You can send money from Kenya to Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) on mobile using international money transfer apps like WorldRemit and Mukuru, and via partners of M-PESA Global. Direct mobile money wallet integration is available through some providers, enabling recipients to receive funds in their local accounts, such as Orange Money or MTN MoMo.
Using Dedicated Money Transfer Apps
Third-party apps facilitate direct transfers to mobile wallets and cash pickup locations in Côte d’Ivoire. You can typically pay using a bank transfer, debit, or credit card from Kenya.
- WorldRemit: Offers instant transfers to MTN MoMo and Orange Money accounts in Côte d’Ivoire. You can use the WorldRemit App to send funds directly to the recipient’s mobile number.
- Mukuru: Offers a reliable way to send money for instant cash collection at their partner locations in Côte d’Ivoire or potentially directly to a mobile wallet via their app or website.
- Airtel Money: If you have an Airtel Money account, you can potentially send money to other Airtel Money wallets across the region, which may include Côte d’Ivoire. Dial *185*1*4# and follow the prompts for international transfers.
Using M-PESA Global with Partners
You can use your M-PESA account to fund transfers through M-PESA’s international partners, allowing the recipient to collect cash at a local agent location in Côte d’Ivoire.
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 that serves Côte d’Ivoire, such as Western Union or MoneyGram.
- Choose the option for cash pickup and enter the recipient’s details (full name as it appears on their ID document, phone number).
- Enter the amount in KES. The app will display the exchange rate and total cost.
- Confirm the transaction with your M-PESA PIN.
- Share the resulting Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN) with the recipient so they can collect the cash in Côte d’Ivoire.
Recipients in Côte d’Ivoire generally receive funds in West African CFA Francs (XOF) to their mobile wallets or via cash pickup. Comparing exchange rates and fees across different providers before sending is recommended.
