Hormuud) in Somalia, receiving is free. Sending in the first band costs per the operator schedule; cashing out in the first band costs per the operator schedule. No state tax stacks on top. Tariffs verified against the operator source (June 2026).
EVC Plus (Hormuud) Send Money Fee Tiers in Somalia
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EVC Plus (Hormuud) Withdrawal (Cash-Out) Fee Tiers in Somalia
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mobile money (USD) to Bank & Bank to mobile money (USD): Transfer Fees
How much does a mobile money (USD) 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 Per-tier fees unpublished — verify.
How to Send Money with EVC Plus (Hormuud) in Somalia
- Dial *712# — Open your phone's dialer and enter *712# on the EVC Plus (Hormuud) SIM.
- Choose Send Money — Select Transfer / Send Money from the menu.
- Enter the recipient number — Type the recipient's mobile number, then confirm the name shown.
- Enter the amount — Enter the amount to send; any fee is displayed before you confirm.
- Confirm with your PIN — Enter your EVC Plus (Hormuud) PIN to authorise; you get an SMS confirmation.
About EVC Plus (Hormuud) in Somalia
Government levy. There is currently no specific state mobile-money tax in Somalia: you pay only the operator's fee.
How to use it. You manage EVC Plus (Hormuud) 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 EVC Plus (Hormuud) with the other operators in Somalia for your exact amount, use the calculator at the top of this page or open the Somalia page. Tariffs rendered from our database, verified in 2026.
EVC Plus (Hormuud) vs Other Providers in Somalia: Fee Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does EVC Plus (Hormuud) charge to send money in Somalia?
See the fee tables above for details.
What are the EVC Plus (Hormuud) withdrawal fees in Somalia?
See the fee tables above for details.
Is there a government levy on EVC Plus (Hormuud) transactions in Somalia?
No. There is currently no government levy on mobile money transactions in Somalia.
What is the EVC Plus (Hormuud) USSD code in Somalia?
Use the EVC Plus (Hormuud) mobile app or visit an authorized agent in Somalia.
Is EVC Plus (Hormuud) the cheapest mobile money provider in Somalia?
It depends on the amount. Use the MomoCalc calculator on the Somalia page to compare all providers for your specific amount.
How much does a mobile money (USD) 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.
What is the bank to mobile money (USD) fee in Somalia?
Loading a wallet from a linked bank account is generally free or near-free, but not published as a tier — confirm with the operator.
Does any tax apply to mobile money (USD) to bank transfers in Somalia?
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.