You can send money from Kenya to Benin on mobile using global money transfer apps like WorldRemit, Mukuru, and MoneyGram, and through partners of M-PESA Global. Recipients can receive funds in their local mobile money accounts, such as MTN MoMo, for cash pickup, or as bank transfers.
Using M-PESA Global with Partners
Safaricom’s M-PESA Global service does not support direct transfers to mobile wallets in Benin, but you can use it to send money via partners like Western Union, where the recipient can collect cash at an agent location in Benin.
Via the M-PESA App or USSD
- Access the M-PESA Global service on the M-PESA App or by dialing *334#.
- Select a partner like Western Union.
- Choose the option to send money for cash pickup in Benin.
- Enter the recipient’s full name exactly as it appears on their ID document, their phone number, and the amount in KES.
- Confirm the transaction and share the Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN) with the recipient for them to collect the cash.
Using Dedicated Money Transfer Apps
Third-party apps like WorldRemit and Mukuru provide more flexible options, including direct deposits to mobile money wallets (like MTN MoMo) which are dominant in Benin.
- WorldRemit: Offers instant transfers to mobile money accounts, bank accounts, or cash pickup locations in Benin. You can register and send money using the WorldRemit App.
- Mukuru: Allows sending money for cash collection or mobile wallet deposits in Benin via their app or website. You can use the Mukuru App to initiate transfers.
- MoneyGram: Facilitates transfers to cash pickup locations or directly to bank accounts in Benin. You can use the MoneyGram App to send money from Kenya.
Recipients in Benin typically receive funds in West African CFA Francs (XOF). Be sure to compare fees and exchange rates between different providers to find the most cost-effective option.
